Overview

The 2nd Qatar Advancements in Pediatric Excellence (QAPEX 2026) will take place on 4–5 December 2026 in Doha, Qatar, under the theme “Shaping the Future of Child Health Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.” Organized by Sidra Medicine, QAPEX 2026 builds on the success of its inaugural edition in 2025 and reinforces its commitment to advancing pediatric healthcare across Qatar, the GCC, the wider Middle East, and beyond.

QAPEX 2026 will bring together leading pediatricians, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders to exchange knowledge, explore emerging developments, and share innovative approaches to improving child health outcomes. The conference will provide a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development.

The scientific program will feature more than 25 interactive presentations delivered by distinguished regional and international experts, alongside plenary lectures, expert panel discussions, interactive workshops, and focused breakout sessions. Participants will have opportunities to engage with current evidence, practical insights, and best practices across diverse areas of pediatric care.

Beyond scientific learning, QAPEX 2026 will foster professional networking and regional collaboration, connecting healthcare communities and institutions with a shared commitment to excellence in pediatric medicine.

We look forward to welcoming delegates to Doha for two days of inspiration, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and excellence, as we collectively contribute to shaping the future of child health.

Topics and Sessions

Day One

• The Management of Childhood Obesity | Speakers: Dr. Khalid Hussain
• Beyond Moods: Spotting Subtle Somatic Presentations of Adolescent Depression and Anxiety in Primary Care |  Speaker:  Ahsan Nazeer
• Syncope in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and When to Refer | Speaker: Dr. Haytham Ibrahim
• Pediatric Neuroimmunology: Recognizing the Unrecognized | Speaker: Dr. Mahmoud Fawzi
• Growing Up in a Digital Ecosystem: Policy Guidance for Children and Adolescents | Speaker: Dr. Madeeha Kamal
• Food Allergy In, Out: New Insights | Speaker: Dr. Eslam Elbaroudy
• Workshop1 : Pediatric Skin Emergencies: From Recognition to Action | Speaker: Dr Aisha Almusa
• Workshop 2: Pediatric Imaging Pearls: Cases Every Clinician Should Recognize | Speaker: Dr. Khalid Walid Al-Dasuqi
• Chronic Cough in Children: What Are We Missing? | Speaker : Dr. Muslim Alsaidi
• When to Refer? A Practical Guide to Common Pediatric Surgical Conditions | Speaker: Dr. Noora Al Shahwani
• Gene therapy in Qatar : once a dream, now realty | Speaker: Dr.Tawfeg Ben Omran

Day two

• Workshop 3: The Growing Skeleton: What Is Normal and What Is Not?, | Speaker: Dr. Abdelsalam Hegazy
• Workshop 4: Metabolic Red Flags in Neonates | Speaker: Dr. Noora Shahbeck
• Congenital Infections 2026: New Evidence & Emerging Threats , | Speaker: Dr. Aisha Alkhaaldi ( UAE )
• The Reassurance Formula: Practical Management of Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain | Speaker: Dr. Khoula Al Said (OMAN)
• Abnormal Head Shapes in Children: Recognition and Evaluation | Speaker: Dr. Khalid Al-Kharazi
• Update on UTI Investigation in Children | Speaker: Dr. Entesar Al-hammadi (UAE)
• Workshop 5: Autism & ADHD: What Has Changed in 2026? | Speaker: Dr. Nahed Alateeqi ( KUWAIT)
• Workshop 6: Beyond Epilepsy: Common Mimics Every Pediatrician Should Know | Speakers: Dr. Nabil Almacki  (OMAN)
• Beyond the Rash: Unmasking Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Outpatient Clinic | Speaker : Dr Sharon Bout-Tabaku
• Beyond the Rash: Unmasking Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Outpatient Clinic | Speaker: Dr. Samar Magboul
• Household Toxins & Accidental Poisonings in Children, | Speaker: Yazeed Eldos
• Beyond the Bruise: Recognizing and Managing Abnormal Bleeding in Children | Speaker: Dr. Aymen Saleh
• Pediatric Year in Review 2026: What Will Change Your Practice? | Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Al-Hammadi

Event Objectives

• Advance excellence in Pediatric healthcare through evidence-based learning and innovation.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among regional and international experts.
• Support improvements in child health outcomes through education, networking, and best practices.
• Serve as a leading regional platform for advancing Pediatric practice, research, education, and healthcare leadership.

Target Audience

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Pharmacists
• Allied Health Professionals
• Students and trainers