Pre-Congress Workshops

In response to popular demand, four pre-congress workshops on different themes of significant interest have been scheduled.  The workshops, lead by eminent international paediatric palliative care experts, will run simultaneously on Wednesday the 21st October 2026 from 8.30 to 16.30.

Please note that pre-conference workshops can only be booked online congress registration page in connection with the registration for the congress.

Participation in the pre-congress workshops will be limited to a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 80 participants, places will be allocated on a first come first-served basis.

Registration for the pre-congress workshops closes on 4th October 2026

Fees for Participants include:

  • Attendance in the selected workshop
  • Refreshments and lunch
Pre-Congress Workshops Topics Duration Course Directors Cost until 17th May 2026 Cost from 18th May 2026
Perinatal PPC 8hrs Brian S. Carter € 150 € 200
Children Dependent on Lifesaving Technology 8hrs Daniel Garros € 150 € 200
Bereavement Care 8hrs TBD € 150 € 200
Research Fundamentals: From Research Idea to
Written Report		 8hrs Julia Downing € 150 € 200

IT’S NOT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOP ON THE DAY OF THE CONGRESS

Title: Perinatal PPC 
Date: 21st October 2026
Duration: 1-day (08.30 -16.30)
Coordinator: Brian S. Carter
Co presenters: TBD
Min Capacity: 30 pers. Max Capacity: 80 pers.

Title: Children Dependent on Lifesaving Technology
Date: 21st October 2026
Duration: 1-day (08.30 -16.30)
Coordinator: Daniel Garros
Co presenters: TBD
Min Capacity: 30 pers. Max Capacity: 80 pers.

Title: Bereavement Care
Date: 21st October 2026
Duration: 1-day (08.30 -16.30)
Coordinator: TBD
Co presenters: TBD
Min Capacity: 30 pers. Max Capacity: 80 pers.

Title: Research Fundamentals: From Research Idea to Written Report
Date: 21st October 2026
Duration: 1-day (08.30 -16.30)
Coordinator: Julia Downing
Co presenters: TBD
Min Capacity: 30 pers. Max Capacity: 80 pers.