RCPCH Conference 2025 - Event programme

In-person programme

Day 1 - Wednesday 26 March

08:45- 10:15 - Plenary 

08:45-08:50 | Welcome from RCPCH President Professor Steve Turner

08:50-09:00 | RCPCH &Us welcome

09:00-09:40 | Keynote speaker 

09:40-10:15 | Abstract presentations and Q&A

10:15-11:00 - Break 

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the comfort and refreshment break.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab a refreshment and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.

11:00-12:15 - Workshops

• Write to me, not about me: Best practice in written communication
• Show Up! Using creative co-production to explore health inequality with under-represented young people
• A sustainable paediatric workforce: How can we improve future medical staffing?
• Safeguarding children and young people beyond the acute ward: Tips and tricks
• Sudden child deaths masterclass: Using science to understand investigations and risk factors
• Justice for children, families and colleagues: Essential medicolegal skills for all
• Born in Bradford: Let's make child health scientific discoveries together
• Let's talk about 16 and 17-year-olds in the Emergency Department: Hosted by APEM
• Understanding rare diseases: From genomics to surveillance, the role of the BPSU
• Effective improvement from reviews

12:15-13:45 - Lunch break

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the lunch break.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab lunch and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations. 

12:15-13:45 - Lunch for Senior Members, Senior Fellows, and Honorary Fellows

This event is a three-course meal exclusively for Senior Members, Senior Fellows, and Honorary Fellows. 

Tickets cost £25 per person and must be purchased in advance of the event. You can do this via the booking portal 

Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event. If you have any questions or queries about registering, please email rcpch@haymarket.com or call +44 (0) 20 8267 4064. 

13:45-14:45 - Plenary

13:45-13:50 | Welcome from the Chair

13:50-14:30 | Keynote speaker 

14:30 - 14:45 | Awards

14:45 - 15:30 - Break

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the comfort and refreshment break.

Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work. Grab a refreshment and network with both new and old friends. Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.

15:30-17:45 - Specialty and Special Interest sessions

• Association of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (APEM)
• British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD) and Paediatric Mental Health Association (PMHA)
• British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology (BAPA)
• British Paediatric Allergy Immunity and Infection Group (BPAIIG) and British Society for Rheumatology (BSR)
• Child Protection Special Interest Group
• British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) and British Paediatric Respiratory Society (BPRS)
• International Child Health Group (ICHG)
• British Society for History of Paediatrics and Child Health (BSHPCH)
• Designing and delivering outstanding health services for children and young people
• British Association of Child and Adolescent Public Health (BACAPH)
• British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO): Hot topics in paediatrics

17:45-18:45 - Welcome drinks reception

Head to the exhibition hall to join the welcome drinks reception, a fantastic opportunity to unwind at the end of the first day and meet new people.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab a refreshment and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.
• Stop by the RCPCH stand to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.

18:30 - British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin dinner

Join BAPIO for a drinks reception, exquisite Indian dinner and Bollywood music. Details on how to book will be available soon. 

Day 2 - Thursday 27 March

07:00 - 6.5k run

Kickstart your day by joining the group 6.5 kilometre run led by former VP for Training and Assessment, Dr David Evans.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to add some healthy momentum to your morning, set your alarm and meet us at the starting line!

08:00-08:30 - Early morning workshops

• Children and young people's mental health: A toolkit for every paediatrician
• Perspectives on PANS and PANDAS in 2025: Opportunities and challenges
• Our stories are our strength: An anti-burnout session for all child health professionals

08:45-10:15 - Plenary

08:45-08:55 | Welcome from the Chair

09:00-09:40 | Keynote speaker

09:35-10:15 | Abstract presentations and Q&A

10:15-11:00 - Break

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the comfort and refreshment break.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab a refreshment and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.

11:00-12:15 - Workshops

• Post COVID syndrome in children and young people: Complexities and challenges - a multidisciplinary interactive workshop
• An interactive simulated journey of paediatric burns management from injury to discharge!
• ALSG children and young people APEx: Management of acute distress and children's mental health - identifying RCPCH priorities
• #ChoosePaediatrics – including the Tony Jackson Memorial Prize session
• Enhancing vaccine uptake and ensuring equity in paediatric populations
• Here, air, everywhere: Practice-based solutions to the problem of air pollution
• Understanding birthmarks: A paediatrician's guide to diagnosis and care
• Designing solutions with parent carers for children with complex medical needs
• Child oral health: Is it my business?

12:15-13:45 - Lunch break

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the lunch break.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab lunch and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.

12:15-13:45 - Annual General Meeting

All College members are welcome to join AGM in person or virtually via a livestream. The AGM will receive reports on College activities covering the last fiscal and calendar year. This includes the Treasurer’s report on accounts and a number of other key pieces of business.

13:45-16:00 - Specialty and Special Interest sessions

• British Association of General Paediatrics (BAGP) and General and Adolescent Paediatric Research in the United Kingdom and Ireland (GAPRUKI)
• British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) and the Neonatal Society
• Association of Paediatric Palliative Medicine (APPM) and Paediatric Critical Care Society (PCCS)
• Paediatricians with Expertise in Cardiology Special Interest Group (PECSIG)
• Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG)
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Member Reference Group (EDI)
• British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology (BSPAD) and British Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (BSPGHAN)
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS)
• George Still Forum – ADHD and related neurodevelopmental disorder group

16:00-16:45 - Break

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the comfort and refreshment break.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab a refreshment and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.

