About

The Healthcare Cleaning Forum (HCF) is a unique 1-day conference dedicated to advancing the crucial field of healthcare environmental hygiene as part of infection prevention control in hospitals and longterm-care institutions. This specialized event focuses on the intersection of environmental cleaning, disinfection, patient safety, and infection prevention and control.

Environmental cleaning and disinfection play pivotal roles in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAI's). At HCF, we bring together healthcare experts, cleaning professionals, hospital managers, infection prevention specialists, facility managers, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and challenges shaping this vital sector.

At HCF, we recognise that multiple factors influence the efficiency of cleaning, including procedures, training and education, technology, and materials. This forum serves as a dynamic platform developed in close cooperation with CleanHospitals®, powered by Interclean Amsterdam, to foster collaboration, awareness, and innovation in healthcare environmental hygiene.
 

PROGRAMME 2024  SPEAKERS 2024
 

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When & where 

Thursday 16 April 2026
RAI Amsterdam
Europaplein
The Netherlands

Who is it intended for 

Infection prevention controllers, hygienists, facility managers, specialised cleaning service providers and industry
 

Themes en topicas

Cleaning & disinfection, guidelines, sustainability, scientific evidence and new technology
 

Connect en network

Meet and exchange knowledge with peers active in the healthcare cleaning and hygiene industry
 

Why attend

 

  • In-Depth Insights: Gain profound insights into current trends and challenges affecting healthcare cleaning and hygiene in hospitals and long-term care institutions.
     
  • Best Practices: Engage in discussions on best practices and explore the latest scientific research demonstrating how cleaning can significantly impact infection prevention and control.
     
  • Networking: Connect and exchange knowledge with peers in the healthcare cleaning and hygiene industry, fostering a community of professionals dedicated to advancing patient safety.

 

Key participants

  • Infection Prevention Controllers, Hygienists
  • Facility Managers
  • Specialized Cleaning Service Providers
  • Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers
  • Hospital Management
  • National Authorities
  • Microbiologists
  • Procurement Officers
HCF 2024 - stage
HCF 2024 - Pittet
HCF 2024 - audience

Testimonials


"I am Dr. Alexander Peters, and I'm very excited for this year's edition of the Healthcare Cleaning Forum at Interclean Amsterdam. I'm especially excited this year because it's the first time that I'm really feeling that we're at the beginning of a growing momentum in healthcare environmental hygiene." - Dr. Alexander Peters
 
 

Interested to know what Interclean Amsterdam has to offer concerning Healthcare Cleaning? 

In addition to attending the Healthcare Cleaning Forum, we extend an invitation for you to explore Interclean Amsterdam. Discover cutting-edge trends and innovations in healthcare cleaning from across the globe. Immerse yourself in live demonstrations and gain insights from a packed programme at the Health & Hygiene stage.

Your registration for the HCF grants you access to Interclean Amsterdam on Thursday. Join us for an enriching experience where you can seamlessly transition between the specialized insights of the forum and the broader spectrum of cleaning technologies showcased at Interclean.

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