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 | Justin N. Baker | € 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: Julie Hauer, Joana Mendes
Min Capacity: 30 pers. Max Capacity: 80 pers.
Description: Topics: – Decision making: Initiation of Life support technologies – Hospital vs Community access to technology – Transition to Home to Home/Hospice Objective: Develop an Ethics’ based “practice map” for share-decision making with families (from the start to the finish line!) – Discuss the challenges from High and low -Mid developed countries in resource allocation perspectives – Learn from Families and their stories Teaching Methodology: Videos of testimonies from families, Case-base teaching: Round table and group discussion, Formal presentation by experts Outcomes: Evaluation with brief Questionnaire before and after – Group communication of “pearls to take home” Intended audience: Clinicians including allied professionals looking after children with technology dependent, or acute care clinicians involved in decision-making about implementing technology in paediatric and Palliative Care Level: Entry to mid-level experience
Title: Bereavement Care
Date: 21st October 2026
Duration: 1-day (08.30 -16.30)
Coordinator: Justin N. Baker
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.
