Join us for the 50th Annual State Conference of IAP-TNSC & 40th South Zone Conference, a landmark Golden Jubilee celebration bringing together leading pediatricians, academicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the country.
About the Conference
Chennai PEDICON 2026 marks a historic milestone — the Golden Jubilee (50th Edition) of the Annual State Conference of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics – Tamil Nadu State Chapter (IAP-TNSC). The conference will also host the 40th South Zone Conference, bringing together pediatric experts from across southern India and the country.
This landmark academic event aims to:
- Advance pediatric clinical practice through evidence-based updates
- Encourage academic exchange and research collaboration
- Provide practical learning through case discussions and workshops
- Foster networking among pediatricians, trainees, and healthcare leaders
Organizing Team
Dr. A. Somasundaram
Organizing Convener
Dr. T. N. Manohar
Chief Organizing Chairperson
Dr. P. Sudhakar
Chief Organizing Secretary
Dr. S. Subramanain
Chief Organizing Treasurer
Highlights of the Conference
Participants can look forward to a comprehensive academic program designed to
enhance both knowledge and clinical skills.
Key highlights include
- Celebration of 50 years of pediatric academic excellence
- Practice-oriented clinical updates across pediatric subspecialties
- Case-based interactive sessions for real-world clinical decision making
- Hands-on workshops to strengthen procedural competence
- Parallel subspecialty tracks covering diverse pediatric domains
- Expert panel discussions on contemporary pediatric challenges
- Scientific paper and poster presentations promoting academic exchange
Scientific Opportunities
The conference provides multiple platforms for academic participation and knowledge exchange.
Participants will have opportunities to:
- Present scientific papers
- Showcase poster presentations
- Participate in interactive case discussions
- Attend hands-on workshops
These sessions aim to strengthen pediatric practice and encourage collaboration across institutions and regions.
Organizing Committee
Hosted by Indian Academy of Pediatrics – Chennai City Branch
A leading professional body dedicated to advancing pediatric healthcare, academic excellence, and community health initiatives.
Organizing Convener
Dr. A. Somasundaram
Chief Organizing Chairperson
Dr. T. N. Manohar
Chief Organizing Secretary
Dr. P. Sudhakar
Chief Organizing Treasurer
Dr. S. Subramanian
Co-Organising Chairpersons
Dr. C. Satheesh
Dr. R. Somasekar
Dr. Annamalai Vijayaraghavan
Dr. S. Lakshmi Velmurugan
Co-Organising Secretaries
Dr. Luke Ravi
Dr. G. Amalraj
Dr. M. S. Viswanathan
Dr. R. V. Dhakshayani
Co-Organising Treasurers
Dr. R. Prasanna
Dr. Sridevi A Naaraayan
Registration
Early registration is strongly encouraged to take advantage of discounted tariffs.
Contact
Conference Secretariat
Dr. P. Sudhakar
Chief Organising Secretary
F9, ‘F’ Block, 3rd Floor
Halls Towers, Halls Road
Egmore, Chennai – 600008
Tamil Nadu, India
- +91 96000 52444
- chennaipedicon2026@gmail.com