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Here is a list of forthcoming meetings, conferences and study days. To add your event to the list simply or telephone (01279) 714508
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November, 2026
Sunday, 1 November 2026 to Wednesday, 4 November 2026
NETNEP 2026: 10th International Nurse Education Conference
Venue: Edinburgh, UK
The NETNEP conference series facilitates the global exchange of knowledge and expertise in nursing, midwifery and healthcare education. The 10th conference will explore how educational innovations enhance student learning experiences, support the professional development of qualified practitioners, and improve health outcomes and safety for individuals and communities worldwide.
Venue: Edinburgh, UK
The NETNEP conference series facilitates the global exchange of knowledge and expertise in nursing, midwifery and healthcare education. The 10th conference will explore how educational innovations enhance student learning experiences, support the professional development of qualified practitioners, and improve health outcomes and safety for individuals and communities worldwide.
Email: conferenceinfo@elsevier.com
Web: www.elsevier.com/en-gb/events/conferences/all/international-nurse-education-conference
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Thursday, 12 November 2026
Neonatal World Conference 2026
Venue: Village Hotel Changi, Singapore
The theme is Frontiers in Neonatology: Beyond Survival to Success. The Neonatal World Conference is a global platform that brings together leading experts in the field of neonatal care to enhance the health outcomes of newborns worldwide collaboratively. This international event will bring together neonatologists, paediatricians, researchers and healthcare professionals from around the world to share experiences, explore innovative technological advancements and discuss the ongoing challenges in neonatal and perinatal medicine.
Venue: Village Hotel Changi, Singapore
The theme is Frontiers in Neonatology: Beyond Survival to Success. The Neonatal World Conference is a global platform that brings together leading experts in the field of neonatal care to enhance the health outcomes of newborns worldwide collaboratively. This international event will bring together neonatologists, paediatricians, researchers and healthcare professionals from around the world to share experiences, explore innovative technological advancements and discuss the ongoing challenges in neonatal and perinatal medicine.
Email: neonatal@precisionglobalconferences.com
Web: neonatalconference.precisionglobalcon.com/about
Friday, 13 November 2026 to Saturday, 14 November 2026
NeoFOCUS UK
Venue: The Lowry Hotel, Chapel Wharf, Salford
Introduction to neonatal haemodynamics. Day one is a lectures-based course for beginners and advanced learners in neonatal echocardiography. Day two is a hands-on workshop for beginners to understand neonatal functional echocardiography.
Venue: The Lowry Hotel, Chapel Wharf, Salford
Introduction to neonatal haemodynamics. Day one is a lectures-based course for beginners and advanced learners in neonatal echocardiography. Day two is a hands-on workshop for beginners to understand neonatal functional echocardiography.
Email: neofocusUK@gmail.com
Web: www.neofocus-uk.com
Thursday, 19 November 2026 to Sunday, 22 November 2026
INAC 2026 – 11th International Neonatology Association Conference
Venue: Novotel Amsterdam City, the Netherlands
This year, the conference will explore the central theme Effects of Early Interventions for a lifetime. With this focus, the conference will bring together renowned international speakers and leading experts to examine long-term outcomes and the latest solutions in neonatal care. INAC 2026 will feature a dynamic programme, including pre-conference workshops led by world-class experts, engaging scientific sessions addressing the most pressing topics in neonatology, and an exceptional networking opportunity for neonatologists, perinatologists, paediatricians, nurses, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists from around the world.
Venue: Novotel Amsterdam City, the Netherlands
This year, the conference will explore the central theme Effects of Early Interventions for a lifetime. With this focus, the conference will bring together renowned international speakers and leading experts to examine long-term outcomes and the latest solutions in neonatal care. INAC 2026 will feature a dynamic programme, including pre-conference workshops led by world-class experts, engaging scientific sessions addressing the most pressing topics in neonatology, and an exceptional networking opportunity for neonatologists, perinatologists, paediatricians, nurses, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists from around the world.
Email: secretariat@worldneonatology.com
Web: worldneonatology.com/2026
Thursday, 19 November 2026 to Friday, 20 November 2026
Neonatal Palliative and End of Life Care Simulation Course
Venue: Whiston Simulation Suite, Education Centre, Whiston Hospital, Prescot
Held in collaboration with the Northwest Neonatal ODN and Manchester University NHS Trust, this course has been developed to allow an immersive experience of neonatal palliative and end-of-life care through a mixture of lectures, discussions and small group simulations. Topics covered include: death in the delivery room; decision making at the cusps of viability; antenatal counselling for terminal conditions; application of parallel planning; and advanced care planning concepts and bereavement clinic follow-up. Suitable for paediatric and neonatal trainees (ST5+), Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and senior neonatal nursing and midwifery staff or bereavement champions.
