Cool Topics in Neonatology 2026

Early bird tickets now available!

Join us the November for Australia’s largest neonatology conference, proudly presented by the Women’s. 

Date: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November 2026

Location: The Edge, Federation Square, Swanston St &, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000 

Featuring keynote speakers:  

• Professor Elizabeth Foglia, United States 
• Dr Joyce O’Shea, Scotland 
• Professor Colm O’Donnell, Ireland 

Conference  

Hear from global leaders in neonatology across two days of engaging and interactive sessions, covering the latest in respiratory support, breaking clinical trial results, lived experience, and building a research career. 

Workshops 

• Ultrasound Workshop - small-group, hands-on learning with Dr Sheryl Rogerson and Dr Arun Sett.
• Resuscitation Workshop — practical, small-group training focused on neonatal resuscitation skills with A/Prof Marta Thio.  
• The Research Connection — a special session highlighting the lived experience of a NICU stay. Brought to you by the EPIC CRE.  

The Cool Down  

Post conference drinks at the iconic Riverland bar. Join us for 2 hours of unlimited drinks, nibbles and enjoy building on the connections of the day.

Tickets

Use code EARLYBIRD for early bird pricing until 24 August. Tickets available to buy here.

Partnership Opportunities

Join us in bringing Australia’s leading neonatology conference to life.

Our sponsorship proposal outlines a range of opportunities to showcase your organisation and support innovation in newborn care.

We’d love to explore how we can work together. Contact the team at cooltopics@thewomens.org.au

Who should attend?

The conference draws health professionals from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond, working in neonatal care, including:

• nurses
• neonatologists, paediatricians and trainees
• allied health professionals.

Read about last year’s event: Cool Topics 2025: Listening to babies, learning from families

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