29th June - 2 July 2023
The University of Sheffield is proud to host the 18th annual conference of the International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA), which also marks the 20th anniversary of the ISA's founding.
Across the world, researchers, healthcare professionals and families are working together to address every aspect of pregnancy loss. Together, we strive for excellence in our practices, research facilities, and communities to increase knowledge and save babies across the globe.
Please join us for the ISA conference. We look forward to seeing everyone and are honoured to be hosting this event.
Registration is now OPEN!
Abstract submission deadline EXTENDED UNTIL 10TH MARCH 2023
Thursday 29 June 2023
Including ISA Meetings and the IMPROVE course
Friday 30th June - Sunday 2 July 2023
You can view the Conference Programme here.
The ISA Conference Registration is now closed but if you still wish to attend, please email enquiries@eventmanagementdirect.co.uk so that the Event Organisers can book you on manually.
Please note that late registration will be possible until the end of the first day of the conference but the price will increase to £500 for Professionals and £300 for Trainees/Parents, and it may not be possible to cater for dietary requirements at this stage.
Early bird professional fees: £400, later £450, on the day £500
Parents, students, trainees: £200, later £250, on the day £300
IMPROVE: £75
Welcome Reception: Free to attend for all delegates
Memorial service: Free to attend for anyone, including local parents but you will need to register by emailing: enquiries@eventmanagementdirect.co.uk.
Gala Dinner £60
The IMPROVE course is a series of workshops designed to educate professionals on the best practice for prevention of stillbirth and care of the parents and professional investigations post stillbirth.
The following topics will be covered at the IMPROVE workshop. Places are still available - please email enquiries@eventmanagementdirect.co.uk to book.
View the full workshop schedule here.
The IMPROVE Course will take place at: INOX, Level 5, Students' Union Building Durham Road, Sheffield S10 2TG
Oral Presentations:
All delegates presenting an oral presentation need to register and attend in person.
Poster Presentations:
All delegates presenting a poster need to register and attend in person.
Posters should meet the following criteria:
Abstract Submission Closed
All decision emails were sent on Monday 3rd April. If you have not received your email, please check your spam folder in the first instance. If you cannot find it, please email enquiries@eventmanagementdirect.co.uk for an update.
Please contact the Events Team at Event Management Direct if you have any queries relating to this event.
The Diamond
32 Leavygreave Rd, Sheffield S3 7RD
Conference: Friday 30th June - Sunday 2 July 2023
Welcome Reception: Friday 30th June at 17:30
St Georges Church
Sheffield, S1 4DP
17.30 hours on Saturday 1st July 2023
If you would like to attend this service, please email: enquiries@eventmanagementdirect.co.uk
City Hall Ballroom
Barker's Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
19.00 on Saturday 1st July 2023
The International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA) is a membership organisation uniting bereaved parents and other family members, health professionals and researchers to drive global change for the prevention of stillbirth and neonatal death and bereavement support for all those affected.
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