Day one of the Cleanroom Technology Conference has opened for 2026.
The two-day event in Birmingham runs to help those involved with the design, build and operation of cleanrooms and controlled environments, as well as those who work within one.
The event, which offers both an exhibition and conference, has a conference agenda that features some of the industry’s best and brightest eager to share their knowledge, such as Morgan Polen from Microrite and Mark Hallworth from Particle Measuring Systems.
These talks have something for everyone, ranging in topic from particle monitoring to regulatory updates, and from PPE to construction approaches.
Chairing day one is Toni Horsfield from ISO Cleanroom, who welcomed the delegates and introduced Mark Wheeler from Guardtech for the first talk.
Wheeler gave a talk that gave an update on the state of pre-fabrication in the cleanroom sector in 2026. A statement in his talk reflected a very important concept in the contamination control world: “Knowing what questions to ask is half the battle.”
Up next was Morgan Polen, who discussed how the US FDA does not mention recovery testing or containment testing and walked the delegates through the particulars and realities of airflow visualisation tests.
He emphasised the importance of a “visual representation” of the airflow for sufficient contamination control.
It is these real-world cleanroom tips that are the big draw for the delegates, as well as the ability to ask their questions in real time.
So far, the delegates are showing great enthusiasm for the agenda, with packed rooms, reflecting the standard of the speakers.
Elsewhere, on the exhibition floor, business conversations are flowing with exhibitors speaking to delegates over the morning pastries and coffee.
Delegates have been heard speaking to exhibitors about their specific problems in their cleanrooms, and they have been workshopping potential solutions.
This evening, delegates will be treated to a free networking event with the “Cleanroom Quiz”, now in its third year. Ansell will sponsor the popular event and features some cleanroom-focused questions, as well as more general knowledge.
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