Venue: Whiston Simulation Suite, Education Centre, Whiston Hospital, Prescot
Held in collaboration with the Northwest Neonatal ODN and Manchester University NHS Trust, this course has been developed to allow an immersive experience of neonatal palliative and end-of-life care through a mixture of lectures, discussions and small group simulations. Topics covered include: death in the delivery room; decision making at the cusps of viability; antenatal counselling for terminal conditions; application of parallel planning; and advanced care planning concepts and bereavement clinic follow-up. Suitable for paediatric and neonatal trainees (ST5+), Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and senior neonatal nursing and midwifery staff or bereavement champions.
Email: nest.courses@mft.nhs.uk
Web: leanne.beaumont@mft.nhs.uk
Monday, 23 November 2026 to Tuesday, 24 November 2026
UK National Neonatal Transport Group Conference 2026
Venue: Hilton Newcastle, Gateshead
Organised by the Northern Neonatal Transport Service the 2026 programme will focus on practical learning, innovation and real-world application, including: Intrauterine transfer – experience, challenges and implementation; Simulation in transport training – using simulation to adapt and evolve practice, with learning fed back into the neonatal unit environment; Family integrated care – innovation and best practice within the transport setting.
Venue: Hilton Newcastle, Gateshead
Organised by the Northern Neonatal Transport Service the 2026 programme will focus on practical learning, innovation and real-world application, including: Intrauterine transfer – experience, challenges and implementation; Simulation in transport training – using simulation to adapt and evolve practice, with learning fed back into the neonatal unit environment; Family integrated care – innovation and best practice within the transport setting.
Web: cfsevents.co.uk
Monday, 23 November 2026 to Thursday, 26 November 2026
Neonatal Update 2026
Venue: BMA House, London
Neonatal Update is an established annual event produced by Imperial College London. It has origins in a meeting established over 40 years ago and is renowned for its innovative programme incorporating contributions from a wide range of world-leading scientists and clinical researchers. The aim is to introduce delegates to areas of science not necessarily met in their day-to-day activities, to widen horizons and to foster new collaborations. The 2026 meeting will be a four day in-person event, to allow the best possible opportunity for knowledge sharing, discussion and networking with the global neonatology peer group in the same space.
Venue: BMA House, London
Neonatal Update is an established annual event produced by Imperial College London. It has origins in a meeting established over 40 years ago and is renowned for its innovative programme incorporating contributions from a wide range of world-leading scientists and clinical researchers. The aim is to introduce delegates to areas of science not necessarily met in their day-to-day activities, to widen horizons and to foster new collaborations. The 2026 meeting will be a four day in-person event, to allow the best possible opportunity for knowledge sharing, discussion and networking with the global neonatology peer group in the same space.
Web: imperial.ac.uk/school-public-health/neonatal-update/neonatal-update-2026
Friday, 27 November 2026 to Saturday, 28 November 2026
Efficient Use of Pocus in NICU
Venue: Education Centre, St Peter’s Hospital, Surrey
A two-day course for neonatal and paediatric consultants and trainees, specialty doctors, ANNPs and other medical doctors interested in learning and improving their lung ultrasound and other POCUS skills. Day one includes basics and physiology of lung USS, normal and abnormal lung ultrasound findings, POCUS for vascular catheters, when vascular catheters go wrong, PDA haemodynamic assessment, looking at the heart – the basics, ultrasound of a collapsing baby and endotracheal tube position adjustment. Day two will include practical hands-on sessions, interactive video sessions and MCQ evaluation. Hybrid available on day one.
Venue: Education Centre, St Peter’s Hospital, Surrey
A two-day course for neonatal and paediatric consultants and trainees, specialty doctors, ANNPs and other medical doctors interested in learning and improving their lung ultrasound and other POCUS skills. Day one includes basics and physiology of lung USS, normal and abnormal lung ultrasound findings, POCUS for vascular catheters, when vascular catheters go wrong, PDA haemodynamic assessment, looking at the heart – the basics, ultrasound of a collapsing baby and endotracheal tube position adjustment. Day two will include practical hands-on sessions, interactive video sessions and MCQ evaluation. Hybrid available on day one.
January, 2027
Monday, 18 January 2027 to Tuesday, 19 January 2027
UK Preterm Birth Conference 2027
Venue: Peoples Palace, Queen Mary University of London, Tower Hamlets
The conference brings together internationally recognised leaders in maternal, fetal and neonatal health for two days of scientific exchange, multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation-driven discussion focused on reducing the global burden of preterm birth. Hosted in East London at Queen Mary University of London, the conference will feature 15 keynote lectures, four plenary talks, scientific discussions, presentations and training workshops, uniting experts from medicine, engineering, public health, translational science, digital health, policy and industry. The programme explores major themes shaping the future of preterm birth prevention and care: Prediction and diagnostics; prevention strategies; neonatal outcomes; health and policy; AI, Digital twins and virtual healthcare systems; and translational research.
