Sidra Medicine to Host Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2026

PNC 2026 to co-host 3rd GCC Pediatric Neurology Conference and cover advances in pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, gene therapy and artificial intelligence

Doha, Qatar – 09 September 2026: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6th  Pediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from 29 to 31 October 2026. PNC 2026 will be held in conjunction with the 3rd GCC Pediatric Neurology Conference. 

The three-day program will cover the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurological and neurosurgical conditions including common disorders as well as complex and rare diseases. 

Dr. Husam Kayyali, Div. Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Sidra Medicine and Chair of PNC 2026, said: “Pediatric neuroscience is changing rapidly. Advances in genomics, precision medicine, gene therapy and artificial intelligence are creating new opportunities to diagnose and treat complex conditions. At Sidra Medicine, we are committed to advancing these areas through clinical care, research and education. PNC 2026 will help strengthen knowledge exchange and support the future of pediatric neuroscience in Qatar and the region.”

Key topics at the conference will include gene therapies, clinical trials for rare neurological disorders and the use of artificial intelligence in neurology and neurosurgery. Experts will also share new research and clinical approaches in pediatric neuroscience.

Dr. Ruba Benini, Head of the Scientific Planning Committee for PNC 2026, said: “PNC 2026 provides an important platform for specialists to exchange knowledge and explore the latest advances in pediatric neuroscience. Our scientific program has been carefully developed to address key areas in the field, bringing together expert speakers and relevant topics that support learning, collaboration and continued professional development.”

Dr. Ahmed Al Hammadi, Chair of Pediatric Medicine at Sidra Medicine said: “This year’s conference is unique as it brings together our flagship Pediatric Neuroscience Conference and the 3rd GCC Pediatric Neurology Conferences together.  Our joint efforts will create a platform to share knowledge, research and clinical practices in pediatric neuroscience, neurology and neurosurgery. By strengthening collaboration across Qatar, the region and internationally, we can continue to improve care and outcomes for children and their families.”

PNC 2026 will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions in Doha and virtual access for participants worldwide. The conference has been accredited for 16.25 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours. The conference is open to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, residents, students and researchers working in or interested in pediatric neuroscience.

For more information and registration details, please, visit the PNC 2026 website: https://sidraweb.sidra.org/events/pediatric/pediatric-neuroscience-conference-2026/.