We work closely with colleagues across the College to deliver about 80 events a year, including face-to-face and/or online education courses, dinners, lectures, launches, membership ceremonies and our annual ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference.
For all queries about our events, contact us on events@rcpch.ac.uk or 020 7092 6000 (ask for Events team). If you have a question about Conference, email conference@rcpch.ac.uk.
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St David's Day Conference 2026
26 February 2026
Cardiff
Healthcare professionals come together to share knowledge, explore innovations and champion children’s health in Wales. This year’s theme is Paediatrics and Child Health in the Digital Era.
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¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2026 - registration now open
11 May 2026
Birmingham
Next year's three-day conference will feature fantastic keynote speakers, presentations, posters and workshops on a wide range of child health topics. Our theme is 'Celebrating ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ at 30: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Future'.
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¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2026 - Abstract submission FAQs
The ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference Organising Committee was pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 2026 Conference, which takes place from 11 to 13 May at the ICC Birmingham.
Abstract submissions are closed as of Monday 8 September 23.59 (BST). Below are frequently asked questions about this process.
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¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2026 - Register to attend
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference takes place at ICC Birmingham from 11 to 13 May for a busy three days of insightful talks from leading experts, informative specialty sessions and valuable networking opportunities. This year's theme is 'Celebrating ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ at 30: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Future'.
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IPA and ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ discontinue plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025
31 August 2023
The International Pediatric Association (IPA) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ) discontinue their plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025.
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¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2026 - Abstract submission guidelines
The ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference Organising Committee was pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 2026 Conference, which takes place from 11 to 13 May at the ICC Birmingham.
Abstract submissions are closed as of Monday 8 September 23.59 (BST). For reference, this page has full guidelines on preparing ...
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¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2026 - Workshop proposals
The ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference Organising Committee invited workshop proposals for the 2026 Conference, which will take place from 11 to 13 May at the ICC Birmingham, from across the healthcare sector and beyond, and that align with our theme, Celebrating ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ at 30: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Fut...
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F¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ/M¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Admission Ceremony
This special occasion celebrates the success of those who have recently become either a Fellow or Member of the College having achieved M¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ or F¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ status. This is an opportunity to recognise their exceptional hard work and dedication to paediatrics and child health.
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¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2025 - Keynote speakers
These keynote talks from this year's event on 26-28 March 2025 explored vital topics, including the global impact of COVID-19 on children's health, patient safety advancements, sustainable paediatric medicines and innovative care models for adolescents.
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¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Conference 2026 - Information for delegates
Joining us for the 2026 conference? We're excited about returning to the ICC, a venue at the heart of the city of Birmingham. Here's some more detail about what you can expect.