In Indianapolis for the 9th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium and Workshop

I am delighted to be in Indianapolis for the 9th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium and Workshop, taking place September 10–11, 2026, at the Indiana State Museum.

As a member of the organizing committee, it has been rewarding to help bring together clinicians, researchers, educators, respiratory therapists, nurses, trainees, and international leaders who share one goal: improving the care of newborn infants who need resuscitation at birth.

The meeting begins with an interactive pre-symposium workshop focused on neonatal tele-resuscitation. Tele-resuscitation offers an important opportunity to extend neonatal expertise beyond tertiary centres and support teams in community hospitals during high-risk deliveries. Through practical discussions, case scenarios, and simulation, participants are examining how these programs can be developed and implemented across regional networks.

The symposium program covers several of the most important and rapidly evolving areas in neonatal resuscitation. Sessions explore effective ventilation in the delivery room, early surfactant administration, implementation of the 9th Edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, tele-resuscitation, and team preparedness for high-acuity, low-occurrence neonatal emergencies.

What makes this symposium special is its interactive format. Presentations are followed by panel discussions involving experts from different disciplines and clinical settings. This creates an opportunity to move beyond presenting evidence and to discuss how new knowledge can be translated into real delivery-room practice.

It is also wonderful to see Research4Babies represented at the meeting. One of our MSc students is presenting our research examining vasopressin and epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation. Supporting trainees in presenting their work, meeting international experts, and becoming part of the wider neonatal research community is an important part of building the next generation of clinician-scientists.

Meetings such as this are about more than lectures. They provide opportunities to reconnect with collaborators, develop new research ideas, learn from different health systems, and discuss the unanswered questions that should guide our next studies. These conversations are essential if we want neonatal resuscitation research to lead to meaningful improvements in practice.

I am grateful to my fellow organizing committee members, the speakers, moderators, discussants, education partners, and everyone attending in person or virtually. Bringing together science, education, simulation, and clinical experience helps us move closer to our shared goal: ensuring that every newborn receives the best possible care during those critical first minutes after birth.

I look forward to two exciting days of learning, discussion, collaboration, and new ideas—and to bringing these insights back to our team in Edmonton.

And don't forget to safe the date for the 10th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium and Workshop - September 13-14, 2027