baby loss conferences in Aotearoa NZ and around the world...
Waves of Change, August 2026, Gold Coast, Australia
The annual Waves of Change Conference is taking place on the Gold Coast on 7–8 August 2026 — incorporating the Annual National Stillbirth Forum, the Queensland Maternal Fetal Medicine Symposium, and the International Stillbirth Alliance Western-Pacific regional meeting.
This year’s theme will focus on “Advancing Practice and Partnerships in Perinatal Care” and will showcase leading voices and fresh perspectives from across Australia and around the globe. The conference brings together maternity healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers and parents. Click here for more info.
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PSANZ (Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand) holds an annual congress which includes a stream on perinatal loss. Click here for the PSANZ Congress website.
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Summit for Perinatal Excellence, July 2027, Minnesota, USA
(formerly the Stillbirth Summit)
(formerly the Stillbirth Summit)
Health Professional Summit
Bloomington, Minnesota, USA • July 20-22, 2027Join health professionals from around the world for an inspiring and impactful event focused on improving prevention and care in perinatal loss. Learn from internationally recognised keynote speakers, connect with peers in your field, and gain actionable insights to support families before and after loss. To learn more, click here.
Bloomington, Minnesota, USA • July 20-22, 2027Join health professionals from around the world for an inspiring and impactful event focused on improving prevention and care in perinatal loss. Learn from internationally recognised keynote speakers, connect with peers in your field, and gain actionable insights to support families before and after loss. To learn more, click here.
Connected in Care - ISA (International Stillbirth Alliance) & PAIL (Pregnancy & Infant loss Network) Joint Conference, September 2027, Toronto, Canada
The International Stillbirth Alliance and PAIL Network are hosting a joint conference from September 23-25, 2027 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Chelsea Hotel. This collaborative conference will bring together bereaved parents, researchers, health and service professionals, doctors, clinicians, and volunteers from across the world to explore what it truly means to be connected in care.
