The Sepsis Conference 2026
Salford Professional Development is proud to announce the second Sepsis Conference, taking place in 2026, in continued partnership with the UK Sepsis Trust. Building on the success of our inaugural event, this conference will once again bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, survivors and advocates to advance awareness, education and innovation in the fight against sepsis.
Sepsis continues to pose a major challenge to the UK healthcare system, with around 245,000 people affected each year and an estimated 48,000 deaths annually from sepsis-related illness. The need for collaboration, improved detection and strengthened care pathways has never been more urgent.
The 2026 conference will focus on the latest developments in sepsis recognition, prevention, treatment and post-sepsis support. Delegates will gain insight from leading experts, hear lived-experience stories and engage in discussions designed to drive change in clinical practice, policy and patient care.
Join us as we continue the momentum set in our first year working together to save lives, improve outcomes and support recovery for all those affected by sepsis.
At a glance
Conference Dates Coming Soon
Learning Outcomes
- Opportunity to hear from those leading the way in Sepsis research
- Examine the causes of Sepsis
- Explore the signs and symptoms of Sepsis
- Discover what life is like for those living their life after Sepsis
- Understand what you can do to spot the signs early and save lives.
Who Should Attend?
Heads of NHS, Doctors, Nurses, GP’s, Call handlers/emergency medical dispatcher, Emergency medical technicians, Paramedics, Care assistants, Podiatrists, Healthcare Assistants, Prosthetic support, Maternity Support, District Nurses, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Public Health nurses, integrated urgent care professionals, 111 call handlers,
Last Years Agenda (2025)
08:30
Registration, Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
09:30
Opening Remarks from the Chair
09:45
Extended Keynote Session:
- It can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and even death if not recognised and treated promptly.
- There is no single sign or diagnostic test, and sepsis is indiscriminate: while it primarily affects very young children, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions, it can sometimes be triggered in those who are otherwise fit and healthy.
- Sepsis always starts with an infection, such as chest infections or UTIs. It is not known why some people develop sepsis in response to these common infections whereas others don’t.
- UKST works to educate healthcare professionals to recognise and treat sepsis promptly, but we also need the public to know when to Just Ask: Could it be Sepsis?
10:30
B Braun Ltd
11:00
Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
11:30
Case Study: A Survivors Story
What Does Life After Sepsis Look Like?
12:00
Session Title: Effective Sepsis Management
- Improving Practice
- Awareness
- Management of Those with Sepsis
12:30
Panel Discussion: How Do You Know it's Sepsis?
Claire Burnett
Aaron Speer
Nveed Chaudary
Paul Dark
13:00
Lunch, Exhibition and Networking
14:00
Afternoon Keynote: In Honour of Jibraan: Turning Tragedy Into a Mission for Sepsis Innovation
- Jibraan's Story
- Quicker Ways to Identify Sepsis in Cancer Patients
- The Use/Overuse of Prophylactic Antibiotics
- Research Into the Link Between Blood Cancer and Sepsis
15:00
Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
15:30
Session Title: Biomarker-Guided Duration of Antibiotic Treatment in Hospitalised Patients with Sepsis: The ADAPT-Sepsis UK Multi-Centre Clinical Trial
Why Was There a Need for the Clinical Trial?
What Was the Trial All About?
What Are the Results?
Will It Lead to Improvements in Sepsis Patient Care?
16:30
Closing Remarks from the Chair
16:40
Close of Conference
