Oxford Regional Conference

Oxford Regional Conference

By The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)

One-day conference for perioperative practitioners; programme of expert speakers, industry-leading exhibitors, and networking opportunities.

Date and time

Location

Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford

Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG United Kingdom

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Registration and Refreshments and Exhibition Viewing

9:15 AM - 9:20 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Event Chair, Angela Losekann

9:20 AM - 10:15 AM

Session 1: Inclusive Intercultural Communication Skills in Perioperative Teams

Kathryn Alevizos

Zanne Gaynor


Using first-hand accounts from international employees, this engaging and thought-provoking presentation explores the essential role of clear communication in culturally diverse teams. It highlights ...

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Speed Session: The Importance of Measuring and Monitoring Core Temperature

Solventum

Daniel Brannan, Senior OR Clinical Specialist


In this presentation, we will explore the critical importance of monitoring and measuring a patient's core temperature throughout the perioperative pathway. You will learn how temperature regulation ...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tea/Coffee, Networking and Exhibition Viewing

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 2: Anaesthetic Emergencies: The ABCs of Effective Team Response

Hanlie DuPlessis

Consultant Anaesthetist


This session uses the familiar “ABC” approach—not just Airway, Breathing, Circulation, but also Awareness, Behaviour, and Communication —to explore how teams respond to anaesthetic emergencies. Blend...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Session 3: Sustainability in Theatres

Nicola Stroud


Climate change is very real and we just have to look at the news to see how the effects of it are changing our world. It is important healthcare practitioners understand how their own practice could ...

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch, Networking and Exhibition Viewing

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 4: Hope realised: The science and stories of UK uterus transplantation

Miss Isabel Quiroga


In February 2025, the UK celebrated the birth of the first baby from a womb transplant, a medical first for the nation. The mother received the uterus from her sister, a procedure funded by the chari...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tea/Coffee, Short Refreshment Break

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Session 5: Panel Discussion-Advancing Roles & Expanding Horizons in Healthcare

Claire Brown

Sudhin Jose

Karen Wentworth-Foster

Elizabeth Horwell


OVERVIEW: Despite possessing valuable and transferable skills, theatre practitioners have historically been underrepresented in advanced roles both within and beyond the operating theatre. Enhanced r...

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Re-cap & Reviewing, Closing Remarks, Questions and Evaluations

Event Chair, Angela Losekann

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours, 15 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

Business • Career

The AfPP Regional Conference in Oxford on Saturday 4 October 2025, is a unique opportunity for perioperative practitioners to come together, share expertise, and explore the latest developments shaping the dynamic perioperative field. It will cover local issues and topics relevant to perioperative professionals in the South Central region.

In today’s healthcare landscape, the demands placed on perioperative teams are greater than ever. Whether it’s adopting innovative surgical technologies, championing patient safety, or fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, your role is critical to delivering optimal outcomes for patients. This conference is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to continue excelling in your practice.

Throughout the day, you will have access to insightful keynote sessions and engaging discussions led by some of the most respected voices in perioperative care. Our agenda covers topics that resonate with the challenges and opportunities you face every day.

This conference is also a celebration of shared commitment to excellence in perioperative care. Take this opportunity to network with industry-leading exhibitors and like-minded professionals to exchange ideas and reconnect with the passion that drives you to make a difference in the lives of patients. Gain 5 CPD hours.

We are welcoming both our current members and non-members to all our events.

Let’s make this regional conference a memorable and enriching experience for all!


Please note that all timings, topics, sessions and speakers are subject to change. We reserve the right at any point in time to alter the aforementioned.

Exhibitors

Mölnlycke Health Care is a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Mölnlycke products and solutions are used daily by hospitals, health care providers and patients in over 100 countries around the world. Our purpose is to revolutionise care for people and planet. We drive change that improves the health and wellbeing of patients and those who care for them–while reducing the environmental footprint of healthcare.

B. Braun is one of the world's leading providers of medical solutions, incorporating the company’s depth of expertise and understanding of users' needs.

B. Braun Sterile Goods Management brings together innovative products, services and consultancy to create intelligent, cost-effective and digitally enhanced solutions for SSDs and theatres. Our expertise spans surgical instrumentation, sterile technology, decontamination and technical services; we’re here to help hospitals efficiently maintain the sterile supply of high-quality instruments to theatre, for the long term.


We’re looking forward to meeting visitors at the AfPP Roadshows throughout the UK this year where we’ll be demonstrating our latest sterile container and instrument innovations, as well as solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

At Solventum, we create breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges by pioneering game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science to change patients’ lives for the better — while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best.

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