Held on 6–7 November at Bishopsgate, London, this flagship event brought together healthcare professionals, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the future of surgery through the lenses of equity, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Theatre Badge Hats were shown to many NHS leaders and surgeons, who could see how the product could improve communication, safety, and patient connection in operating theatres. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many recognising the advantages over disposable caps and generic embroidery.

A particularly meaningful moment came when several attendees with long braided hair tried on our braided badge hats. These women shared how difficult it had been to fit their hair comfortably into thin, paper disposable caps. They found our hats not only comfortable but also appreciated the inclusive design that considered diverse hair types — reinforcing the importance of designing for real-world needs.

Elis, Synergy, and Johnson & Johnson laundry services have all wash-tested and approved our badge hats for central laundering. This means:

We are working closely with Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) to transition to badge hats. A recent cost analysis shows that switching from disposable to reusable badge hats, combined with a fully managed laundering service, can deliver savings over three years while reducing environmental impact.

We have also been working with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and hope to implement our badge hats here over the next few months.

We are proud to announce a global podcast collaboration with the Virginia Mason Institute — an opportunity to share the origin and impact of Theatre Badge Hats. The idea began at Walsgrave Hospital in Coventry, where a theatre manager asked us to write a name on a disposable cap — a simple request that highlighted a key issue: name badges covered by sterile surgical gowns.