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APPM Conference 2026

Organised by the Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine
Dates12–13 Nov 2026
CityBirmingham, United Kingdom
A two-day APPM paediatric palliative medicine conference in Birmingham, with Day 1 focused on research and Day 2 on innovation and development, plus poster abstract submissions published through BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and hospice/palliative care professionals working in paediatric palliative medicine across the UK.
Networking
Good: APPM describes the event as bringing hospice and palliative care professionals together from across the UK to learn and network.
Research Value
High: Day 1 focuses on research in paediatric palliative medicine and successful abstracts are published by BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.
Trainee Relevance
Good for paediatric palliative medicine trainees and clinicians with research or service-development work, especially because poster abstracts can be submitted and successful abstracts are published.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and hospice/palliative care professionals working in paediatric palliative medicine across the UK.
Networking
Good: APPM describes the event as bringing hospice and palliative care professionals together from across the UK to learn and network.
Research Value
High: Day 1 focuses on research in paediatric palliative medicine and successful abstracts are published by BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.
Trainee Relevance
Good for paediatric palliative medicine trainees and clinicians with research or service-development work, especially because poster abstracts can be submitted and successful abstracts are published.
Programme Highlights
Conference day
Research within paediatric palliative medicinekeynote
Innovative and influential researchers within Europe
Posters
Poster abstract presentations
Keynote Speakers
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 1 July 2026
Paediatric palliative medicine research
Innovation and development in paediatric palliative medicine
Poster abstracts

MedicMess Tips

  • Poster abstract submissions close on 1 July 2026.
  • Send poster submissions to admin@appm.org.uk using the APPM template and BMJ requirements.
  • Successful abstracts will be published by BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.
  • Registration was expected to open in April, but no visible booking URL or fee table was found on the rendered conference page.
Key Deadlines
1 Jul 2026
Abstract submission deadline
12 Nov 2026 · 128 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
CityBirmingham
Venue NoteThe event page says Birmingham but does not publish a venue name or travel details yet.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyPaediatric Palliative Medicine
Organising societyAssociation for Paediatric Palliative Medicine
Conference formatIn-person only
The Complete Guide to the APPM Conference 2026

APPM Conference 2026 will take place in Birmingham on 12-13 November 2026, bringing together hospice and palliative care professionals from across the UK to learn and network in a relaxed atmosphere. The Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine states that Day 1 will focus on research within paediatric palliative medicine, with presentations by innovative and influential researchers within Europe, while Day 2 explores Pushing the Boundaries through innovation and development in paediatric palliative medicine. The conference has a clear poster abstract route: APPM invites abstract submissions for poster presentation, with a closing date of 1 July 2026 and submissions sent to admin@appm.org.uk using the linked template and requirements. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care has agreed to publish successful abstracts, with APPM responsible for submitting accepted abstracts in the required format. Registration was expected to open in April, but the rendered conference page does not yet show a booking URL, fee table, registration deadline, CPD accreditation or venue name beyond Birmingham. For junior doctors and paediatric palliative medicine trainees, the strongest value is the research day, poster presentation opportunity and publication pathway through BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.