Welcome to our 2nd Annual Conference

Celebrating the innovation, dedication, and impact of paediatricians across the West Midlands. This theme showcases quality improvement projects, service developments, educational initiatives, and research that have shaped local practice. Share your successes and learning that highlight how our region is leading the way in advancing child health and paediatric care.

From global health partnerships to charity work and international collaborations, this theme highlights the outward reach of West Midlands paediatrics. Explore how our professionals contribute to improving children’s health worldwide through volunteering, advocacy, and innovation, and how these experiences enrich our regional practice and perspective on child health.

Technology and innovation are reshaping paediatrics. This theme invites abstracts exploring artificial intelligence, digital tools, data-driven care, and innovative approaches that enhance diagnosis, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Share how emerging technologies are being integrated into practice to map the next frontier of paediatric care and clinical excellence.

Families are central to paediatric care. This theme focuses on partnership, co-production, and communication between healthcare teams and families. Submissions might include initiatives improving family experience, patient-centred care, safeguarding, inclusion, or empowerment, reflecting how collaboration with children, young people, and carers shapes the future of paediatrics.

As we map the future, our upcoming paediatric workforce are key. This theme welcomes projects in medical education, training innovation, mentorship, wellbeing, and workforce development. Explore how we can support and sustain a thriving paediatric workforce equipped to meet the challenges of the next generation of care.