What is the aim of the conference?
Our aim is that this conference will be both useful and enjoyable for obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives, neonatologists, neonatal nurses, scientists, students, and patient advocates who work in the field of preterm birth prediction, prevention and optimisation.
Our stimulating programme will provide updates on cutting edge research from our range of expert speakers, as well as a platform for delegates to share their research, audit and quality improvement projects, and will look to the future of how our community is to lessen the burden of preterm birth for women and their families.
Delegates will have the opportunity to experience a wonderful London evening, cruising along the River Thames with dinner and live music at our social event on Thursday March 13th. This is an opportunity to form links with like-minded people working in the field, which we hope will stimulate collaborations and produce friendships.
What is the history of this conference?
The UK Preterm Birth Network conference started in 2015 in Liverpool, to bring together clinicians and scientists working in preterm birth prediction and prevention. It was primarily attended by academic obstetricians and scientists working in the preterm birth field, and there was a focus on providing a platform for oral presentation to early career researchers. The conference was held annually in person across the UK in 2016-2019, and virtually 2020 and 2021. The 2024 conference was held in person, once again in Liverpool, and it was a great success.
The 2025 conference aims to re-connect clinicians, scientists, and importantly patient advocates in the post-pandemic era to share new research, form new collaborations and improve preterm birth care.
Topic: Why does the conference cost between £50 and £250 per delegate?
The UK preterm birth network conference has traditionally been a low-cost conference, in fact the first conference was free, and we are very grateful to all the previous conference organisers who have worked hard to keep costs down. The low and tiered ticket prices have improved accessibility of the conference to early career researchers and clinicians, midwives and neonatal nurses.
The cost has been kept as low as possible by the fabulous support of our invited speakers who are not receiving a speaker’s fee and are paying their own travel and accommodation. This is unusual for a large conference, but testament to the value that these international experts place in the value of the UK preterm birth network conference.
In turn the conference organisers are doing as much in-house as possible to keep costs low. We are extremely grateful to our industry sponsors and showcase clinical trials for providing financial support to the conference which is helping to keep our ticket price as low as possible.
Will there be prizes?
The submitted oral and poster presentations will be judged by our team and small prizes awarded to the best oral and poster presentations.
What type of abstracts can be submitted?
We welcome abstracts related to research, audit, innovations and improvement projects in the field of preterm birth.
When can abstracts be submitted?
Abstract submissions are open December 20 – January 14. We will notify applicants of their abstract submission outcome in the beginning of February.
How will the poster presentations be organised?
We hope to support as many participants as possible to showcase their work. Accepted abstracts will be allocated to either oral or formal poster presentations.
All poster presentations will be available on the website; therefore we will require presenters to provide their posters to the organisers by March 6.
Why is the conference not in hybrid format?
At present we value the importance of in person learning. However, if demands for tickets exceeds capacity within the venue, we will explore this as option.
Why can I only buy a ticket for two days? (I only want to attend one day)
We have kept registration fees as low as possible, but tickets are only available for both days (March 13 and 14).
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
All delegates will be asked to complete an anonymous feedback survey, and after this will receive access to a certificate of attendance. Oral and poster presentation winners will also receive certificates (and small prizes).
How can I access WiFi on the day?
Please connect to RCOG Free Wi-Fi. The password will be available at the venue.