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
2025 Annual Education Conference
8.5 CME/CE hours available
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM: Pre-Conference on Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM: H. Garry Gardner Memorial Keynote, Sessions and Business Awards Lunch
Location: Northern Illinois University - Naperville Campus, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville
Ideal for:
- ICAAP Members
- Pediatricians
- Pediatric Residents
- Pediatric Specialists
- Pediatric Nurses
- Pediatric Dentists
- Family Physicians
- Clinicians Working with Children
The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses and Nurse Practitioners can submit Certificates of Attendance to their accrediting board for credit for participation in the live conference.
2026 Pediatric Mental Health Conference
Mark your calendar today! Be sure to save the date for our second annual mental health conference. Let’s work together to improve the lives of children and families throughout Illinois!
Building On Your Pediatric Mental Health Expertise
This one-day, in-person conference is ideal for:
Pediatricians | Family Physicians | Social Workers | Clinicians Providing Pediatric Mental Healthcare
Location: Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center, 1306 N Berkeley, Peoria, IL 61603
Join the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics for:
- Pediatric mental health care subject matter expertise
- Interactive and engaging learning sessions
- Guidance on screening, diagnosis, and treatment
- Ways to leverage referrals & consulting
- Professional networking & collaboration
Registration Coming Soon!
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
2024 Annual Education Conference
Dates: November 14 & 15, 2024
Location: Northern Illinois University - Naperville Campus, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
Key Topics Included:
- Implementing universal screening for suicide
- Prescribing for mental health in a primary care setting
- Infant mental health
- Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
- Immigration Needs/Care
- Dermatology
- Food Allergies
- Sickle Cell
- Opioid overdoses in youth
- Gender affirming care