This event is made possible in part by AAP educational grants supported by Abbott Nutrition
Joining Together for
Indiana's Children
September 25-26, 2026
Carmel, Indiana
Two Events, One Special Weekend
2026 Joint Pediatric Conference
11 hours of CME, three meals, a vibrant exhibit hall, and engaging experts from across Indiana and the Midwest.
The 2026 Conference will once again take place at the 502 Event Centre in Carmel, Indiana. This year, we have special hotel room rates at Renaissance Carmel, which is also the location for our Reach Out and Read Celebration Dinner
Early bird rates are available, as well as single-day, and "out of town" options that make it more possible for pediatricians from across the state to join us in Central Indiana.
Reach Out and Read Celebration Dinner
This year, we also invite you to join us for the Inaugural Reach Out and Read Celebration Dinner! This special event is the culmination of our "Literacy Champion of the Year" campaign, a summer-long competitive philanthropy effort that rallies community leaders to support early literacy through the Reach Out and Read program.
The event will include a happy hour, plated dinner, camaraderie, inspiration, and fun! A discounted ticket to this event can be purchased as part of your conference registration.
Conference Schedule
Friday, September 25th
502 East Event Center
Breakfast and Check-in
Friday, September 25, 2026
7:30 - 8:00 AM
Food Allergy Updates
Dr. Dave Stukus - Nationwide Children's Hospital
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Break
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Breakout Session 1
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Option 1
What you Need to Know About Autism in 2026
Dr. Becca McNally and Dr. Mary Ciccarelli - Riley Hospital for Children
Option 2
Seizure Updates and Anti-epilepsy Medications
Dr. Lauren James - Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Break
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Breakout Session 2
10:45 AM - 11:45 PM
Option 1
Teen Driving
Dr. Marilyn Bull - Riley Hospital for Children
Option 2
Anxiety and Depression
Dr. Eric Swanson - Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Lunch
11:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Joint Session: Aerodigestive Updates
Dr. Roma Bose - Riley Children's Health
Dr. Chandar Ramanathan - Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Indiana Department of Health Updates
Dr. Lindsay Weaver - Commissioner, Indiana Department of Health
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Break
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Obesity and Preventive Cardiology
Dr. Sara Naramore - Riley Children's Health
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Reach Out and Read Celebration Happy Hour and Dinner (Philanthropy Event)
Find out who will be crowned the 2026 Champion for Literacy as the culmination of a summer-long philanthropy effort. Dinner, drinks, and comradery!
Friday, September 25, 2026
Happy Hour 5:30 -6:30 PM
Celebration Dinner 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Renaissance Carmel
Saturday, September 26th
502 East Event Center
Breakfast and Check-in
7:30 - 8:00 AM
What's New With ADHD
Kelli Lupus, PhD - Cincinnati Children's Hospital
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Break
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Preventive Sports Medicine
Dr. Jon Wilhite
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Joint Session: Pediatric Infectious Disease Update
Dr. Chris Belcher - Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Dr. Samina Bhumbra - Riley Hospital for Children
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Conference Materials
Attendee E-Packet Coming Later
Full CME Disclosure Form Coming Later
Questions?
