This event is made possible by sponsorship from industry organisations, including pharmaceutical companies. RCPCH independently curates the programme to ensure high-quality, balanced and unbiased content. Sponsors have no influence over the scientific content. Sessions that include input from sponsors will be clearly identified on the programme.

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RCPCH Conference

A huge thanks to all of the speakers, exhibitors and delegates who helped make this year’s annual conference, which took place 11 to 13 May 2026 in Birmingham, so special. Save the date for next year's event: 19-21 May in LEX Liverpool!

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Abstracts

All abstracts that were presented at RCPCH Conference in May 2026 are now available to review on the BMJ website in a supplement to the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal.

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Full programme

Our three-day programme always includes an exceptional line‑up of keynote speakers, insightful specialty and special interest group sessions and practical workshops, and this year was no different.

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Exhibitors

Throughout the conference, our exhibition hall was a hive of activity where delegates could meet with a huge range of companies and charities.

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