Neonatal Update is an established annual event produced by Imperial College London. It has origins in a meeting established over 40 years ago and is renowned for its innovative programme incorporating contributions from a wide range of world-leading scientists and clinical researchers. The aim is to introduce delegates to areas of science not necessarily met in their day-to-day activities, to widen horizons and to foster new collaborations. 

Neonatal Update is aimed at:

  • Neonatal and paediatric clinicians and researchers
  • Neonatal and paediatric trainees
  • Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  • Neonatal nurses


The 2024 meeting will be a 4-day, fully in-person event to allow the best possible opportunity for knowledge sharing, discussion, and networking with the global neonatology peer group in the same space.

It will not be streamed live to a virtual audience during the week of the event. However, all presentations will be recorded to enable those unable to be in London access the content at a time of their own convenience. These recorded lectures are available to purchase now and will be ready to view online shortly after the meeting has taken place (approx mid-Dec 2024).

Continued Professional Development

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has approved this activity for CPD in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD Guidelines. Delegates may claim 1 point for each hour of teaching.  The Neonatal Update 2024 programme offers 22 teaching hours/CPD points:  Monday - 6hrs, Tuesday - 7hrs, Wednesday - 4hrs, Thursday - 5hrs
 
Certificates of Attendance will be circulated to all in person delegates by email within two weeks of the meeting to aid self-assessment.
 
CPD points are also valid for digital delegates provided the content has been accessed and watched within 3 months of the meeting - i.e. by 28 February 2025. Certificates will only be issued in the name of the registered delegate who logged in to view the content.

Endorsed by

“The Neonatal Update represents a meeting of outstanding scientific and educational value and ESPR are delighted to endorse this event" Charles Roehr, Immediate Past President, ESPR

Hotel Accommodation

Please use this link to access a range of hotels in close proximity to BMA House: Neonatal Update 2024 Hotel Map: https://hotelmap.com/MGHTX

Young Investigator Award

The Neonatal Update programme will once again offer two Young Investigator Awards, providing an opportunity for neonatal scientists transitioning or newly transitioned to independent research careers to present their work and discuss their programmes with a senior, international audience.

Abstract submission will open on 15 May and close 31 July 2024. Abstracts should be submitted to neonatal.update@imperial.ac.uk or visit the Young Investigator Award page from more information.

Exhibitors

The Neonatal Update meeting is an established and excellent place for product and services providers in the neonatal and paediatric fields to meet with an international group of senior clinicians. Stand spaces are limited, please contact Georgie Holmes g.holmes@imperial.ac.uk for further details.

Contact

To register your interest or for any other enquiries please contact Georgina Holmes

Please note:

Neonatal Update does not accept any funding from formula milk companies at our annual meetings. Neonatal Update wishes to align itself with the standards promoted by UNICEF and WHO and to avoid any potential conflict of interest for those attending our events.

For more information on our policy please contact neonatalupdate@imperial.ac.uk

Previous delegate feedback:

“This is the conference that has most influenced how I practise and think about neonatology both as a clinician and in my ministry role. It provides much more than just a ‘nuts and bolts' update"