Friday, 8 May

Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners

By College of Operating Department Practitioners

Get ready for our Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners - a must-attend event for all ODP professionals!

Date and time

Location

B15 2RS

Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS United Kingdom

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Morning Coffee & Pastries with Registration

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Opening Remarks & Practical Information

Michael Donnellon, President of the College of ODPs

Keynote Launch Address

AHP NHSE

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM

Beyond the Plan: NHS 10-Year Plan - Opportunities and Realities for ODPs

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The ODP-Led AI Surge: Next-Level Theatre

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Connection Break, Refreshments & Industry Demos

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sustainability Without Compromise: Green ODPs That Deliver

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Annual General Meeting

CODP Professional Council

CODP Members

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch and Networking / Perioperative Innovation Sandbox - Industry & Academia

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Odyssey of an ODP: Workforce Reform, New Roles, and Career Futures

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Operation Synergy: Bridging Military and Civilian ODP Expertise

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Connection Break, Refreshments & Industry Demos

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Beyond the Manikin: Pioneering the Future of Simulated Learning

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging: From Words to Action - Keynote closing round

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Join Us for Drinks

Michael Donnellon, President of the College of ODPs

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sip & Socialise Time

Good to know

Highlights

10 hours 30 minutes
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Health • Medical

On Friday, 8th May 2026, in Birmingham, the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) will welcome ODPs, learners, educators, leaders, and allies from around the globe for a day that is as much about belonging as it is about learning. This is our first independent annual conference since re-establishing ourselves as a standalone professional body, a milestone shaped by the voices, resilience, and ambition of our community.

This year’s theme, People, Planet & Progress, reflects what matters most to us as a profession: the people we care for and work alongside, the responsibility we share for a sustainable future, and the progress we are determined to make together.

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College of Operating Department Practitioners

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