Paediatrics and Child Health Technology Conference
2-3 December 2026 | Sheffield, UK & Online
Please note that this event is supported by industry sponsorship, including pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. Sponsors have no influence over the agenda or the selection of speakers, except for sponsored sessions which will be clearly labelled in the programme.
Information for Delegates & FAQs
The Paediatrics and Child Health Technology 2026 conference will take place on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd December 2026, and will be hosted online and in-person at Sheffield Children’s National Centre for Child Health Technology.
Overview
Organisers
The conference is being co-organised by the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Registration
In-person tickets have now sold out! Virtual passes are still available.
There are both in-person and virtual delegate passes available to purchase.
Both in-person and virtual delegate passes include access to conference sessions across the two-day conference and ‘on demand’ virtual content for one month after the end of the conference.
In-person delegate passes also include a networking session at the end of day one.
Attendees
The conference will bring together speakers and delegates from across healthcare, industry, academia, charities, and research funders to explore the latest technological advancements, discuss research breakthroughs, and develop interdisciplinary collaborations.
Code of Conduct
We strive for all our events to be welcoming, respectful and inclusive experiences, where we value the participation of all attendees. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our events. By attending a RCPCH event, you’re agreeing to respect and be kind to everyone present, regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other aspect of what they look like, where they come from or who they are.
Social Media
The conference team will be posting on LinkedIn before and during the conference. Please share your delegate experiences and stories using the hashtag #PCHT2026
Registration & Programme
App & Live Stream
The conference will be live streamed for our virtual delegates via our dedicated conference platform.
The conference team have partnered with Inclusive Digital to deliver a high-quality experience for delegates joining remotely.
Details about how to download and access the app will be sent to delegates soon.
On Demand Content
Live streamed content will be available ‘on demand’ for both in-person and virtual delegates for one month after the end of the conference.
Details about how to access the on demand content will be sent to delegates soon.
CPD & Attendance Certificates
The Paediatrics and Child Health Technology 2026 conference is CPD approved.
As of 1 September 2016, the Revalidation and CPD team of the RCPCH no longer allocates a number CPD credits to courses or events. The removal of credits associated with events allows delegates to record the educational benefit of the activity through written reflection, in contrast to quantifying the significance based on the time duration of the course. This is in accordance with changes made to the CPD Scheme guidelines published in April 2016.
When recording the activity, delegates should focus on the reflection and detail the following:
- What did you learn?
- What effect has/will the learning had/have on your current practice?
- What further learning or action, if any, is needed as a result of the original learning activity?
Those wishing to record CPD points/credits to accompany their written reflection, should use the universal principal of 1 hour of learning is equal to 1 CPD point/credit.
Certificates will be emailed to attendees within four weeks of the conference following the completion of the conference feedback survey.
Speakers & Programme
Confirmed speakers and the latest programme can be found on the conference website.
Please note that this event is supported by industry sponsorship, including pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. Sponsors have no influence over the agenda or the selection of speakers, except for sponsored sessions which will be clearly labelled in the programme.
Sponsors
We are delighted that the PCHT2026 conference is sponsored by the following organisations.
Virtual sponsors
- Merck (Gold Sponsor)
- Yorkshire and Humber Research Delivery Network (Silver Sponsor)
In-person sponsors
- Neuraxpharm (Silver Sponsor)
- Medipex (Bronze Sponsor)
You can find out more about our sponsors and sponsorship packages on the conference website.
Please note that sponsors have no influence over the agenda or the selection of speakers, except for sponsored sessions which will be clearly labelled in the programme.
Exhibitors
The PCHT2026 is hosting an interactive innovation zone, focussing on innovations of the future.
The Future Innovation Zone is an area of the conference where delegates can learn about and interact with up and coming innovations for paediatrics and child health.
Applications for the Future Innovation Zone have now closed.
You can view a list of exhibitors on the conference website.
Venue & Travel
Venue
The PCHT2026 conference is taking place in-person at:
The Spark (home to Sheffield Children’s National Centre for Child Health Technology)
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
1 Old Hall Road
Sheffield
S9 3TU
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
The conference venue is located on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.
The Park is a dynamic centre for learning and innovation, where people of all ages engage in sports, research, and collaboration.
The Park is also home to:
World-class research and innovation assets in health, wellbeing and sport
- National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, Sheffield
- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (Sheffield Hallam University)
- Advanced Food Innovation Centre (Sheffield Hallam University)
- Medical Diagnostic Centre (Canon Medical Systems and LivingCare)
Elite and professional standard sports facilities
- English Institute of Sport Sheffield (home to several Team GB Olympic and Paralympic teams)
- Ice Sheffield
- Canon Medical Arena (home to Sheffield Sharks and Sheffield Hatters basketball teams)
- Steel City Stadium (home to Sheffield Eagles rugby league and Barnsley Women’s football)
Education establishments
- Oasis Academy – an all-through school for 1,200 children (aged 2 to 16) from the local community
- University Technical College (UTC) – a specialist academy and sixth form for 600 students (aged 14 to 18) focused on computing, health sciences and social care, and sports science.
Meeting Spaces
The conference venue has a number of meeting rooms that are available for booking during the conference.
Please contact hrc-children@nihr.ac.uk to request a meeting room booking. Please include the required time and duration of the meeting.
Meeting room bookings are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Quiet & Prayer Rooms
The conference venue has quiet and prayer rooms available. Rooms will be indicated on the venue map.
Please contact hrc-children@nihr.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Networking
In-person delegate passes also include a networking session at the end of day one. More details will be available soon.
Travel
The Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, where the conference venue, has car parking spaces and is well connected with public transport options including regular trams, buses, and cycling routes.
We are delighted to partner with TravelMaster to offer a 5% on trams, buses, and trains across South Yorkshire.
By Bus
The 207 and X3 services go to Attercliffe Common/Clay Street or Fell Road.
By Tram
The local tram route is the yellow route. The nearest tram stop is Arena/Olympic Legacy Park (7 minute walk).
By Train
The nearest train stations are Meadowhall (2.6 miles) and Sheffield Centre (2.6 miles).
By Bicycle
Follow the National Cycle Network routes 6 or 67. There are cycle loops for you to park your bike at the entrance of the building.
By Car
The Spark is a 10 minute drive from junction 34 of the M1 and a 15 minute drive from Sheffield city centre. Use S9 3TY for map directions.
Parking
Car parking spaces
Please park in front of the Canon Medical Centre at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Alternatively, you are able to use on-street parking or at the Meadowhall and Ikea Park and Rides where you can park and then travel to the venue using the yellow tram.
Car parking payment
The car parks are owned by Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has introduced paid car parking for all visitors from Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Monday to Friday (8am to 6pm)
- Up to 30 minutes – free
- Up to 2 hours – £1
- Up to 4 hours – £2
- Up to 8 hours – £3
- Up to 10 hours – £4
You can pay by scanning the QR code displayed in the car park and paying on your phone, or by using a card at the machine in the car park. Cash payments are not possible.
Accommodation
The conference team have partnered with Marketing Sheffield to secure hotel rooms at special rates for conference delegates.
Nearby Attractions
The Welcome to Sheffield website has a great overview of things to do in Sheffield as well as in the nearby Peak District.