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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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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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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Cancellation policies for courses, events and RCPCH 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 RCPCH 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.