Insights from a Renowned Leader 

Dame Judith Hackitt is internationally recognised for her expertise in risk management, safety culture, and regulatory frameworks. Her distinguished career includes leadership role of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, which led to the development of the Hackitt Report. She is currently serving as the chair of the Office for Nuclear Regulation and was previously Chair of the Health and Safety Executive. Her keynote address will explore critical topics such as:

• Embedding a safety-first culture in complex systems.
• Risk-based approaches to designing and managing healthcare facilities.

• Balancing regulation with innovation in healthcare settings.

Dame Judith Hackitt’s pivotal 2018 Hackitt Report emphasised the importance of ensuring that competent individuals interpret and apply safety regulations effectively. It also championed a shift from rigid, prescriptive rules toward a risk-based and outcome-focused approach to decision-making, embedding safety as a fundamental priority.

A Focus on Occupant Safety

This year’s HISCON will focus on occupant safety within healthcare buildings on day one, exploring Dame Judith’s experience and insights, an especially timely topic as England embarks on one of the largest healthcare facility new-build programmes globally.

Dr. Manjula Meda, Chair of the Healthcare Infection Society, expressed enthusiasm for Dame Judith’s participation:

Dame Judith Hackitt’s keynote promises to be thought-provoking and inspire critical discussions on occupant safety with respect to infection prevention and control. The Society is honoured to host such a distinguished leader and anticipates her contribution to driving progress in healthcare safety and innovation.

Registration is now open for HISCON 2025.