This event is for healthcare professionals only. It is approved for CPD (continuing professional development) in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD guidelines. We'll email all delegates a certificate of attendance within four weeks of the conference.
The event is supported by industry sponsorship, including pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. Sponsors have no influence over the agenda or the selection of speakers, except for sponsored sessions which will be clearly labelled in the programme. See confirmed sponsors and exhibitors
Monday 11 May 2026 - 11:00-12:15
Room
Hall 7B
Session topic
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Changing the story: Decolonising child health in UK and globally
Room
Hall 8A
Session topic
Big picture: Global, sustainability and climate,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Sustainable paediatric prescribing: Beyond the prescription pad
Room
Hall 10A
Session topic
Big picture: Global, sustainability and climate,
Clinical: General,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Monday 11 May 2026 - 13:45-16:00
British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM)and Neonatal Society and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG)
Room
Hall 5
Session topic
Clinical: Neonatal and perinatal,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 08:00-08:30
Everything you didn't know that you don't know about LGBTQIA: Inclusive family care!
Room
Hall 8A
Session topic
Engagement, CYP, advocacy and play,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 08:30-10:00
Morning plenary with Professor Sonia Saxena: Integration and innovation for future child health: a perspective from primary care
Room
Hall 1
Session topic
Clinical: Community and public health,
Clinical: General,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 10:45-12:00
Getting it right first time: Redesigning outpatient services for better, faster care
Room
Hall 9
Session topic
Clinical: General,
Clinical: Community and public health,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Adultification uncovered: Empowering healthcare workers through recognition, advocacy, and action
Room
Hall 10A
Session topic
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Bridging the gap: Co-designing local inclusive gender and adolescent health services
Room
Hall 10B
Session topic
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 11:15-12:00
Digital paediatrics in practice: Tools, skills and pathways
Room
Hall 6A
Session topic
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology,
RCPCH session
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 12:30-13:30
World Patient Safety Day Goals - lunchtime session
Room
Hall 9
Session topic
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 13:45-16:00
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Room
Hall 10B
Session topic
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Designing and delivering outstanding health services for children and young people
Room
Hall 11
Session topic
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 08:00-08:30
Health equity in action: Lessons from children's hospitals in the USA
Room
Hall 11
Session topic
Big picture: Global, sustainability and climate,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 14:00-15:30
Should paediatric care extend to all children and young people at least until their 18th birthday?
Room
Hall 1
Session topic
Clinical: Community and public health,
Clinical: General,
Health service delivery, management, patient safety, QI, EDI, prescribing and technology,
History and RCPCH birthday