Neonatology / Perinatal Medicine · Annual Conference
Neonatal Society Summer Meeting 2026
Organised by the The Neonatal Society
Dates24–25 Jun 2026
VenueThe Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne / hybrid
CityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
FormatIn-person + Hybrid
The Neonatal Society Summer Meeting 2026 is a hybrid two-day neonatal science meeting at The Catalyst, Newcastle, with original science presentations, abstract submission and named keynote, Tizard, Reynolds Shaw and David Harvey lectures.
Audience
Neonatal clinicians, paediatric/neonatal trainees, neonatal researchers and non-clinical scientists working in perinatal medicine.
Networking
Hybrid meeting with in-person attendance, conference dinner, named lectures and society meeting structure; online option broadens access but in-person attendance is likely stronger for networking.
Research Value
High: original science abstracts are invited for presentation, with a named abstract deadline and scientific meeting format.
Trainee Relevance
Strong fit for trainees aiming to present neonatal research or hear named specialist lectures in neonatal science; members and non-members are welcome.
Keynote
PS
Professor Sophie Hambleton
University of Newcastle
Inborn errors of immunity: neonatal perspectives
Keynote
DK
Dr Katherine Coyte
University of Manchester
Global development of the early life microbiome and what it means for human health
Keynote
PJ
Professor Janet Berrington
University of Newcastle
Diagnosis and treatment of preterm intestinal disease - are we making progress?
Keynote
PP
Professor Petra Huppi
University of Geneva
Music and voices in the NICU - impacts on brain function
Keynote
PS
Professor Stavros Petrou
Not stated
Understanding health economic aspects of preterm birth and its management
By CarEventbrite provides map directions to The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne.
ParkingParking was not specified on the inspected pages.
By TrainEventbrite advertises a 25% LNER train discount for attendees using code NGI2027 via the linked LNER offer.
AccommodationEventbrite advertises a hotel discount link and notes a small allocation at the Maldron Hotel, with more rooms expected.
Venue DetailsThe Catalyst, Science Square #3, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG.
Nearest AirportNot specified on inspected pages.
The Neonatal Society Summer Meeting 2026 is a two-day hybrid neonatal science meeting on 24-25 June 2026, with in-person attendance at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne and online attendance available. The Society describes its meetings as open to members and non-members working in clinical and non-clinical disciplines related to perinatal medicine, so the meeting is relevant to neonatal trainees, paediatric trainees with neonatal interests, academic clinicians and neonatal researchers. The programme includes original science presentations and invited lectures, including Professor Sophie Hambleton on inborn errors of immunity, Dr Katherine Coyte on development of the early life microbiome, Professor Janet Berrington as Tizard lecturer on preterm intestinal disease, Professor Petra Huppi as Reynolds Shaw lecturer on music and voices in the NICU, and Professor Stavros Petrou as David Harvey Fellowship lecturer on health economic aspects of preterm birth. Abstracts are invited for original neonatal scientific research and should be submitted online using the Society abstract route by 6pm on Monday 8 June 2026. The event registration page states a price range from free to £150, with ticket availability ending on 16 June 2026, and advertises a conference dinner at Blackfriars costing £50 per person. Travel support includes an LNER discount code and a hotel discount link. CPD accreditation or points were not stated on the inspected pages.
Dr Robert Baxter