3rd International Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Conference 10.23-24.2026

Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:30 PM, The Westin, Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Join us for the Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Consortium (PCOC) 3rd International Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Conference. This CME-accredited global medical event is hosted by the PCOC and jointly sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Sofia’s Hope, and the Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry (PCMR), in collaboration with the International Cardio-Oncology Society (ICOS).

This dynamic event will offer an enriching experience through interdisciplinary approaches, interactive presentations, engaging case studies, and thought-provoking panel discussions. We will look to the future, exploring the impact of AI, technology, and precision medicine on the field. The conference aims to identify data gaps and needs, discuss future research directions, and highlight innovative approaches and technologies that can improve outcomes, prevention, and surveillance strategies.

Key topics to be covered in this conference include:

• New Medications

• Machine Learning / Big Data and its Application in Epidemiology

• Across the chasm: Connecting Cardio-Oncology Patients with Primary Care & Hospital Medicine

• Palliative Care and Family Centered Approaches in Pediatric Cardio-Oncology

• Precision Approach to Preventing and Treating Pediatric Cardiotoxicity

• Practical Exercise Prescriptions for Patients Treated for Childhood Cancer

• Transition of Care of Pediatric Cancer Patients Across the Cancer Care Continuum: Examining the Role of Nursing

• Artificial Intelligence and Precision Medicine in Cardio-Oncology
  

1. Describe unique cardiovascular risks associated with childhood cancer survivorship
2. Apply standardized, evidence-based protocols for cardiovascular screening and monitoring childhood cancer survivors.
3. Collaborate with multidisciplinary and interprofessional colleagues to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for pediatric cancer patients and survivors throughout their cancer journey

On or before September 1, 2026
Physician (early) - $315
Non-Physician/Trainee (early) - $220

After September 1, 2026
Physician - $345
Non-Physician/Trainee– $245

Optional Activities
Meet and Greet with CCHMC Cardio Oncology Team (10/22 - 3-4:30 pm. - No cost)

Welcome Reception Hosted by IC-OS (10/22 - 6-8 pm., Westin Cincinnati - Fountain Room REGISTER/RSVP)

Cancellation Policy:
Early registration is recommended.  Attendee cancellations received on or before October 1, 2026, are fully refundable. After October 1, 2026, no refunds will be provided.

Hotel
A limited number of discounted guest rooms have been reserved at the Westin Cincinnati for this conference. Room rates are $179/night plus tax. Room reservations must be made by October 2, 2026.  Reserve a room online

Air Travel Information
Cincinnati: The nearest airport to the conference location is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG; 20 min.). You can find additional information, including ground transportation at their website http://www.cvgairport.com. Also nearby is Dayton International Airport (1 hr.) and Columbus International Airport (2 hrs.).

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cincinnati Children’s, Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry (PCMR), and Sofia’s Hope.  Cincinnati Children’s is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician: This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Nursing: This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.

IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

MOCpt2: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn points in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC), ABS Continuous Certification (CC), and ABPMR Continuous Certification (CC) programs.

The credit hours listed below are not final, please check back closer to the activity for final approved credit hours.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.00 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (0.00 hours), ABPMR Accredited CME (0.00 hours), ABS CC (0.00 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.00 hours), IPCE (0.00 hours), Nursing CE (0.00 hours)

A limited number of discounted guest rooms have been reserved at the Westin Cincinnati for this conference. Room rates are $179/night plus tax. Room reservations must be made by October 2, 2026.  Reserve a room online

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.