Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
SUSTAINABILITY OR COMPLIANCE? HOSPITALS DARE TO ASK: CAN WE REPROCESS MEDICAL DEVICES?
Caroline De Mooij
Rijnstate
- Balancing hospital sustainability goals with MDR Article 17 requirements for single-use reprocessing
- Weighing operational costs and feasibility as hospitals question full compliance pathways
- Exploring legal and safe alternatives for reprocessing non-critical devices under sustainable models
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON MDR COMPLIANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVICE REUSE
09:40 - 10:05
STRATEGIC NURSING MANAGEMENT IN CSSD IMPLEMENTATION: PLANNING, SERVICE STRUCTURING, SAFE REPROCESSING AND EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION
Rafael Beordo
Einstein Hospital Israelita
- Orchestrating structured CSSD implementation through strategic planning, service design, workflow organisation, and integration with surgical units
- Embedding safe reprocessing practices via protocol development, cleaning validation, inspection processes, traceability systems, and quality indicators
- Qualifying sterilisation equipment—including steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners—to ensure reproducibility, risk mitigation, and operational reliability
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC CSSD LEADERSHIP AND EQUIPMENT VALIDATION
10:10 - 10:35
QUALITY FIRST: CONVEYOR AUTOMATION AND DOSIMETRY IN RADIATION STERILISATION
Dirk Voessing
MSB Maschinen- & Stahlbau GmbH & Co.KG
- Ensuring dose reproducibility through conveyor automation and precise product positioning
- Enabling traceability and GMP compliance with automated dosimeter handling and batch-linked data
- Supporting validation and uptime with mechanically robust, audit-ready sterilisation systems
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON RADIATION STERILISATION, AUTOMATION, AND QUALITY CONTROL
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STERILISATION
11:30 - 11:55
CHLORINE DIOXIDE GAS STERILISATION AND MATERIAL IMPACTS
Emily Lorcheim
ClorDiSys Solutions
- Explaining how chlorine dioxide gas sterilises and how it differs from other common methods
- Outlining material compatibility findings and insights from recent technical studies
- Highlighting packaging types that work with ClO₂ and results from collaborative testing
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON MATERIAL & PACKAGING EFFECTS OF CLO₂ STERILISATION
12:00 - 12:25
CONTINUOUS ETO MONITORING AND AIR FLOW MANAGEMENT IN STERILISATION FACILITIES
Josh Childers
CleanAir Engineering
- Decoding US EPA regulatory shifts and their ripple effects on global sterilisation compliance standards
- Quantifying EtO migration patterns through continuous air monitoring to strengthen facility containment
- Calibrating HVAC systems and makeup air units using five years of real-world measurement insights
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ETO EMISSIONS CONTROL AND FACILITY SAFETY
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE STERILISATION EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
FROM TRACEABILITY TO INTELLIGENCE: HOW AI IS REDEFINING PATIENT SAFETY IN STERILE PROCESSING
Erik Lindner
Nexus AG
- Transforming reactive documentation into predictive intelligence through AI-driven traceability systems
- Connecting OR and CSSD workflows in real time to strengthen accountability and sterilisation transparency
- Converting sterilisation outcomes into measurable, data-powered patient safety indicators
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI-ENABLED TRACEABILITY IN STERILE PROCESSING
14:00 - 14:25
INNOVATIONS IN EtO ABATEMENT
Margot Vandeputte
Trevi nv
- Introducing catalytic wet scrubbing systems that neutralize EtO emissions using water-based ambient-temperature processes
- Applying biological filtration methods to destroy low-concentration EtO streams in high-flow sterilization exhaust air
- Deploying dry sorbent scrubbers with color-change indicators for polishing EtO emissions and monitoring sorbent saturation
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON EtO EMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES
14:30 - 14:55
STERILISATION VALIDATION: IMPORTANCE OF A FULLY VALIDATED IFU
Enrico Allegra
Test Labs
- Exploring regulatory requirements for sterilisation validation under MDR and FDA
- Discussing standards, methods, and insights from regulatory submission experiences
- Reviewing common and emerging sterilisation methods, including low-temp H₂O₂
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON STERILISATION VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
THE IMPORTANCE OF CYCLE DEVELOPMENT
Bobby Leigh
Bio Products Validation Ltd.
- Focusing on cycle development for porous loads by addressing cleaning, conditioning, and load configuration—not sterilisation alone
- Ensuring sterility assurance and long-term equipment performance through validated, well-designed cycles
- Mitigating downstream cost, compliance, and patient safety risks caused by bypassing robust cycle development practices
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON ROBUST CYCLE DEVELOPMENT AND STERILITY ASSURANCE
16:00 - 16:25
SELECTING THE OPTIMAL STERILISATION METHOD THROUGH RAPID PREDICTION OF LONG-TERM MATERIAL AGEING PROPERTIES
Nazli Ozdemir
Gulsine ltd.
