Enjoy 4 days packed with science, clinical updates, and networking opportunities.
The EAPS program will cover the full spectrum of paediatrics and bring together all key subspecialties, “From Every Angle, For Every Child”.
EAPS 2026 will bring together international experts and thought leaders to explore the latest advancements and challenges in paediatrics and neonatology.
Choose from a diverse range of sessions designed to cater to all aspects of child health, from clinical care to policy and patient-centered approaches:
The Congress program starts at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 24 September.
*Programme is subject to change and updated as of January 2026
Session Types & Formats:
Key Plenary Sessions
Format Description: Each session will feature a globally renowned expert addressing a major, world-changing phenomenon relevant to paediatrics.
Why Attend: These sessions are designed to set the tone of the congress, highlighting key developments that have a broad and lasting impact on child health worldwide. They bring influential thought leaders directly to the audience, ensuring high visibility and engagement with cutting-edge ideas.
Current Paediatrics Sessions
Format Description: Speakers will focus on key issues and advancements within the core topics of paediatric care, from newborn care to adolescent medicine.
Why Attend: These sessions cater to a broad paediatric audience, ensuring relevance for all attendees while addressing the latest research, treatment approaches, and clinical guidelines. It appeals to the everyday clinical needs of participants, making it foundational to the event.
Paediatrics in Practice – Disease-Specific Panels
Format Description: Each session focuses on one paediatric disease or condition, featuring a multi-disciplinary panel of experts discussing the latest treatments and challenges.
Why Attend: This hands-on, case-based approach breaks down complex diseases and provides practical, actionable insights. The interdisciplinary nature fosters collaboration and new treatment approaches, making it directly applicable to clinical practice.
Step-by-Step Education Forums
Format Description: Interactive forums that guide attendees through clinical procedures, diagnostic processes, or management techniques in a methodical, stepwise fashion.
Why Attend: These sessions are designed to enhance skills and knowledge through practical education, providing attendees with clear, step-by-step guidance to improve their day-to-day practice in paediatrics. It will provide the so called “Algorithm approach” for attendees to take in their trolleys back home.
Guidelines & Consensus Sessions
Patient-Family Perspective Sessions
Format Description: Real-life stories and insights from patients and their families are presented, focusing on the impact of paediatric care from the patient’s point of view.
Why Attend: These sessions highlight the human side of healthcare, showcasing the direct impact that treatments, care, and policies have on the lives of children and families. Most importantly, these sessions aim to educate the family of the patient about the disease, helping them become more engaged and attentive to the patient’s needs. This emotionally compelling format deepens the audience’s understanding of patient-centered care and family involvement.
Morning Rounds
Format Description: Speakers will provide educational content based on the session topic followed by an interactive discussion, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with the speakers and ask questions. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share insights.
Why Attend: These sessions are a must-attend for trainees looking to build a solid foundation in paediatric care. Whether you’re in your early years of training or looking to expand your knowledge, the content will equip you with the latest research, practical treatment strategies, and clinical guidelines. With a focus on real-world applications, these sessions are designed to address the everyday challenges you may encounter.
Beyond Medicine Sessions
Format Description: These sessions explore broader themes in paediatrics, such as ethics, social determinants of health, advocacy, policy, well-being, work-life balance, mental health, and the role of innovation in improving paediatric outcomes.
Why Attend: Focusing on non-clinical but equally critical aspects of paediatrics, these sessions foster a holistic approach to child health. They encourage broader thinking and engagement with the societal factors that shape healthcare delivery, making them an excellent platform for sponsors interested in future-oriented discussions.
Networking at the Bar
Format Description: Join an engaging roundtable session where a select group of experts each lead discussions on topics they are truly passionate about.
You’ll find each table focused on a unique subject designed to spark curiosity and inspire meaningful conversation. Feel free to take a seat at the table that resonates most with your interests—this is your opportunity to dive deep, ask questions, and connect directly with thought leaders in a relaxed, interactive setting.
Why Attend: This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with experts in an informal, welcoming setting. Sit face-to-face with thought leaders, gain deeper insights into the topic at hand, and ask the questions that matter most to you. It’s your chance to move beyond the surface and truly explore the ideas that spark your curiosity.
Short Oral Sessions (Abstract Presentations)
Format Description: Presentations by selected abstract submitters, offering a platform for emerging research and innovation in paediatrics.
Why Attend: Each session includes multiple short, focused talks on research findings. These sessions offer early-career researchers and clinicians a chance to showcase their work, fostering innovation and new connections.
E-Poster Walks
Guided tours through digital poster presentations, where presenters offer brief explanations of their research while answering questions from attendees.
Join us at the leading international event dedicated to paediatrics & neonatology.
Since 2006, the EAPS Congress has united paediatricians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world, to advance paediatric and neonatal care.
100+
International Speakers
6
Key Plenary Lectures
16
Current Paediatrics Sessions
20
Paediatrics in Practice Sessions
4
Workshops
Be part of the EAPS Program
Whether you are an established professional looking to update your expertise, or an emerging researcher or clinician seeking to connect with mentors, EAPS 2026 promises a dynamic, interactive, and informative experience for all.
Thank you very much for the unforgettable event. It was my first EAPS and definitely not the last. I am already planning to go to Athens, because I really liked all the lectures, the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It was nice to see and communicate with colleagues from all over the world. Thank you very much!