Events

SPR Members at Eat Greet Celebrate Reception

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Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting

April 29 – May 3, 2027 | Minneapolis, MN

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 2027

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

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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.

Western Society for Pediatric Research | January 14-16, 2027 | Carmel, CA
Southern Society for Pediatric Research | February 18-20, 2027 | New Orleans, LA
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research | February 26-28, 2027 | Philadelphia, PA
Midwest Society for Pediatric Research | September 16-18, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN

International Meetings

Japan Pediatric Society (JPS) Annual Meeting | April 17-19, 2026 | Yamaguchi, Japan
Asian Society for Pediatric Research (ASPR) | October 21-23, 2026 | Seoul, KR
Congress of the European Paediatric Academic Societies (CEPAS) | October 28-31, 2026 | Lyon, France
EAP 2027 Annual Paediatric Congress & Mastercourse | May 20-23, 2027 | Barcelona, Spain
The Congress of joint European Neonatal Societies (jENS) | October 21-25, 2027 | Bilbao, Spain

Pediatricians at the Japan Pediatric Society Meeting

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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