We are delighted to welcome you to the BSAC Spring Conference 2019 which offers a state of art overview of the infection management and antimicrobial resistance landscape. The programme includes keynote lectures, plenary and parallel sessions, debates and an opening series of spotlight presentations – offering insights into the latest in drug discovery and development, socio-economic challenges, new and emerging treatments and diagnostics and debates and challenges policies and usage of antibiotic regimens. Globally focused and locally relevant, the conference brings together key opinion leaders, researchers and clinicians from across Europe and further afield. Alongside the networking and exhibition areas, this event offers outstanding opportunities for education and engagement to all delegates.