The 6th EHS International Pediatric & Pediatric Critical Care Conference (IPPCCC 2026) takes place on 31 October – 1 November 2026 at Dusit Thani Dubai, UAE. It is organized by Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital under the umbrella of Emirates Health Services (EHS) and managed by the Middle East North Africa Conference Company (MENA Conference). This edition runs under the theme "Preparing Pediatric Healthcare for Tomorrow's Challenges" and brings together clinicians, researchers, educators and healthcare professionals to address emerging challenges in pediatric and pediatric critical care medicine.
The two-day scientific programme comprises ten themed sessions plus an oral-presentation session and a poster display. Day one opens with keynotes on the future of critical care, next-generation vaccines and digital health in growth-hormone therapy, followed by sessions on pediatric neurology and epilepsy, genomic and metabolic medicine, and pediatric intensive care. Day two covers pediatric endocrinology and obesity, immunology and infectious diseases, dermatologic and respiratory emergencies, cardiorespiratory frontiers, and free oral presentations selected from submitted abstracts. International faculty include Dr. Oscar Henry Mayer (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, USA), Dr. Paul Aurora (Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK), Prof. Martin Bitzan (Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital / MBRU, Dubai), Prof. Nandu Thalange (MBRU, Dubai) and Prof. Ubaid Shah (King's College Hospital London – Dubai), alongside leading EHS and UAE-based consultants.
The conference carries two separate accreditations: 13.50 CME hours accredited by the European Council for CME (EACCME), and CPD accreditation by Emirates Health Services. It is compliant with the Mecomed Code of Ethical Business Practice.
Registration fees (original currency, plus 5% VAT): Physicians AED 1,500; Allied Health Professionals AED 1,000; Residents & Medical Students AED 700. The abstract-submission deadline (20 September 2026) has passed; accepted abstracts were notified on 10 October 2026 and selected poster presenters receive complimentary registration on their presentation day.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Global Medicine is the Knowledge Partner. Sponsors and exhibitors include GSK (Silver), Merck (Supporter), Metromed (Bronze), and exhibitors Al Hayat, AMMSCo, NewBridge Pharmaceuticals and Emitac Healthcare Solutions.
Official conference book (PDF): https://golyvcihagpiwewnixfl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-images/ippccc-2026/6th-IPPCCC-Brochure.pdf