Venue: Peoples Palace, Queen Mary University of London, Tower Hamlets
The conference brings together internationally recognised leaders in maternal, fetal and neonatal health for two days of scientific exchange, multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation-driven discussion focused on reducing the global burden of preterm birth. Hosted in East London at Queen Mary University of London, the conference will feature 15 keynote lectures, four plenary talks, scientific discussions, presentations and training workshops, uniting experts from medicine, engineering, public health, translational science, digital health, policy and industry. The programme explores major themes shaping the future of preterm birth prevention and care: Prediction and diagnostics; prevention strategies; neonatal outcomes; health and policy; AI, Digital twins and virtual healthcare systems; and translational research.
Email: t.t.chowdhury@qmul.ac.uk
Web: pretermconference.com
January 29, 2027
NWNODN Annual Conference 2027
Venue: The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan
For those looking to expand their knowledge, share ideas, showcase work, or celebrate excellence in neonatal care, this conference offers the ideal platform to connect, inspire and grow. It will bring together eminent international and national faculty, sharing the latest evidence, innovations and developments in neonatal care. Key topics include: Recent advances in surfactant administration and management of RDS; beyond hypothermia – next generation neuroprotective agents for HIE; automated neonatal ventilation using AI – Myth or reality; and lived parent experience. There will also be an opportunity to showcase work by submitting abstracts for QI projects, with submissions considered for poster or oral presentation.
Venue: The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan
For those looking to expand their knowledge, share ideas, showcase work, or celebrate excellence in neonatal care, this conference offers the ideal platform to connect, inspire and grow. It will bring together eminent international and national faculty, sharing the latest evidence, innovations and developments in neonatal care. Key topics include: Recent advances in surfactant administration and management of RDS; beyond hypothermia – next generation neuroprotective agents for HIE; automated neonatal ventilation using AI – Myth or reality; and lived parent experience. There will also be an opportunity to showcase work by submitting abstracts for QI projects, with submissions considered for poster or oral presentation.
Email: nwnodn@alderhey.nhs.uk
Web: neonatalnetwork.co.uk/nwnodn/event/nwnodn-annual-conference-2027
April, 2027
Monday, 5 April 2027 to Tuesday, 6 April 2027
V World Pediatrics and Neonatology Conference
Venue: Paris, France
PedNeo 2027 aims to advance global child health by addressing neonatal and infant mortality, preventing infectious diseases and promoting healthy growth and development. The conference fosters collaboration to improve care outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents with complex and chronic conditions. PedNeo highlights emerging research, evidence-based clinical practices and innovative healthcare solutions across paediatrics and neonatology.
Venue: Paris, France
PedNeo 2027 aims to advance global child health by addressing neonatal and infant mortality, preventing infectious diseases and promoting healthy growth and development. The conference fosters collaboration to improve care outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents with complex and chronic conditions. PedNeo highlights emerging research, evidence-based clinical practices and innovative healthcare solutions across paediatrics and neonatology.
June, 2027
Monday, 21 June 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
REaSoN Neonatal Meeting 2027
Venue: Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth and OnAIR conference platform
REaSoN has evolved over a 30+ years as a prestigious and educationally rewarding annual conference for doctors, nurses, ANNPs, nurse educators, HPPPs or AHPs, psychologists and pharmacists with a shared interest in all aspects of neonatology. The meeting provides dedicated sessions that cover current research evidence, quality improvement, nursing hot topics, ethics and frontier science. Leading UK and International speakers are attracted, and lively debate encouraged. This hybrid meeting will allow delegates to view educational content, partake in Q&A and live polling sessions with speakers, liaise with other delegates in networking groups, speak to exhibitors, view poster presentations and participate in networking.
Venue: Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth and OnAIR conference platform
REaSoN has evolved over a 30+ years as a prestigious and educationally rewarding annual conference for doctors, nurses, ANNPs, nurse educators, HPPPs or AHPs, psychologists and pharmacists with a shared interest in all aspects of neonatology. The meeting provides dedicated sessions that cover current research evidence, quality improvement, nursing hot topics, ethics and frontier science. Leading UK and International speakers are attracted, and lively debate encouraged. This hybrid meeting will allow delegates to view educational content, partake in Q&A and live polling sessions with speakers, liaise with other delegates in networking groups, speak to exhibitors, view poster presentations and participate in networking.
Web: reasonmeeting.co.uk