- Comparing how various sterilisation methods drive unique degradation pathways in polymers and device materials
- Predicting functional lifespan and failure risk using ageing physics and accelerated material modelling
- Applying A2P2 to select optimal sterilisation methods, minimize revalidation, and improve safety and shelf life
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON AGEING PREDICTION AND STERILISATION SELECTION STRATEGIES
16:30 - 16:55
BEYOND THE SURFACE: A NEW STANDARD FOR CLEANING AUTOCLAVES, ULTRASONIC WASHERS, AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Regina Cicarelli
Cicarelli Instrumentos Cirúrgicos
- Advancing passivation practices by replacing nitric acid with citric acid to prevent corrosion and remove free iron
- Extending equipment lifespan by minimising pitting, staining, and chamber degradation in sterilisation systems
- Improving environmental safety and cost efficiency through biodegradable maintenance solutions that reduce downtime
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE MAINTENANCE IN STERILISATION DEPARTMENTS
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
REPROCESSING REUSABLE MEDICAL DEVICES IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER: AUSTRALIA’S PERSPECTIVE, CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICE
Darren Martin
Bendigo Health
- Comparing Australia's reprocessing landscape to Europe's across governance and regulatory domains
- Navigating challenges of national consistency, remote delivery, and fragmented health structures
- Prioritising sustainability through smarter water use, reduced waste, and reusable innovations
- Advancing reprocessing with automation, leadership focus, and infrastructure-driven quality
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON REPROCESSING SYSTEMS IN GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE REGIONS
09:40 - 10:05
THE PARADIGM SHIFT IN STERILISATION: SCALABLE NITRIC OXIDE SYSTEM
Megan Frost
Sterile State
- Exploring nitric oxide as a novel, self-sterilising packaging and medical device solution
- Highlighting broad material compatibility, including medical polymers and human tissue
- Replacing ethylene oxide with a scalable NO-based gas sterilisation alternative
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON NITRIC OXIDE STERILISATION TECHNOLOGY
10:10 - 10:35
OPERATIONAL RISKS IN SURGICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT: REPORTED MISSING INSTRUMENTS
Sharon Fox
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Addressing missing instrument reporting to strengthen patient safety assurance within surgical services
- Escalating and documenting missing instrument events through structured reporting pathways
- Ensuring compliance in the management and reporting of missing surgical instruments
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON MISSING INSTRUMENT REPORTING AND PATIENT SAFETY
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
THE USE OF LASER BASED TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN THE STERILISATION SECTOR
Christopher Ogden
Laser Partners UK
- Investigating research and case studies on safe laser marking of surgical instruments to enhance traceability without compromising material integrity
- Deploying laser cleaning technologies as chemical-free ecological solutions for effective autoclave and steam sterilisation chamber maintenance
- Optimising sustainability and equipment longevity through precision laser applications that reduce chemical dependency and environmental impact
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON LASER MARKING AND ECOLOGICAL CLEANING IN STERILISATION
11:30 - 11:55
ADVANCEMENTS IN DATALOGGERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN MEDICAL STERILISATION AND DECONTAMINATION APPLICATIONS
Mark Naylor
The Food Incubator Ltd.
- Showcasing wireless temperature and pressure loggers designed for diverse medical sterilisation environments
- Comparing RTD sensors with thermocouples to highlight accuracy, reduced calibration drift, and cable-free operation
- Introducing Bluetooth-enabled loggers for real-time monitoring that enables early issue detection and corrective action
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON VALIDATION, CALIBRATION, AND DIGITAL DATA LOGGING IN STERILISATION
12:00 - 12:25
UV-C LED DISINFECTION VS. MANUAL CHEMICAL METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND PROBES
Hannah Siwe
Zaparay
- Comparing UV-C LED disinfection to manual chemical methods in a hospital study
- Assessing efficacy across abdominal, transvaginal, and transrectal ultrasound probes
- Exploring UV-C LED's potential to reduce human error and environmental impacts
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON UV-C LED DISINFECTION FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE STERILISATION EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
ARE DIFFERENT STERILISATION TECHNOLOGIES LEADING TO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE EXTRACTABLES PROFILE OF POLYMERS USED IN PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING OR IN MEDICAL DEVICES?
Frank De Smedt
DyFrNd
- Understanding core principles of extractables and leachables studies for packaging and devices
- Analysing the impact of sterilisation on the E&L profile of polymer-based materials
- Conducting post-sterilisation residual testing to evaluate compliance and material safety
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON E&L IMPACTS OF STERILISATION TECHNOLOGIES
14:00 - 14:25
INTERPRETING AND APPLYING THE A₀ CONCEPT IN THERMAL DISINFECTION OF ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSORS
Daniel Parra
Endoval Ltd.
- Explaining the A₀ concept from EN ISO 15883 and its application in 80°C thermal disinfection cycles
- Calculating, monitoring, and verifying A₀ values in washer-disinfectors for flexible endoscopes
- Overcoming technical challenges to ensure consistent and compliant thermal disinfection outcomes
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON A₀ APPLICATION AND THERMAL DISINFECTION STANDARDS
14:30 - 14:55
INFECTION PREVENTION IN CARDIAC SURGERY: STERILISATION OF PERFUSION CIRCUITS AND EQUIPMENT
Ralph Kodjovi
Adjanou Perfusion Solution, Inc.
- Strengthening perfusionists’ understanding of sterilisation protocols and contamination risks
- Standardising sterile setup and handling techniques through targeted training and education
- Reducing surgical site infections through improved circuit management and aseptic practices
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON PERFUSION STERILISATION AND INFECTION CONTROL
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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