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RCPCH Conference 2025 - Social, networking and wellbeing events

RCPCH Conference will not only offer access to a fantastic array of workshops, specialist symposia and keynote talks, but you can also enjoy wellbeing and social activities where you can meet colleagues from around the world.

Lunch for Senior Members, Senior Fellows, and Honorary Fellows

Wednesday 26 March, 12:15 - 13:45

This event is a three-course meal exclusively for Senior Members, Senior Fellows, and Honorary Fellows. 

Tickets cost £25 per person and must be purchased in advance of the event. You can do this via  (If you cannot attend the lunch please let us know, we may be able to resell tickets).

Welcome drinks reception

Wednesday 26 March, 17.45 â€“ 18.45 Hall 2

Informal drinks reception open to all delegates, exhibitors and staff.

Trainee drinks reception

Wednesday 26 March, 18.30 – 19.30 The Meeting Academy Mezzanine

This event is only open to those registered Trainees attending the event. 

British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) Gala dinner 

Wednesday 26th March 19:00 

Held at Firangi, 7 Burn Place, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 7DS. You will need to purchase a ticket for this event. Tickets are £50 and include an authentic Indian dinner, music and dancing with Bollywood flavour and networking opportunities. 

Morning run

Thursday 27th March 07:00 

Led by Dr David Evans, meet outside the main SEC entrance. Open to all attendees.

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RCPCH Conference dinner 

Thursday 27 March, 19:00-23:30

This year's Conference dinner is taking place at the .

The Science Centre is a short walk across the Millennium Bridge (opposite the Crowne Plaza) from the SEC.

Arrival is 19:00 for the drink’s reception, with dinner to be served from 20:00. Followed by after dinner entertainment provided by , Scotland's famous 'rock ceilidh' band!

Tickets cost £70 and include an arrival glass of sparkling wine, a three-course meal with half a bottle of wine per person (and soft drink alternatives), with dancing to follow. The dress code is smart casual.

Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event. If you have any questions or queries about registering, please email rcpch@haymarket.com or call +44 (0) 20 8267 4064.

Ride for their lives

Friday 28 March, 07:00 - 08:00

Meeting: nextbike by TIER Bike hire stand 8415, Scottish Event Campus 

Route: Short (approx 7k) riverside and park cycle 

Purpose: An opportunity to ride, chat and support each other in clean air advocacy      

Who can join: Anyone interested in child health, cycling, clean air or company!  No lycra required. Members of the Climate Change Member Reference Group and Clean Air Network particularly encouraged to join.  

Where can I get a bike: We encourage people to bring their own bikes. Or you can borrow one using the nextbike app (takes about 5 minutes to sign up and you have to make a £5 deposit). We will leave at 7:15 so make sure you leave yourself enough time to get a bike.

For more information see the   or contact Heather Lambert RideForTheirLivesHJL@icloud.com 

Morning yoga (fully booked)

Friday 28 March, 07:30 - 08:15

This session is now fully booked. For delegates who have booked on, get ready to start your day refreshed and invigorated!

Choir with Kathleen

Join  on Wednesday 12:30 -13:15, Thursday 12:30 -13:15 and Friday 13:15 - 13:45  for informal, fun daily singing session. Open to all singing abilities. Let us know if you'd like to attend!

The RCPCH stand

Visit the RCPCH stand to unwind during the breaks between sessions. It’s where you can meet with colleagues, put questions to RCPCH staff and find out more about the work of the College.

Prayerful Paediatrics - Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) Talk, Prayer, and Reflection

Thursday 27th March 8:00-8:30am 

A meeting space for delegates who follow Jesus and share the belief of God and Creator from whom all things have their being. 

There will be a talk reflecting on paediatric practice in the context of the Christian faith. The talk will be flanked by prayers and music. 

All are welcome.


You can also see the other planned activities in our event programme. When you're ready, make sure to book your place!