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About the Conference
The International Conference on Fundamentals of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (FPID) is the Kingdom’s premier scientific gathering and educational forum dedicated to advancing the care, diagnosis, and prevention of infectious diseases in children.
More than just a conference, FPID is a vital annual event where clinicians, researchers, and public health experts converge. This highly anticipated event serves as a critical platform to share cutting-edge original research, rigorously debate complex clinical controversies, and define the consensus best practices that will shape the next generation of pediatric infectious disease care across the region and beyond. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, discovery, and clinical excellence.
Meet the Committee
The FPID 2026 program is guided by a distinguished Organizing and Scientific Committee composed of leading experts in pediatric infectious diseases and related fields.
Prof. Sami Al Hajjar
Conference Chairman
Dr. Mohammed AlSuhaibani
Conference Co-Chairman
Prof. Esam Albanyan
Committee Member
Prof. Suliman Al Jumaah
Committee Member
Key Program Pillars
This year's comprehensive program is structured around four critical pillars:
Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASP) & Precision Medicine: Focusing on de-escalation strategies, the narrow vs. broad coverage debates in critical illness, and the implementation of AI-powered tools in ASP.
Vaccines: Current and Future Directions: Exploring the evolution and impact of everything from conjugated pneumococcal vaccines to next-generation RSV prevention strategies.
Innovation in Diagnostics: Featuring sessions on metagenomics resolution, genomics, rapid sequencing, and the latest point-of-care diagnostics for pediatric pathogens.
Hot Topics & Controversies: Debating essential clinical decisions, such as the extensive workup versus risk-stratified management for febrile infants, and updates on perennial challenges like childhood Tuberculosis.
Target Audience
FPID is meticulously designed for HCPs who are on the front lines of diagnosing and treating infectious diseases in young patients. This includes:
Infectious Diseases specialists and trainees
Infection Control specialists and providers
Family Medicine and General Practitioners
Clinical Pharmacists
Microbiologists
Public Health Professionals
Pediatric Residents and Fellows
Nursing Practitioners
Preventive Medicine Specialist
Quality Officers and Specialist
Any Health Care Professional with interest in the Infectious Diseases field
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