Program

Program Overview

The IMNHC 2026 program featured an exciting mix of technical, programmatic, interactive, and innovative sessions that drove urgent action for the health of mothers and newborns and the prevention of stillbirths. Together, we investigated where we are and the challenges that remain; exchanged the most effective tools, best practices, and evidence; adapted strategies; and created new solutions and partnerships to transform the future.

Program at a glance

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Sessions At-A-Glance

 

Opening and Closing Plenaries	These plenaries spotlighted global leadership, collective progress and key challenges, shared commitments, and inspire continued collaboration beyond IMNHC 2026.
Abstract Sessions (Application-based)	These sessions shared exciting new findings, latest evidence and learning, and evidence-based practices aligned to conference tracks. They featured new data and insights from research, programs, or policy implementation driving rigorous, evidence-based discussions.
Innovation Marketplace (Application-based)	What propels a global health innovation from concept to change? At the Innovation Marketplace, attendees explored cutting-edge solutions in MNH and featured innovations—from service delivery models, and digital or AI-powered interventions, to groundbreaking tools and technologies—in a dynamic space where transformative ideas came to life.
Engage and Exchange Sessions (Application-based)	Engage and Exchange sessions were where attendees learned, shared, and connected with peers through engaging formats such as knowledge cafes, storytelling showcases, a Share Fair and more highlighting implementation challenges and successes.
Satellite Sessions (Application and Fee-based)	Attendees engaged in in-depth focused discussions on important topics through these half-day, partner-led sponsored sessions.