Monday, March 1 - Thursday, March 4, 2027

We’re excited to announce the 2027 Pediatric Update Conference, offering in-person sessions with live speakers at the resort, plus live-streaming for those who wish to attend remotely. This event will offer healthcare providers the latest advancements in pediatric care, featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions. 

Date:

Monday, March 1 - Thursday, March 4, 2027

Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas

7200 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Please note that the Scottsdale Plaza Resort has changed its name to Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas effective January 2026. This change will not impact the conference. If you have already reserved your room, no action is needed; however, you may receive email notifications from Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas as the transition begins.


If you have not yet reserved your accommodations, please be aware that you may see the venue listed as either Scottsdale Plaza Resort or Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas until the transition is fully complete.

Mark your calendars!

Join us for an inspiring week of high-yield updates in the mornings and free time in the afternoons and evenings. 

March is an ideal time to be in Arizona—where sunny skies, 70-degree temperatures, breathtaking desert landscapes, and endless outdoor adventures await. The 2027 conference offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your professional knowledge while enjoying a rejuvenating getaway. 


Registration Information

 You can register for the entire week, or just for individual days, either in-person or via Zoom. 

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Stay With Us

Stay at Kimpton Miralina with luxurious rooms, pools, spa, and desert views—conveniently located near dining and attractions. 

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Exhibitor Opportunities

Showcase your products and connect with healthcare professionals. Email CME@phoenixchildrens.com for more information. 

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"I have always been a virtual participant and the technology is so well done!! The talks were all on time!"

"Thank you for brining in a variety of speakers from different institutions and specialties.  It is always so helpful to get perspectives from the leading experts from across the country, not just in one system."

"The speakers have all been excellent and engaging presenters as well.  I also very much appreciate that the virtual option continues to be offered, as it’s tougher for me to travel out-of-state now that my children are in school at this time."

"The virtual conference runs very smoothly, and I haven’t had any significant issues getting connected or accessing anything for the several years that I have attended virtually."

"Practical for primary care. Timely and well-organized." 

"I love the virtual option and how smoothly everything runs for it."

"The case- and evidence-based presentations are excellent and much appreciated. Also, the interactive questions improved my learning and helped me to pay attention."

"Great primary care focus. Just touching on more specialized care is nice, as it helps us discuss options for patients that they may be presented with after referral."

"All the speakers were wonderful! Love the clinical pearls and take-home points that I will be able to put into practice."

"Everything applied to pediatric problems that I frequently encounter."

"Excellent speakers and a four-hour-day conference truly make it relaxing and allow for more information retention."

"Love speakers who can concisely deliver practical, clinically useful information. Simple and flawless virtual setup."

"Well organized, kept on time, able to ask questions and receive answers even after the presentation."

"I love how applicable the content is for my work in a primary care clinic."

 "Lectures were appropriate length of time. Never got boring. Relevant pearls in every talk."

 

"Excellent speaker choice, wonderful venue, helpful and patient staff."

"Variety of topics with application to many sides of pediatric care. Excellent speakers with clear points of emphasis."

"I continue to appreciate the interactive approach and the focus on evidence-based, practical updates."

"Making the conference virtual allowed me to participate and not have to travel and limit my clinic time. Thank you!"

Join our Audience and Be Part of the Experience:

Open to all Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and anyone else who wants to advance their knowledge of the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare. 

Conference Focus:

Ever since it’s inception in 1977, Phoenix Children’s Pediatric Update has brought the latest practical updates to providers dedicated to providing state of the art care to all their pediatric patients. 

In addition to local Phoenix Children’s faculty, our 2027 invited speakers include: 

  • Alok Patel, MD - Stanford University
  • Brian Alverson, MD - John Hopkins University
  • Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD - Howard University
  • J. Patrick Whelan, MD, PhD, UCLA

Spring is the perfect time to explore Arizona:

Enjoy scenic desert hikes, world-class golf courses, vibrant dining scenes, and exciting Cactus League spring training games. With sunny weather and breathtaking views, there’s something for everyone to enjoy before or after the conference.