Agenda

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

From Womb to Neonatal Care

8:00 am – 8:05 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:05 am – 8:45 am | The Telling Story of the Placenta: What Does Placental Pathology Tell Us?
8:45 am – 9:30 am | Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Fetal Assessments
9:30 am – 10:00 am | Q&A Panel Discussion
10:00 am – 10:30 am | Break and Exhibits
10:30 am – 11:15 am | NEC, Preterm Formula, and Legal Landscape: Current Developments and Future Implications
11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Optimizing Neonatal Outcomes: Exploring Delayed Cord Clamping vs Cord Milking
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch and Exhibits
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Ethical Concerns in Neonatal Genetic Testing
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm | Break and Exhibits
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | Short Term Respiratory Strategies with Long Term Benefits
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Optimizing Non-Invasive Respiratory Strategies for Enhanced Outcomes
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion
5:15 pm | Adjourn
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | Welcome Reception

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND BENEFITS

8:00 am – 8:45 am | Heartfelt Guidelines: Current Guidelines & Recommendations for Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
8:45 am – 9:30 am | Seeing through the Shadows: Exploring the Potential of Ultrasound in Lung Disease Assessment
9:30 am – 10:00 am | Q&A Panel Discussion
10:00 am – 10:30 am | Break and Exhibits

NEC: Identifying, Preventing and Treating

Moderator:

10:30 am – 11:15 am | NEC Imposters: Distinguishing NEC from Other Abdominal Pathology
11:15 am – 12:00 pm | From Bench to Bedside: Insights into the Prevention and Treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch and Exhibits

Honoring the Legend in Neonatology

1:30 pm – 1:35 pm | Legends in Neonatology Award Presentation
1:35 pm – 2:15 pm | Solving the Puzzle of Preterm Birth
Legends Question & Answer
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Break and Exhibits

Breakout Sessions

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | POCUS IV Access Workshop

Join our Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) IV Access Workshop, where you'll gain hands-on experience and advanced skills in bedside ultrasound techniques. Led by expert clinicians, this workshop is designed to enhance your accuracy in obtaining IVs in your patient. Elevate your practice and stay at the forefront of medical innovation with our comprehensive POCUS training. This workshop is limited to 30 participants on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Due to limited space in our workshop, once it reaches full capacity, we will start a wait list for additional participants. If a spot becomes available, we will notify you as soon as possible.
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Quality Workshop: BPD Reduction

Enhance your expertise in neonatal care by attending our Neonatal Quality Workshop, where you’ll learn up to date strategies for improving outcomes in the most vulnerable patients. Led by leading neonatologists and quality improvement experts, this workshop offers practical insights into optimizing care processes, reducing complications, and implementing evidence-based practices. Whether you're a healthcare provider, nurse, or administrator, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to drive excellence in neonatal care and make a lasting impact on newborn health.
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Professional Development Workshop

Elevate your leadership skills and drive excellence in neonatal care by joining our Neonatal Leadership Workshop. The workshop offers an in-depth exploration of effective leadership strategies, team dynamics, and quality improvement initiatives. Led by renowned experts, you'll gain the tools to inspire your team, foster collaboration, and implement impactful changes in your neonatal unit. Empower yourself to lead with confidence and make a significant difference in the lives of newborns and their families.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

The Tiny Baby

8:00 am – 8:45 am | Small Miracles: The Journey From Around the World
8:45 am – 9:30 am | Starting Strong: Optimizing the Initial Care of the Preterm Infant in the Delivery Room and Beyond
9:30 am – 10:00 am | Break and Exhibits
10:00 am – 10:45 am | Navigating the Hemodynamics of the Tiniest Babies: Current Insights
10:45 am – 11:15 am | Q&A Panel Discussion
11:15 am – 12:15 am | Lunch and Exhibits
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Infection Prevention and Management for Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Tiny Lungs, Big Impact: Neuroprotective Respiratory Strategies for the Care of Infants Born at 22 to 23 weeks’ Gestation: First Intention High Frequency Jet Ventilation
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Fluids and Nutrition of the Smallest Babies of Care
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion
3:00 pm | Closing Remarks & Adjourn

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

8:00 am – 8:05 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:05 am – 8:45 am | The Telling Story of the Placenta: What Does Placental Pathology Tell Us?

8:45 am – 9:30 am | Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Fetal Assessments

9:30 am – 10:00 am | Q&A Panel Discussion

10:00 am – 10:30 am | Break and Exhibits

10:30 am – 11:15 am | NEC, Preterm Formula, and Legal Landscape: Current Developments and Future Implications

11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Optimizing Neonatal Outcomes: Exploring Delayed Cord Clamping vs Cord Milking

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch and Exhibits

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Ethical Concerns in Neonatal Genetic Testing

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm | Break and Exhibits

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | Short Term Respiratory Strategies with Long Term Benefits

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Optimizing Non-Invasive Respiratory Strategies for Enhanced Outcomes

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion

5:15 pm | Adjourn

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | Welcome Reception

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

8:00 am – 8:45 am | Heartfelt Guidelines: Current Guidelines & Recommendations for Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

8:45 am – 9:30 am | Seeing through the Shadows: Exploring the Potential of Ultrasound in Lung Disease Assessment

9:30 am – 10:00 am | Q&A Panel Discussion

10:00 am – 10:30 am | Break and Exhibits

10:30 am – 11:15 am | NEC Imposters: Distinguishing NEC from Other Abdominal Pathology

11:15 am – 12:00 pm | From Bench to Bedside: Insights into the Prevention and Treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch and Exhibits

1:30 pm – 1:35 pm | Legends in Neonatology Award Presentation

1:35 pm – 2:15 pm | Solving the Puzzle of Preterm Birth

Legends Question & Answer

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Break and Exhibits

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | POCUS IV Access Workshop

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Quality Workshop: BPD Reduction

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Professional Development Workshop

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

8:00 am – 8:45 am | Small Miracles: The Journey From Around the World

8:45 am – 9:30 am | Starting Strong: Optimizing the Initial Care of the Preterm Infant in the Delivery Room and Beyond

9:30 am – 10:00 am | Break and Exhibits

10:00 am – 10:45 am | Navigating the Hemodynamics of the Tiniest Babies: Current Insights

10:45 am – 11:15 am | Q&A Panel Discussion

11:15 am – 12:15 am | Lunch and Exhibits

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Infection Prevention and Management for Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Tiny Lungs, Big Impact: Neuroprotective Respiratory Strategies for the Care of Infants Born at 22 to 23 weeks’ Gestation: First Intention High Frequency Jet Ventilation

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Fluids and Nutrition of the Smallest Babies of Care

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion

3:00 pm | Closing Remarks & Adjourn