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 RCPCH Conference.
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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Programme
Explore our full programme for each of the three days at this year's conference, including the plenary speakers, workshops, specialty sessions and social activities.
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St David's Day Conference 2026
26 February 2026
Cardiff
Hosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across Wales, this event offered expert insights, engaging discussions and networking opportunities. Our theme was "Paediatrics and Child Health in the Digital Era" and we heard about innovative projects such as digital growth charts, the Y Ty ...
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RCPCH Conference 2026
11 May 2026
Birmingham
This 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 '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'.
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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Abstract submission FAQs
The RCPCH 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 2025. Below are frequently asked questions about this process.
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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Register to attend
RCPCH Conference takes place at ICC Birmingham from 11 to 13 May. You can expect insightful talks from leading experts, informative specialty sessions and valuable networking opportunities. This year's theme is '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'.
You can register to join us in pe...
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IPA and RCPCH discontinue plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025
31 August 2023
The International Pediatric Association (IPA) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) discontinue their plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025.
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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Abstract submission guidelines
The RCPCH 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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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Workshop proposals
The RCPCH 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 RCPCH at 30: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Fut...
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FRCPCH/MRCPCH Admission Ceremony
This special occasion celebrates the success of those who have recently become either a Fellow or Member of the College having achieved MRCPCH or FRCPCH status. This is an opportunity to recognise their exceptional hard work and dedication to paediatrics and child health.
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RCPCH 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 the venue, travel and accommodation.