Events

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    • Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting

    April 24-27, 2026 | Boston, MA

    The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting is the premier international conference for pediatric researchers, educators, and clinicians. As the event’s original founder, SPR plays an essential role in shaping the meeting’s scientific program and advancing its mission to connect the global academic pediatric community.  

    Each year, PAS connects thousands of child health professionals to share groundbreaking research, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and explore innovation in pediatric medicine. SPR members are featured prominently through invited sessions, SPR Research Assemblies, award-winning presentations, and presidential plenaries.  

    The PAS Meeting is produced through the partnership of four leading pediatric associations: the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Academic Pediatrics Association (APA), the American Pediatric Society (APS), and the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR). 

    Join Us at PAS 2026

    Paediatric Research for the Future of Children (PRFC)
    A Global Forum

    February 11-13, 2026 | Geneva, Switzerland

    The inaugural Paediatric Research for the Future of Children (PRFC) A Global Forum brought together pediatric investigators from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia during a time of rapid scientific and structural change in the field.

    Jointly hosted by the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) and the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR), PRFC was designed to showcase research and focused dialogue on the evolving landscape of child health research.

    The 2026 Scientific Research Themes:

    • Precision Medicine & Novel Therapies in Pediatrics 
    • Big Data in Pediatric Research 
    • Child Mental Health and Development 
    • Early Life Determinants of Health and Disease
    • Promoting Global Pediatric Research and Pediatric Clinician Scientists 
    PRFC 2026 highlights
    • PRFC day one speakers and chairs
    • Diana Bianchi Photo
    • PRFC senior-early career invited speakers
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    SPR Regional Societies Meetings

    The Eastern, Western, Southern, and Midwest SPR societies are independent regional groups that foster research collaboration and professional development across North America. 

    International Meetings

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    Event Name

    Date

    Location

    Japan Pediatric Society Annual Meeting

    April 2026

    Japan

    PAS 2026 Meeting

    April 24-27, 2026

    Boston, MA

    Midwest Society for Pediatric Research

    September 17-19, 2025

    Chicago, IL

    European SPR Annual Meeting

    October 28-31, 2026

    Lyon, France

    Pediatric Research for the Future of Children (PRFC) A Global Forum

    February 11-13, 2026

    Geneva, Switzerland

    2025 World Pediatrics Conference

    October 10-11, 2025

    Singapore

    Western Society for Pediatric Research

    January 15-17, 2026

    Carmel, CA

    Southern Society for Pediatric Research

    February 26-28, 2026

    New Orleans, LA

    Eastern Society for Pediatric Research

    March 13-15, 2026

    Philadelphia, PA

    Announcement for the PAS 2026 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, scheduled for April 24–27 in Boston. Text at the bottom reads "97th Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting."

    Join Us at PAS 2026

    April 24 – 27, 2026 | Boston, MA

    The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting connects over 8,000 pediatric leaders dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and innovation in child and adolescent health. This premier international gathering offers opportunities to share research, explore emerging ideas, build career opportunities, and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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