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PEM Conference 2026

Organised by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Dates2–2 Jul 2026
VenueBristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
CityBristol, United Kingdom
CPD Points6 CPD
RCEM PEM Conference 2026 is a face-to-face paediatric emergency medicine conference in Bristol for PEM trainees and clinicians, with 6 CPD points, abstract presentation opportunities, and visible member/non-member fees.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Higher Specialty RCEM and RCPCH PEM trainees plus clinicians interested in paediatric emergency medicine.
Networking
One-day national face-to-face PEM meeting in Bristol, run with RCEM/RCPCH programme branding.
Pricing Note
Visible HTML fee table captured; RCPCH members are eligible for RCEM member rates.
Research Value
Strong for trainee portfolios: abstracts accepted for oral and poster presentation at a national meeting; acceptance confirmation can be used in portfolios.
Trainee Relevance
High for PEM trainees and emergency medicine/paediatric trainees with PEM interests; content is pitched at HST level.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Higher Specialty RCEM and RCPCH PEM trainees plus clinicians interested in paediatric emergency medicine.
Networking
One-day national face-to-face PEM meeting in Bristol, run with RCEM/RCPCH programme branding.
Pricing Note
Visible HTML fee table captured; RCPCH members are eligible for RCEM member rates.
Research Value
Strong for trainee portfolios: abstracts accepted for oral and poster presentation at a national meeting; acceptance confirmation can be used in portfolios.
Trainee Relevance
High for PEM trainees and emergency medicine/paediatric trainees with PEM interests; content is pitched at HST level.
Programme Highlights
Conference day
Contemporary Paediatric Emergency Medicine programme, babies to adolescents; full programme linked as PDF only.
Abstracts
Top three abstracts selected for 8-minute oral presentations; additional accepted abstracts offered poster presentation.
Keynote Speakers
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 15 April 2026
Paediatric emergency medicine
Quality improvement
Case reports
Research initiatives

MedicMess Tips

  • Top three abstracts are selected for 8-minute oral presentations.
  • Additional successful abstracts are offered poster presentation.
  • Abstracts can include PEM quality improvement, interesting case reports and research initiatives from the last two years.
  • RCPCH members are eligible for RCEM member rates.
  • The programme is linked as a PDF only, so named speaker detail was not captured in this run.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Standard registration£270
Trainee / IMT£150
Medical student£235
Key Deadlines
15 Apr 2026
Abstract submission deadline
2 Jul 2026
Conference begins
Practical Information
Venue DetailsBristol Grand Hotel By Sunday, Bristol.
Portfolio ValueFormal confirmation of abstract acceptance can be used in portfolios.
Abstract DeadlineTuesday 15 April 2026 at 23:59 BST.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyPaediatric Emergency Medicine
Organising societyRoyal College of Emergency Medicine and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
CPD accreditation6 CPD points
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationBristol Grand Hotel By Sunday, Bristol
The Complete Guide to the PEM Conference 2026

PEM Conference 2026 takes place on Thursday 2 July 2026 at Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday. The RCEM page presents it as an annual Paediatric Emergency Medicine conference and describes a combined RCEM and RCPCH programme focused on contemporary paediatric emergency medicine, from babies to adolescents. The intended audience includes Higher Specialty RCEM and RCPCH PEM trainees, while all clinicians interested in PEM are welcome and the content is pitched at higher specialty trainee level. The event is face-to-face and RCEM-accredited for 6 CPD points. Abstract submissions were invited from across paediatric emergency medicine, including quality improvement, interesting case reports and research initiatives from the last two years. The top three abstracts are selected for oral presentation with eight-minute talks, and additional successful abstracts are offered poster presentation. The page states this is a national meeting and that formal confirmation of acceptance can be used in portfolios. The abstract deadline was Tuesday 15 April 2026 at 23:59 BST, with applicants notified on or after 6 May. The visible fee table lists non-member all grades except student/retired at GBP270, non-member student/retired at GBP235, RCEM member all grades at GBP150 and RCEM member student/retired at GBP115; RCPCH members can register at RCEM member rates.