Where every voice matters in the fight against Sepsis
28th April 2026 | National Conference Centre, Birmingham
Shaping the Future of Sepsis Response
Join leading voices in sepsis and critical care at the Let’s Talk Sepsis 2026 Conference. A day focused on exploring the latest evidence, innovations, and frontline strategies driving real change across the NHS and beyond.
A Room Full of Decision-Makers
Let’s Talk Sepsis 2026 brings together professionals from across the UK and beyond, working at every level of Sepsis — from frontline staff to national leaders.
Clinical Leaders
Sepsis Nurse Specialists
Critical Care Outreach Leads
Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Deteriorating Patient Leads
Policy Stakeholders
NHS Trust & ICB Leaders
Public Health Advisors
Clinical Governance Leads
Workforce & Training Managers
Education Professionals
Practice Development Nurses
Quality Improvement Leads
Patient Safety Matrons
Sepsis Link Nurses
Why Attend?
Step away from policy overload and siloed practice. This conference brings together the UK’s leading thinkers and frontline professionals to share practical, evidence-based strategies that drive measurable improvement in sepsis care.
The Challenges You Face
Inconsistent approaches to sepsis across Trusts
Rising patient risk in high-pressure environments
Limited access to practical training and tools
Disconnect between national guidance and clinical reality
Emotional fatigue from avoidable harm
Free to Attend
No cost for NHS professionals
7.5 CPD Points
Enhance your professional development
Speakers
Learn from NHS & Sepsis leaders
Innovation
See the latest solutions in action
Networking
Connect with senior decision-makers
Free Lunch
Stay energised throughout the day
Conference Speakers
Prof. Diane Ashiru-Oredope
Lead Pharmacist – HCAI – AMR – Sepsis Division: UK Health Security Agency
[Confirmed]
Prof. Ramani Moonesinghe OBE
National Clinical Director for Critical and Perioperative Care – NHS England
[Invited]
Dr. Tom Hellyer
Clinical Senior Lecturer - Honorary Consultant - Critical Care Medicine - Newcastle University
[Confirmed]
Melissa Naiman
Medical Director, Sepsis & Host Response – Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
[Confirmed]
John Hodson
Lead Nurse for Quality – Sepsis Focused – The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
[Confirmed]
Laura Strong
Sepsis Practitioner – United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
[Invited]
Rebecca Moss-Coleman
Organisational Development Consultant – Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
[Confirmed]
Senior Representative
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
[Invited]
Dr. Emma Lim
Paediatric Consultant – The Great North Children’s Hospital
[Confirmed]
Prof. Ceire Costelloe
BA(hons) MSc PhD Cstat – Visiting Professor – School of Public Health – Faculty of Medicine – Imperial College London
[Confirmed]
Dr. Noor Saeed
Head of Health Equity Intelligence – UK Health Security Agency
[Invited]
Official Charity Partner
We’re proud to welcome the UK Sepsis Trust as the official Charity Partner for Let’s Talk Sepsis 2026.
The charity plays a vital role in raising awareness, supporting those affected by sepsis, and driving improvements in care across the UK. Their involvement ensures the patient voice remains at the heart of the conversation as we work together to improve detection, response, and outcomes in sepsis care.
Conference Sponsors
