2026 Neonatal/Fetal Conference: From the Womb and Beyond

Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:30 AM - Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:30 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (24.75 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (24.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (24.75 hours), General Attendance (24.75 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (24.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (24.75 hours)

The 2026 Neonatal/Fetal Conference will highlight concepts of the use of evidence-based principles of care in perinatal, fetal, and neonatal practice. The rapidly expanding evidence in these specialty areas poses challenges for the professional to remain current and to recognize opportunities for change in thought and practice. The goal of the conference is to offer science, methodology, practice initiatives and discussion points for the participant to explore. The target audience includes nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers and any other health care workers who need to broaden their abilities to support babies, parents and families in the healthcare setting.

1. Utilize evidence-based practice recommendations to improve patient outcomes
2. Implement the latest, evidence-based treatment options in perinatal and neonatal patients to improve the quality of care
3. Incorporate the most up-to-date, relevant patient education and self-management guidelines into practice for patients and families to utilize before, during, and after discharge in order to successfully transition care into the home
4. Improve communication amongst the healthcare team.

New in 2026!

Join us for the Pre-Symposium Human Milk Day in Stecker Auditorium- Monday May 11, 2026. 

Click on the "Schedule" Tab for more information. 

** Please note, you must select "In Person" for your entirety or "Virtual" Registration for your entirety.  There is no opportunity to switch between In-Person and Virtual on individual days.  

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Thank you for considering our exhibit opportunities for the 2026 Neonatal/Fetal Conference.   

To confirm your participation as an exhibitor, please complete the following 3 STEP PROCESS.

***Please note, your participation will not be confirmed until all 3 steps are complete.  

Step 1.  Choose your participation on this portal.  This will lead you through the online registration process.  

Step 2. Please fill out, sign and return the Exhibitor Agreement.  CLICK HERE to access the agreement.   Submit completed agreement to [email protected]

Step 3:  Complete payment (either on the online portal or send a check to the address on the exhibitor agreement)

Once all 3 steps are completed, you will be confirmed.  Exhibitors and Sponsors will be accepted on a First Come First Serve Basis. 

NEW in 2026! 

Exhibit Opportunity optional Add-On.   Join us for the Pre-Symposium Human Milk Day held at Stecker Auditorium.

Monday, May 11, 2025.  

Exhibit at this Event

You are invited to submit a poster abstract for the 2026 Neonatal/ Fetal Conference: “From the Womb and Beyond”.

The conference is devoted to exploring the evidence and challenges associated with achieving quality and safety goals for our families and sick newborns. This conference will be held in person and virtually on May 11-14, 2026.

Our goal is to have poster available on May 12, 13th and 14th. However, we understand this isn’t possible for all presenters to attend so the primary poster viewing is on Wednesday May 13th. We request that presenters be available at the poster viewing sessions during conference breaks on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 as well as at the Wine and Cheese reception held from 5-6:30pm that evening. All poster presenters must be registered conference participants.

Submission Requirements:

A completed Abstract Submission Form should include:

• Title
• Author name(s) with credentials
• Statement of problem
• Methods
• Summary of results
• Implications and lessons learned

An abstract about your poster; limited to 500 words

The abstract submission form and abstracts for consideration for poster presentation must be received by March 13, 2026 so that decisions can be made about acceptance in time for travel arrangements to be made if needed. There is a discounted registration for the conference on May 13th will be extended to the primary poster presenter, if the poster is accepted.

Submit your Abstract

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