Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners

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.