WE WANT YOU AT PAS 2020!

Invest in your career and spend time with other physicians, researchers, hospitals and allied health professionals from around the world! You’ll leave invigorated and inspired to put what you learn into practice. Here are some helpful tips to help you arrive prepared, make the most of the meeting, and maximize your experience after the meeting ends.

Why attend PAS? There are so many reasons, the latest scientific advancements in pediatric research, incredible networking opportunities with 8,300+ attendees and access to innovative technologies, products and services just to name a few!

Still need convincing — or need to convince your leadership? Here are the top reasons why you won’t want to miss this year’s conference and we’ve got you covered with a handy pre-written approval ROI request letter. Just edit with your info and copy and paste it into an email. Done and done!

And you can always contact us at info@pasmeeting.org if we can help you in any way seal the deal.

Networking & Engagement.  Networking opportunities are a vital component of your conference experience and can help lay the groundwork for future professional collaborations and opportunities.  Last year, over 8,300 attendees, from 62 countries joined us for the PAS Meeting.  At PAS 2020 physicians, researchers, and Allied health professionals from around the world will come together with colleagues and like-minded researchers to building meaningful connections, discover ideas, share their research and experience the best the field has to offer.

Brilliant Content. With approximately 4,000 abstract presentations (3,000 Posters), 380 science sessions, 100+ workshops, 36+ Special Interest Groups and over 1,500 presenters, the PAS Meeting provides access to cutting-edge pediatric research, the latest in scientific findings and great networking and career development opportunities. PAS 2020 will continue to bring you the latest clinical and scientific advances and will serve as a forum for those who shape the future of pediatric research.

The Latest Technology & Innovation. More than 150 exhibitors will be on site to offer you a hands-on opportunity to explore new technology, services, and innovative products.  The PAS exhibit floor has an abundance of ideas and the latest tools available.

Special Trainee Events. Don’t miss out on these special events created just for you! PAS provides a variety of high-quality educational, career-developmental, and collaborative opportunities to help you make the most of your meeting experience.

Continued Learning. With so much to discover and learn during the 6 action packed days and 831 hours of scientific content you will be sure to find tons of practical takeaways and ideas for you to reference keeping you ahead in your future collaborations.

HOUSING FRAUD ALERT

Please note that SPARGO, Inc. is the only official housing provider for the PAS 2020 Meeting. Each year, PAS is made aware of “pirate” housing companies and travel agencies that aggressively pursue attendees to book their guest rooms at supposedly significant discounts. Do not be misled by companies that solicit you via email or over the phone and misrepresent themselves as the PAS official housing provider. PAS has NO affiliation with these organizations and does not endorse their services.

REGISTRATION & HOTEL

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PAS FRIDAY IN THE PARC

(Pediatric Science And Research Career Day)

Jump start your PAS experience with Friday in the Parc– Pediatric Science And Research Career Day. This day includes special sessions targeted towards trainees, fellows and career development. PAS provides a variety of high-quality educational, career-developmental, and collaborative opportunities to help you make the most of your meeting experience. This new focus for Friday’s pre-conference programming creates opportunities for PAS Partner and Alliance societies to continue growing the pediatric research pipeline and to feature their career development initiatives. Complete Fridays’s events list. 

Register now through the PAS registration system.

WHAT’S NEW AT PAS?

PAS 2020 Labs

We are excited to announce our PAS 2020 Lab innovations.

Trainee Pathway

Focuses on career development, networking, skills development and informational sessions that foster mentor/mentee interactions. As you consider this pathway, please be aware and consider the following PAS Labs to be tested at the 2020 Meeting:

Trainee Zone 

New at PAS 2020! Our Trainee Zone offers PAS trainees a VIP space to connect, network, and learn, as well as Institutional sponsors will be giving 15-minute career development “Med” Talks in the Zone. The Trainee Zone offers all–day coffee breaks for trainees, comfortable lounge furniture, device charging stations, and posting boards with job, career, award, and membership information. The Trainee Zone is located on Level 200 of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  

Opening General Session

Don’t miss the PAS 2020 General Opening Session with our keynote speaker Dr. Francis S. Collins M.D., Ph.D. Join 3000 + colleagues for the Saturday morning program!

    • PAS Complimentary Opening Coffee Break.  . . . 10:00am – 10:30am
    • PAS Opening General Session. . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . 10:30am – 12:00pm
    • PAS Complimentary Opening Luncheon . . . . . . .12:00pm – 1:00pm

Rounds With Experts (Breakfast Included)  

New PAS lab pilot program that is taking the place of the historical Meet the Professor sessions on Sunday morning from 7:30am – 9:00am. Led by 20-30 experts, this event allows attendees to come together with faculty leaders to discuss a variety of topic areas, share their perspectives, and build relationships. Topics will include career development and issues on the forefront of pediatric research and hot topics in pediatrics. Experts will lead two 25-minute table top discussions that includes Q&A. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit two tables. Please be sure to RSVP during the PAS Registration process. NOTE: Attendance is limited to the first 300 attendee RSVP’s received. Be on the lookout for further scheduling details and topic areas to choose from in mid-March.

Trainees on the Town – Spin Philadelphia 

Join fellow trainees at this networking event held on the Sunday night of the meeting at the amazing Spin Philadelphia! Ping pong galore, team building for trainees, DJ, food stations, and passed hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, signature drinks, and soft drinks will be served from 7 to 8:30 pm. We will provide a shuttle service to Spin from the convention center. This is an event all trainees will want to attend! 

WHO ATTENDS PAS?

PAS Meeting attendees are the influencers of growth in the pediatric research field. From building excitement among young med students to experienced veteran researchers PAS 2020 inspires colleagues and collaborators of all ages and background.

A wide variety of specialties attend PAS — including Neonatology, General Pediatrics,  Nephrology, Hospitalists and many more.

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