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.
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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Course
Clinical Leaders Programme 2025-26
13 October 2025
London
Shape the future of child health – lead with confidence, clarity, and community.
This is a bespoke, nine-month leadership development experience exclusively for senior paediatric professionals. Blending practical tools, cutting-edge theory, peer learning and expert facilitation, this hybrid progr...
Event
RCPCH Conference 2026 - save the date
11 May 2026
Birmingham
We'll have another fantastic programme of specialty sessions, workshops and keynote speakers at next year's main event in Birmingham, England and online - all approved for CPD.
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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 23.59 (BST). Below are frequently asked questions about this process.
News
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 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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RCPCH Conference 2025 - Information for delegates
Joining us at this year's conference? We're excited about returning to the SEC, a venue in the city of Glasgow. Here's some more detail about what you can expect...
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Cancellation policies for courses, events and RCPCH Conference
Information about our cancellation and refund policies across our courses and events portfolio.