Keynote Speakers

  • Distinguished Healthcare Researcher

    Professor Vickery is Honorary Scientific Director of the Surgical Infection Research Group, at the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney Australia.  

    • Professor Vickery has been at the forefront of research into detecting biofilm associated with breast implant failure, and endoscope and environmental surfaces decontamination failures.

    • Her research aims to prevent healthcare associated infections by focusing on both surgical strategies for preventing biofilm infection of medical implants, treating biofilm infections of chronic wounds and strategies that improve instrument and environmental decontamination.

    • Her expertise in decontamination has led to membership of expert advisory committees for the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), GENCA and Standards Australia.  

    Prof. Vickery's session at the iClean Conference will offer valuable insights into healthcare epidemiology, particularly in surgical infection prevention and management​.

  • Visiting Professor and Conjoint Fellow in Infection Prevention and Control, UK

    • International leader in infection prevention

    • Highly accomplished researcher

    • Award-winning industry authority

    Professor Brett Mitchell AM is an internationally renowned clinician researcher in the field of infection prevention and control.

    He is Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease in Health, with appointments at Avondale University (Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research),  Monash University (Professor of Nursing) and the Central Coast Local Health District in New South Wales. 

    • Brett’s research provides high quality evidence to inform infection control practice, leading many clinical trials. Brett has over 180 peer reviewed publications and >$14m in grant funding.

    • Prof Mitchell has received several prestigious national awards for his contributions, including an Order of Australia for his services to nursing and infection control and a Commonwealth Health Ministers award for excellence in health and medical research.

    • Prof Mitchell has served on several national committees in Australia and is a fellow of the Australian College of Nursing and Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control. 

    • Brett has been involved in many world leading cleaning trials and initiatives and is considered a global leader in infection control and cleaning.

  • Visiting Professor and Conjoint Fellow in Infection Prevention and Control, UK

    • Global leader in infection prevention

    • Recognised industry authority

    • Thought leader and communicator

    Martin has worked in infection prevention and control for 35 years in a variety of settings. He is a Visiting Professor at the Richard Wells Research Centre at the University of West London and Conjoint Fellow at Avondale University (New South Wales, Australia).

    Formerly he was Nurse Consultant and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control at an NHS Trust in the North-West of England.

    Martin is a past president of the Infection Prevention Society. In 2020 he was awarded honorary membership of the Healthcare Infection Society and in 2023 was awarded the Ayliffe Lifetime Achievement Award by the Infection Prevention Society.

    He has published over 90 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is one of the co-hosts of the Infection Control Matters podcast.

  • MS, CHESP​

    System Director of EVS, Safety & Security at Northside Hospital, Atlanta

    • America’s leading Environmental Services Manager

    • Past President of AHE

    • Passionate about staff and training

    Fiona Nemetz is theSystem Director of Environmental Services, Safety & Security for Northside Hospital. Northside is a 5 Hospital System with over 1750 licensed beds. 

    Fiona’s prior roles include leadership positions at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Hyatt Hotels with responsibility for Environmental Services (EVS) and other support departments.

    Fiona shares a passion for EVS Leadership with over 40 years’ experience in both the hospitality and healthcare industries. She served on the AHE board from 2008-2010 and was President in 2010.

    Fiona has focused on the partnership between EVS, Nursing and Infection Prevention to drive outcomes in quality/HCAHPS scores.

    She led the EVS team at the Atlanta campus to achieve the 2015 AHE Department of the Year award and in 2019 the Cherokee campus was also awarded this prestigious recognition.

    In 2016 she was awarded the Phoenix award by AHE in recognition of her professional accomplishments and contributions to the EVS profession.

    Additionally she became a  Master trainer for CHEST, CNACC and CSCT which are EVS certifications for training of front line staff, provided by AHE.

    Fiona holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.

“People often ask me why I’m so passionate about the iClean Conference.
The answer is simple — because science-based healthcare cleaning saves lives.
Healthcare cleaners do incredible work and they deserve the best systems, structures and training that support them every day, across every shift.” 
BILL BASSETT

  • CEO iClean Technology

    • Technology leader in healthcare and facilities management

    • Champion of people-centred innovation

    Sophie leads Australia’s most advanced digital workflow and hygiene management platform for Healthcare, Aged Care and FM.

    Sophie leads a team focused on driving improvements in cleaning management with technology designed to Make A Difference.

