When: November 18, 2026

Where: The Thayer Hotel at West Point, New York

Join STERIS TechTeam℠ Professionals for a sterilization and laboratory testing services technical seminar in West Point, NY! 

In this one-day event, attendees will enhance their understanding of current and future applications of industrial sterilization modalities, including X-ray, E-beam, gamma, and EO, and the laboratory testing services required to support product design, validation, manufacturing, and packaging.

Plus, join STERIS for a site tour of the Chester, NY facility on the November 19, 2026 from 10 am - 1 pm.​

What to Expect

The seminar offers attendees a series of insightful presentations that feature case studies and examples. The event also provides opportunities to network with STERIS TechTeam Professionals. 

AgendaWelcome and Introduction

• Sterilization Technologies and Laboratory Testing to Support Sterility Assurance
• Ensuring Compliance in Controlled Environments with Disinfectant Efficacy Testing
• Product Testing in Sterilization Validation: Test of Sterility, IDs, BET/LAL Testing, and Residual Testing
• Product Design Verification and Validation: Biocompatibility, Sterile Barrier Packaging Validation, and Product Verification Testing
• X-ray Technology for Routine Processing
• Radiation Technology: Routine Process Capability and Qualification: ISO11137 Requirements
• Radiation Technology - How to Set and Define the Best Dose (Sterilization and Maximal Acceptable Dose) for a Medical Device
• Sustainable EO℠ Sterilization Services Phase II – Parametric Release and Cycle Calculation 
• Interactive Q&A Sessions
• Optional Networking Drinks Reception

While no continuing education credits may be obtained from this seminar, certificates of attendance are available upon request. 

Optional Networking Drinks Reception

Following the close of the seminar, attendees are invited to join us for an optional drinks reception where they can catch up with our TechTeam Professionals and other seminar attendees.

Site Tour at STERIS Chester, NY Facility

On the 19 November, join us for an optional site tour of our Chester, NY facility. Learn more about our services here. 

Transport will not be provided from West Point. Please make your own way to the facility. 

Registration

This seminar is being offered free of charge. 

Registration includes all seminar sessions, lunch/breaks, and a networking drinks reception.

Registration closes November 9, 2026. 

Accommodation

The Thayer Hotel is a historic property located on the grounds of the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York. 

It sits roughly 50 miles north of New York City. The nearest airport is New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), about a 22-minute drive away. The closest train station is the Metro-North Railroad station in Garrison, which is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Visit the hotel website here. 

Alternative hotels include:

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Point-Fort Montgomery (5.6 miles away from The Thayer Hotel | 20.4 miles away from the STERIS Chester facility)
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chester-Monroe-Goshen by IHG (22.5 miles away from The Thayer Hotel | 1.1 miles away from the STERIS Chester facility)
• Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Goshen Middletown (26.8 miles away from The Thayer Hotel | 5.5 miles away from the STERIS Chester facility)

Resources

Go here to access STERIS AST resources, including TechTip whitepapers, webinars, and literature.

We hope to see you there!