Welcome to this third annual Combatting CDI conference. This year the conference is now run by the C. diff Trust, a new charity that aspires to end the harmful impact of CDI across the UK and Ireland.
The theme of our 2025 conference is information for action, and the programme aims to include all aspects of the patient journey.
Interactive sessions will feature national and international expert speakers, patients and carers. The meeting will conclude with a call to action for delegates to play their part in combatting CDI by putting insights into practice.
The two-day hybrid event is aimed at healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland; we welcomed over 150 in-person attendees last year and a similar number online.
BOOKING DETAILS
Early bird registration is free of charge until Friday 22nd August.
Standard registration after this date is £50 per day for online or in-person attendance.
Accommodation is not included in the package. We have negotiated discounted rates at local hotels as detailed below.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Tuesday 14th October, registration from 09:30; conference 10:30 – 17:00
Wednesday 15th October, registration from 08:15; conference 09:15 – 15:00
The draft programme is available via the button below. The agenda is still being finalised so we encourage attendees to check back regularly for updates.
POSTER SUBMISSIONS
Abstracts are invited on any topic related to CDI.
All relevant, good quality, abstracts will be accepted as posters, with up to five selected by the Combatting CDI Steering Committee to be presented orally at the conference. If you or a colleague would like to submit an abstract(s), please complete via the button opposite. Alternatively, you can request a form by emailing [email protected]
The deadline for submissions is Friday, 12 September.
ROYAL ARMOURIES VENUE DETAILS
The Royal Armouries are easily accessible by car, just 5 minutes from the M1.
The venue is accessible from Leeds central train station by water taxi, on foot (18 minutes’ walk) or by 11 minutes by car or taxi.
You can find more information on the venue and location via the buttons below.
The venue offers car parking Car Parking is available at a multi story onsite, Unfortunately there are no special rates for parking and all charges must be paid at the pay station before departure. See button below for rates and booking.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The Holiday Inn Express Royal Armouries is situated next door to the Royal Armouries and is offering a rate of £139 bed and breakfast per room per night (single occupancy).
The Leonardo Leeds is situated ten minutes’ walk from the Royal Armouries, it is a 4-star hotel and is offering a rate of £129 bed and breakfast per room per night (single occupancy).
PLEASE NOTE, DISCOUNTED RATES EXPIRE TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT
TRAVEL GRANTS
Travel grants are available for early career (< 5yrs from PhD) scientists who do not have a tenured (salaried) post and healthcare professionals (< 5yrs practice). To apply for a grant, please complete the form via the link below and do not register for the conference. Alternatively, you can request a grant application form by emailing [email protected]
Conference Sponsors
This event is sponsored by pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies through the purchase of exhibition space.
Sponsors have had no influence on the content of the programme but will attend the event.
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