Event Name: Operating Theatres Conference 2027
Date: 4th February 2027
Location: CorpAcq Stadium, Manchester
Register: Operating Theatres Conference 2027
Healthcare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and operating theatres are at the centre of that transformation. The Operating Theatres Conference 2027 brings together theatre managers, perioperative nurses, Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), surgeons, anaesthetists, NHS leaders, digital transformation teams and industry partners to explore the future of surgical services and perioperative care.
Hosted by the University of Salford, this annual event provides a platform for healthcare professionals to share best practices, discuss current challenges and discover practical innovations that are helping to improve patient outcomes, theatre productivity and service resilience across the NHS and independent healthcare sectors. Through keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, interactive workshops and real-world case studies, attendees will gain valuable insight into the technologies and strategies shaping tomorrow's operating theatres.
Key themes:
- Artificial intelligence in perioperative care – understanding the opportunities and governance considerations surrounding AI adoption in surgical environments.
- Robotic surgery and advanced technologies – exploring how emerging surgical technologies are improving precision, efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Smart operating theatres – leveraging connected systems, digital twins and real-time performance dashboards to improve theatre utilisation and decision-making.
- Patient safety and quality improvement – sharing best practices that support safer surgical pathways and enhanced patient care.
- Sustainability and climate resilience – addressing environmental challenges and opportunities within healthcare facilities and theatre design.
- Workforce resilience and leadership – supporting theatre teams through workforce development, wellbeing initiatives and effective leadership strategies.
- Digital transformation and cybersecurity – understanding the growing importance of secure, connected healthcare environments.
- Innovation in action – showcasing the latest medical devices, technologies and digital solutions that can be implemented within operating theatres today.
Alongside the conference programme, delegates can visit the Innovation Showcase and exhibition area to engage with leading healthcare suppliers, experience live demonstrations and network with peers from across the UK healthcare sector.
Visit Bender UK to discover how our solutions support safer, smarter and more resilient healthcare environments. Our experts will be available to discuss medical IT systems, critical power monitoring, theatre control solutions and technologies that help healthcare organisations improve operational resilience, patient safety and long-term infrastructure performance.