ThePediatricAcademic Societies(PAS)2026Meeting will bring together more than 7,500 pediatric researchers, clinicians, and medical educators, including over 2,100 trainees, from April 24-27, 2026, at the Thomas M.Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.
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The PAS Meeting is the premier international forum for advancing pediatric research, education, and clinical innovation. Each year, it brings the academic pediatric community together to share groundbreaking discoveries shaping the future of child and adolescent health.
Themeeting beginswithPASTicketedEventsonFridaymorning,April24,offering attendees the opportunity to jumpstart their PAS 2026 experience. These focused sessions, available for an additional fee, provide in-depth learning and networking opportunities, and can be added during registration.
Attendeeswillhaveaccesstomorethan350scientificsessions, 670oralabstracts,and over 3,000 posters across 70 pediatric specialties.Asampling of research topics includesNeonatalandPerinatalMedicine,PediatricHealthPolicy andAdvocacy,Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, and Neurology.
The Incubator Podcast will also be on-site throughout the meeting, recording live interviews and discussions with leading clinicians, researchers, and innovators in pediatrics. Attendees are encouraged to stop by and join the conversations shaping the future of pediatric medicine.
“ThePASMeetingunitesourglobal pediatriccommunityaroundonecommongoal-to improve the lives of children through science, collaboration, and compassion,” said Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP, SFHM,PAS Program Chair. “Together, we are shaping the discoveries and practices that define the future of pediatric care.”
The Opening General Session on Friday,April 24, at 2:30 p.m., will feature keynote speaker PaulA. Offit, MD, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases attheChildren'sHospitalofPhiladelphia(CHOP)andDirector oftheVaccineEducation Center.
Dr.Offitisaninternationallyrecognizedexpertinvirology andimmunologyandaworld-renowned pediatrician. His decades of research and public service have profoundly advanced global child health and immunization efforts.
DuringtheOpeningGeneral Session,PASwillalsorecognizeFOPO's2026Joseph W. St. Geme Jr. LeadershipAwardee for outstanding contributions to pediatrics. The recipient will be announced in February 2026.
PAS is proud to continue its Community Outreach Project initiative by supporting CradlestoCrayons,aBoston-basednonprofit providingessentialitemstochildren living inpoverty.Attendeeswillhavetheopportunitytodonate$5duringregistration,andPAS willmatcheverydollar, upto$2,500.Additionally,participantscanjoinahands-onsock-rolling project held on-site, providing a direct way to make a positive impact in the local community.
Registration Details
— Attendee Registration: Take advantage of early registration savings before March 17, 2026.
— Media Registration: Visit Press Registration or contact Amber Fraley.
PASgratefullyacknowledgesall2026sponsors,including PlatinumSponsorMead Johnson Nutrition.
AboutthePediatricAcademic Societies(PAS)Meeting
The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting connects thousands of leading pediatric researchers, clinicians, and educators worldwide, united by a shared mission: Connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health. PAS is a partnership of four premier pediatric associations:the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the AcademicPediatricAssociation(APA),theAmericanPediatric Society(APS),and the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR).
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Contact:Amber FraleyPAS Communications Manageramber.fraley@pasmeeting.org
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