    Under Sophie’s leadership, iClean is revolutionising development and implementation of innovative software solutions for healthcare and facilities management. With a strong background in product management, as well as marketing and account management, she works closely with key customers and creates solutions that make their lives easier.

    Her passion is to make a difference in the lives of people and communities by providing them with dynamic, people-centered, and user-friendly software that enhances their efficiency, safety, and satisfaction.

    Her experience in the healthcare cleaning sector enables her to work closely with our clients, partners, and stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges, and to deliver solutions that exceed their expectations.

  • PhD, MA, BA

    President of Clean Hospitals group

    • Global leader in environmental hygiene and education

    • Expert in infection prevention and behaviour change

    Alexandra Peters is based at the institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and is the President of the Clean Hospitals group, a global network dedicated to making hospitals safer through improved environmental and hand hygiene.

    Clean Hospitals’ goal is to encourage cooperation between the public and private sphers, conduct and support academic research, promote disciplinarily, and raise the standards for hygiene worldwide.

    Clean Hospitals aims to raise awareness for the role the healthcare environment in respect to patient safety.

    Alexandra’s background in infection prevention and control and health security. She is passionate about infection prevention, planetary health, human behaviour and teaching.

    Working closely with Prof. Didier Pittet for many years, Alexandra presents cleaning and disinfection training in a simple, down to earth and relevant way.

  • Head Of Hospitality & Lifestyle at Estia Health | MLA Red Meat Ambassador

    • Senior hospitality and aged care leader

    • Advocate for Australian producers and quality food systems

    Head of Hospitality & Lifestyle at Estia Health, with extensive experience leading national catering and service operations across Australia and shaping high-quality dining and lifestyle experiences in aged care.

    Justin is a MLA Red Meat Ambassador and passionate supporter of Australian farmers and suppliers, championing sustainable, high-quality food solutions for the hospitality and healthcare sectors.

    Passionate believer in the Australian story and committed to serving elderly Australians who have built it.

    Supporter of our current generation of Australian farmers & producers and the amazing products they provide for Chefs to work with.

  • iClean Conference Founder

    • Industry pioneer in healthcare cleaning

    • Innovator and advocate for excellence

    Bill Bassett is a pioneer in the healthcare cleaning industry, renowned for his innovative approach and commitment to excellence.

    As the Group Managing Director of Interclean Australasia Pty Ltd, a company he founded in 1989, Bill has dedicated his career to enhancing hygiene standards across healthcare facilities.

    With a keen focus on gathering people to dialogue and collaboration, he has cultivated a philosophy that harnesses collective insights to develop cutting-edge products and practices tailored to the unique needs of the industry.

    Driven by a passion "To Save Lives through Science Based Cleaning” Bill has established Interclean Managed Services as a global leader in Healthcare cleaning systems. Under his leadership, IMS has evolved, developing software, services, and products that prioritise patient safety and environmental hygiene.

    In the last five years, Interclean launched iClean, an intuitive app now utilised by over 50,000 cleaning professionals worldwide. This innovative tool provides clear daily cleaning plans, real-time validation, supervision, and auditing—transforming how cleaning teams operate and enhancing accountability across the board.

    Bill is also a proud member of Clean Hospitals, an international organisation advocating for improved patient safety and raising awareness globally about the critical importance of environmental health in healthcare settings. His involvement underscores his belief that healthcare cleaning is not just a necessity, but a vital component of patient care.

    Bill’s newest initiative is The iClean Innovation Hub, a facility in Middle Head Sydney is a space where Science, Industry and Practice can come together to surface and work on the needs facing our Healthcare cleaning industry.

    An engaging and compelling speaker, Bill shares his insights on innovation and sustainable cleaning solutions at various conferences, including the iClean Conference, which he founded as an annual event in Australia, bringing together Healthcare Environmental Services and Infection Control experts to collaborate on tackling hygiene challenges.

    Bill inspires audiences and peers with his visionary insights and forward-thinking strategies. He is dedicated to empowering Cleaning Managers to understanding that with the right tools and mindset, it’s possible to implement sustainable cleaning solutions that consistently achieve best practices, ensuring a safer environment for both patients and staff.

This has been an amazing experience. What we find is that we’re all looking for solutions, and our focus is on the same thing - ‘How do we make sure the healthcare experience is a safe one?’
RUTH CARRICO