Child Health Innovation, Leadership, Development & Excellence eXchange
CHILDEX is built to be the national and regional leader in advancing child health. Its faculty don't simply present research — they launch national databases, unveil genomic programs, and set the blueprint for what child health in the Kingdom will look like by 2030.
"What are you building for the children of this nation?"
The first edition — Origins — establishes the CHILDEX brand, launches landmark national projects, and brings Saudi and international faculty together under one shared vision. Five pillars hold it together:
A focused agenda for pediatric and neonatal care across the Kingdom — and the region.
Pioneer precision approaches in pediatric and neonatal care across the Kingdom.
Unite Saudi and international faculty under one shared vision for child health.
Unveil national databases, genomic programs, and cutting-edge technologies.
Debut landmark initiatives including EpiGene and national pediatric registries.
Hands-on workshops and mentorship for the next generation of child-health leaders.
Create a unified Saudi child-health research ecosystem connecting centers nationwide.
Every session is framed by a theme — a thread that ties clinical fields into one story of child health.
National child-health vision, Saudi data, and the launch of landmark projects.
The first hours of life — delivery-room decisions, NICU dilemmas, and neonatal nutrition.
The complex child — ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, seizures, and development.
Technology at the bedside — smart monitors, AI in the NICU, and digital ventilation.
Nutrition, obesity, food allergy, and the microbiome — the body's hidden systems.
When minutes matter — sepsis, seizures, the acute abdomen, and emergency decisions.
Precision therapeutics and the next frontier — gene therapy and genomic screening.
Chronic-disease survival, palliative transitions, childhood cancer, and family resilience.
Practical sessions for the clinical challenges you face every week.
Delivery-room decisions, NICU technology, and evidence-based neonatal care.
Neurology, gastroenterology, emergency, genetics, and oncology.
Hands-on workshops, mentorship, and the Young Investigator Award.
NICU care, child protection, and family-centered practice.
AI-powered research writing and national database launches.
Vision 2030 panels, national program launches, and partnerships.
Experts from 20+ countries in precision medicine, AI, and neonatal care.
Two days of hands-on workshops, then three days of plenary and scientific sessions.
Two full days of skills training — limited seats, certificate on completion. Morning 08:30–12:30 · Afternoon 14:00–18:00.
A bold national vision — positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in pediatric precision medicine.
Bridging discovery and healthcare policy — and the world premiere of EpiGene.
The visceral reality of the delivery room and NICU — the first critical decisions.
The most common and complex neurodevelopmental conditions every pediatrician meets.
How AI, smart monitoring, and digital ventilation make neonatal care predictive.
The hidden connections between nutrition, the microbiome, obesity, and allergy.
High-impact, time-critical content on pediatric emergencies and critical care.
The cutting edge — gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, and genomic screening.
Chronic childhood illness — cancer recognition, complex care, and palliative transitions.
Step back to the systems that shape every outcome — quality, AI in scholarship, and how we train.
The finale — the strongest abstracts take the stage, the awards are conferred, and Origins hands the baton to Momentum 2027.
Program is provisional and subject to change · all sessions in Arabia Standard Time (AST, GMT+3) · delivered in English.
Small-group, hands-on training led by international and national faculty. Add a Golden or Silver workshop to your registration.
Point-of-care ultrasound for pediatricians and neonatologists — cardiac, lung, abdominal, and vascular access across four hands-on modules with simulation.
A practical foundation in pediatric and neonatal EEG — normal patterns, seizure recognition, artifacts, and amplitude-integrated EEG in the NICU.
Your AI-powered writing companion — formulate questions, search the literature, structure manuscripts, and leave with a polished abstract draft.
Recognize, document, and report suspected abuse within the Saudi legal framework — case-based, simulation-focused, and protocol-driven.
Sharpen pediatric image interpretation — neonatal chest, abdominal imaging, and neuroimaging red flags in a rapid-fire, case-rich format.
Workshop places are limited and allocated first-come. Bundle one with your conference pass to save.
See packagesAbstracts are invited across all ten scientific tracks — from precision diagnostics and genomics to neonatal and critical care. Submit a structured abstract of up to 300 words; accepted work is presented as an oral or poster session after blinded peer review.
All fees in Saudi Riyals (SAR). Bundle a workshop with your conference pass — or register for a workshop alone.
| Category | Early Bird by 15 Apr | Regular | On-Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Pass | |||
| Consultant / Specialist | 400 | 500 | 600 |
| Resident / Fellow | 200 | 300 | 400 |
| Medical Student | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Nurse / Allied Health | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Regular Package · Conference + Silver Workshop | |||
| Consultant / Specialist | 500 | 600 | 700 |
| Resident / Fellow | 250 | 350 | 450 |
| Medical Student | 150 | 200 | 250 |
| Nurse / Allied Health | 150 | 200 | 250 |
| Premium Package · Conference + Golden Workshop | |||
| Consultant / Specialist | 600 | 700 | 800 |
| Resident / Fellow | 300 | 400 | 500 |
| Medical Student | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| Nurse / Allied Health | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| Workshop Alone | |||
| Golden — EEG Masterclass / POCUS | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Silver — Research-Flow / Child Protection / Radiology | 150 | 200 | 250 |
Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 — a five-year journey that begins with Origins.
Establish the brand, launch national projects, and unite Saudi and international faculty.
Build on inaugural success and deepen subspecialty integration across tracks.
Extend regional influence and strengthen international partnerships.
Measure outcomes from launched initiatives and recognize clinical champions.
Demonstrate national child-health transformation and a decade of commitment.
On the Red Sea corniche in Jeddah — gateway to the Kingdom and one of its most connected cities. The Hilton Jeddah pairs a world-class conference venue with sea-view hospitality, minutes from King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Hosted by King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital · Health Services Directorate · Ministry of Defense.
Plan your visitJoin 500+ delegates and faculty from 20+ countries this October in Jeddah. Registration and abstract submission are now open.