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This prestigious international event invites participants from disciplines that span all aspects of service delivery and research related to child development and developmental difficulties: developmental pediatricians, pediatrics, family medicine, public health, child mental health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, child development and education, early intervention, special education, social services, advocacy and policy.
In previous years, the Congress has been held in Turkey, India, the Philippines, Lebanon (virtual), and South Africa. This is the first time the Congress will be held in Latin America.
Congress Details:
Theme: Equity and Opportunities for All Children
Date: December 2 – 5, 2025
Location: Guatemala City
In addition to the theme, given that Latin America has one of the largest Indigenous populations in the world, IDPA is especially encouraging participation around Caring for Children from Indigenous and Minority Communities.
IDPA is a professional society whose mission is to achieve equity in developmental pediatrics and related services for children and families around the world. A special focus of all IDPA Congresses is that all work presented at the Congress must be conducted in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs). This creates a unique space for important voices and perspectives not usually represented in international early childhood conferences.
The Congress agenda will include preconference workshops designed to augment the skills of professionals from LMICS, a main conference providing a space for sharing and learning, and mentorship dinners that provide opportunities to early career professionals to be mentored by experts from the global south and north.
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Registration is scheduled to start on March 3rd, 2025. Details to be provided soon.