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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Conference.
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Code of conduct for Â鶹´«Ã½ in person events
We strive for all Â鶹´«Ã½ events to be welcoming, respectful and inclusive experiences, where we value the participation of all attendees. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our event...
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St David's Day Conference 2026
26 February 2026
Cardiff
Hosted by Â鶹´«Ã½ 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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Â鶹´«Ã½ Conference 2026 - Abstract submission FAQs
The Â鶹´«Ã½ 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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IPA and Â鶹´«Ã½ discontinue plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025
31 August 2023
The International Pediatric Association (IPA) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (Â鶹´«Ã½) discontinue their plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025.
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Â鶹´«Ã½ Conference 2026 - Abstract submission guidelines
The Â鶹´«Ã½ 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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Â鶹´«Ã½ Conference 2026 - Workshop proposals
The Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ at 30: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Fut...
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FÂ鶹´«Ã½/MÂ鶹´«Ã½ Admission Ceremony
This special occasion celebrates the success of those who have recently become either a Fellow or Member of the College having achieved MÂ鶹´«Ã½ or FÂ鶹´«Ã½ status. This is an opportunity to recognise their exceptional hard work and dedication to paediatrics and child health.
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Cancellation policies for courses, events and Â鶹´«Ã½ Conference
Information about our cancellation and refund policies across our courses and events portfolio.
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Privacy notice - Events and courses
Protecting the privacy and personal data of people who attend our events and courses is highly important to us. The following explains how the Â鶹´«Ã½ uses any information you give to us and the way we protect your privacy. This statement covers the use of data provided when booking to attend both fac...
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Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Prize
The Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Fund was established following a donation to the British Paediatric Association by Commander and Mrs A H Blacow in memory of their son, Michael, a trainee paediatrician who was killed in an accident.