AAP National Conference

The programme is designed to support clinicians and care teams with timely updates across pediatric medicine, plus hands-on learning opportunities and a major exhibition showcasing tools, technologies and services used in pediatric care and practice. The 2026 edition heads to San Diego for a five-day in-person event focused on improving outcomes and efficiency in pediatric practice.

Who the audience is and how many attend

Audience

• Pediatricians across general pediatrics and subspecialties
• Pediatric residents, fellows and early-career clinicians
• Advanced practice providers, nurses and allied health professionals involved in child health
• Practice leaders and administrators focused on care delivery and operations
• Industry partners supplying pediatric diagnostics, devices, therapeutics, digital tools and practice solutions

Scale

• Educational sessions: 350+
• Exhibition: positioned as the largest pediatric technology exhibit of its kind
• The organiser does not consistently publish a single fixed headline total for attendees/exhibitors on the main public pages.

What to expect

• A large multi-day education programme with clinical updates and practice-focused learning
• Hands-on sessions and practical training components alongside traditional lectures
• A substantial exhibition for discovering new pediatric technologies, products and services
• High-density networking with pediatric professionals across specialties and career stages
• A San Diego venue-based congress format designed for easy movement between sessions, exhibit hall and meetings