16:45-18:00 - Plenary

16:45 – 16:50 | Welcome from the Chair

16:50 – 17:30 | Keynote speaker 

17:30 - 18:00 | Awards: Visiting Fellow Awards, Honorary Fellows, James Spence Medal

19:30-00:00 - Conference Dinner

As day two of the conference draws to a close, we invite you to unwind and network at our Conference Dinner. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy a memorable evening. Conveniently hosted in the same building as the conference, it couldn't be easier to attend.

Tickets cost £70 and include a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, a three-course meal paired with a half bottle of wine (or a soft drink if you prefer), followed by entertainment and dancing. You can book your place via the booking portal.

Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event. If you have any questions or queries about registering, please email rcpch@haymarket.com or call +44 (0) 20 8267 4064.

Day 3 - Friday 28 March

07:30-08:15 - Yoga

Please note that advance booking is required, you can do this via the booking portal. Delegates who haven't pre-booked will not be able to join the class on the day.

For delegates who have already booked, mats will be provided. Get ready to start your day refreshed and invigorated. See you on the mat!

If you have any questions or queries about registering, please email rcpch@haymarket.com or call +44 (0) 20 8267 4064.

08:00-08:30 - Early morning workshops

• Medicines for Children - the future is here
• Thrive Paediatrics- Big and small actions to improve well-being and working Lives
• Talking to patients and families about air pollution

08:45-10:00 - Plenary 

08:45-08:50 | Welcome from the Chair

08:50-09:30 | Keynote Speaker 

09:30-10:00 | Abstract presentations and Q&A

10:00-10:45 - Break

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the comfort and refreshment break.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab a refreshment and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.

10:45-13:00 Specialty and Special Interest sessions

• British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) and The Royal College of Psychiatry
• Paediatric Educators' Special Interest Group (PEDSIG)
• Climate Change Working Group
• British Association for Paediatric Nephrology (BAPN)
• Ethics and Law Advisory Committee
• British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group (BIMDG)
• British Paediatric and Adolescent Bone Group (BPABG) and British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes (BSPED)
• Young People's Health Special Interest Group (YPHSIG)
• Trainee Oversight Committee
• Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) and British Society of Haematology (BSH)

13:00-14:00 - Lunch break

Don't miss out on the action in the exhibition hall during the lunch break.

• Make sure you visit the wide selection of posters. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Grab lunch and network with both new and old friends.
• Explore the exhibition stands and learn about the latest innovations.

14:00-15:15 - Plenary

14:00-14:05 | Welcome from the Chair

14:05-14:20 | RCPCH & Us 

14:20-15:00 | Keynote Speaker 

15:00-15:15 | President Closing Remarks 

Virtual programme

Our virtual programme features a selection of recorded sessions that can be accessed as part of the virtual experience. Join us in real-time to watch the sessions live or enjoy the flexibility of on-demand viewing post-event. It is important to note that only the sessions listed below are part of the virtual programme and are available to watch online. All other sessions will be taking place in person only.

New for Conference 2025, we will have an additional livestream meaning even more content will be made available on our virtual platform. We will update this page with information about what content the additional livestream will cover, so keep checking for the latest information!

Day 1 - Wednesday 26 March  (virtual)

08:45-10:15 - Plenary

08:45-08:50 | Welcome from RCPCH President Professor Steve Turner

08:50-09:00 | RCPCH &Us welcome

09:00-09:40 | Keynote speaker 

09:40-10:15 | Abstract presentations and Q&A

10:15-11:00 - Break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

12:15-13:45 - Lunch break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

13:45–14:45 - Plenary

13:45-13:50 | Welcome from the Chair

13:50-14:30 | Keynote speaker 

14:30 - 14:45 | Awards

14:45-15:30 - Break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

Day 2 - Thursday 27 March (virtual)

08:45-10:15 - Plenary 

08:45-08:55 | Welcome from the Chair

09:00-09:40 | Keynote speaker

09:35-10:15 | Abstract presentations and Q&A

10:15-11:00 - Break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

12:15-13:45 - Lunch break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

12:15-13:45 - Annual General Meeting

All College members are welcome to join AGM, which takes place at Conference in Glasgow. About one week before, members will get an email with a link to the AGM livestream. Note this is a different livestream to our Conference sessions and will not be on the Conference app.

The AGM will receive reports on College activities covering the last fiscal and calendar year. This includes the Treasurer’s report on accounts and a number of other key pieces of business.

16:00-16:45 - Break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

16:45-18:00 - Plenary

16:45-16:50 | Welcome from the Chair

16:50-17:30 | Keynote speaker 

17:30-18:00 | Awards: Visiting Fellow Awards, Honorary Fellows and James Spence Medal

Day 3 - Friday 28 March (virtual)

08:45-10:00 - Plenary

08:45-08:50 | Welcome from the Chair

08:50-09:30 | Keynote Speaker 

09:30-10:00 | Abstract presentations and Q&A

10:00-10:45 - Break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

13:00-14:00 - Lunch break

Don't forget to explore the Conference app. You will be able to:

• See the wide selection of posters in the ePoster gallery. The chat function is a fantastic opportunity to network with poster presenters and find out more about their work.
• Visit the RCPCH member area to find out more about the wide range of work carried out by the College.
• Explore the exhibitor pages and speak to their representatives via the chat function 

14:00-15:15 - Plenary

14:00-14:05 | Welcome from the Chair

14:05-14:20 | RCPCH & Us 

14:20-15:00 | Keynote Speaker 

15:00-15:15 | President Closing Remarks