Overview
Date: 2–3 December 2026
Time: 09:00am-17:00pm GMT (both days)
Format: Hybrid (in person and online)
Location: National Centre for Child Health Technology, The Spark, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield, UK (S9 3TU)
The Paediatrics and Child Health Technology Conference 2026 is a national conference co-hosted by the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).
This two-day event will bring together clinicians, researchers, industry partners, charities, funding organisations, and children and young people to explore the future of paediatric and child health technology. The conference combines the strengths of the Child Health Technology Conference and the RCPCH Digital Paediatrics programme, creating a unique forum for innovation, research translation, digital health implementation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, discuss research breakthroughs, share best practice, and build partnerships that accelerate the development and adoption of safe, effective, and equitable innovations for children and young people.
Why attend?
The conference will focus on:
- Emerging child health technologies
- Digital paediatrics and data-enabled care
- Research translation and innovation adoption
- Clinical implementation and evaluation
- Safety, governance, and interoperability
- Collaboration across healthcare, academia, industry, and patient communities
The event aims to provide practical insights alongside cutting-edge research and innovation, helping to shape the future of paediatric healthcare technology.
Innovation Zone
A dedicated Future Innovation Zone will showcase emerging paediatric technologies and innovations currently in development.
The Innovation Zone will provide opportunities to:
- Explore new health technologies
- Meet research and clinical teams
- Connect with potential collaborators
- Learn about innovations before commercial launch
Research teams based in universities and NHS organisations are invited to showcase novel paediatric and child health technologies.
Registration and further information
For the full programme, registration details, abstract submissions, and Innovation Zone information, visit the conference website.
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations looking to raise their profile, engage with leading clinicians, researchers and innovators, and support the advancement of paediatric and child health technology. More information can be found here.