ICAAP Conferences
Coming Together for the Health & Well-Being of All Children
The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics hosts conferences each year, dedicated to supporting and connecting pediatricians and all pediatric health care providers throughout Illinois. Each conference is based on the real needs of providers, with structure, material, expertise, and activities uniquely designed to help build capacity and confidence in topics identified as needing additional support.
Upcoming ICAAP Conferences
November 18 & 19, 2026
Annual Education Conference
ICAAP is hosting its Annual Education Conference, bringing together pediatric leaders, clinicians, and advocates from across Illinois to share expertise, elevate best practices, and shape the future of child health care. This year, this event includes a half-day pre-conference on autism and a full-day conference on the most important topics in pediatric health.
Location: Northern Illinois University – Naperville, IL
Ideal for: ICAAP members, pediatricians, pediatric residents, pediatric specialists, pediatric nurses, pediatric dentists, family physicians, and any clinicians working with children
Seeking Trainee Poster Abstracts
The Annual Education Conference Planning Committee is inviting residents, medical students, and other students in pediatric health sciences to share their expertise in delivering pediatric care in primary care and other health care settings via a poster session at the 2026 Conference. Abstracts should focus on topics of relevance and interest for clinical pediatric practice. A pediatrician or pediatric nurse practitioner must endorse all submissions; this individual must be one of the authors but should not be the lead presenting author. Abstracts are due by August 21, 2026.
Hotel Block Available
Book your group rate | The last day to book a room under the group rate is October 21, 2026.
Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities
Join us as a partner to have direct access to pediatricians, specialists, allied health care practitioners, office administrators, residents, and medical students. Your support helps create opportunities for attendees to learn about the newest pediatric products and services, and helps ICAAP offer an attractively-priced, professional, high quality event with excellent speakers.
For more information contact Cindy Ogrin.
Past Conferences
2026 Pediatric Mental Health Conference
Thursday, May 7, 2026: ICAAP and Illinois DocAssist's second annual pediatric mental health conference. Topics included trauma-informed care, ADHD management, working with schools, substance misuse, and legal considerations in pediatric mental health
2025 Annual Education Conference
Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Pre-Conference on Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Thursday, October 16, 2025: H. Garry Gardner Memorial Keynote, Sessions and Business Awards Lunch
2024 Annual Education Conference
Thursday, November 14, 2024: Mental Health Pre-Conference
Friday, November 15, 2024: H. Garry Gardner Memorial Keynote, Sessions, and Business Awards Lunch
