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Join the pediatric endocrinology community for four days of exceptional education, emerging science, collaboration, and connection.

Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts is now open!

We invite you to share your research, clinical insights, and innovative work with the pediatric endocrinology community.

For submission guidelines, important deadlines, and additional details, please click here.

Deadline: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern

Why Attend PES 2027?

  • Cutting-edge pediatric endocrine science
  • practical clinical education
  • connections with colleagues and leaders
  • opportunities for trainees and early-career professionals

What to Expect

  • Expert-led plenaries and scientific sessions
  • Oral and poster presentations
  • Networking with the pediatric endocrine community
  • SIG and community activities
  • Opportunities specifically for fellows, trainees and early-career professionals
  • Exhibit hall/industry engagement

Meet Us in Minneapolis

We’re excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for our May conference! Known as the “City by Nature,” Minneapolis offers the perfect mix of vibrant city energy and outdoor beauty. Between conference sessions, take time to explore the Mississippi Riverfront, experience the city’s thriving restaurant and arts scene, discover unique neighborhoods, or enjoy its lakes, parks, and trails. Iconic attractions such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Mill City area, and Guthrie Theater make it easy to add a little sightseeing to your conference experience.

Whether you’re extending your stay or simply looking for a great place for dinner after the day’s sessions, Minneapolis has plenty to discover. We can’t wait to see you there!

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For Trainees & Early Career Professionals

The PES Annual Meeting is a place to share your work, meet future collaborators and mentors, and build connections across the pediatric endocrine community. Whether you’re a student, resident, fellow, or early-career professional, you’ll find opportunities designed to help you learn, connect, and take the next step in your career.

Abstracts — Share Your Work
Showcase your research and clinical work on a national stage. PES abstracts are peer reviewed, with accepted submissions selected for oral or poster presentation. Outstanding trainee abstracts are highlighted, giving emerging investigators an opportunity for added recognition. Accepted abstracts are also published in Hormone Research in Paediatrics.

Travel Support — Helping You Get Here
PES is committed to making Annual Meeting participation more accessible for trainees. Travel grants are offered to eligible fellows presenting accepted abstracts at the Annual Meeting. 2027 eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines will be posted as they become available.

Mentoring — Connect With People Who Can Help You Grow
Build relationships with experienced pediatric endocrinologists through PES mentoring opportunities. The PES Mentor Match Program connects trainees and early-career faculty with mentors who can provide guidance on career development, research, clinical practice, leadership, career advancement, and work-life integration. Mentor–mentee programming has also been incorporated into the Annual Meeting experience.

Networking — Find Your Pedsendo Community
The Annual Meeting brings together clinicians, researchers, trainees, mentors, and leaders from across pediatric endocrinology. Connect through poster sessions, receptions, fellow-focused programming, Special Interest Groups, mentoring activities, and informal conversations throughout the meeting. These connections can lead to collaborations, career opportunities, mentorship, and friendships that continue well beyond the meeting.

New to PES or attending your first Annual Meeting?

You belong here. PES offers dedicated opportunities for trainees and early-career professionals to meet colleagues, connect with mentors, present their work, and become involved in the Society.

Get Involved

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring PES 2027? Opportunities coming soon- contact PES to be notified.

Important Dates

2026

September 23, 2026
Call for Abstract Submissions Opens

October 12, 2026
Call for Abstract Reviewers Opens

December 8, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline

2027

January 15, 2027
Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Period Opens

January 29, 2027
Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline

February 8, 2027
Registration Opens

Week of February 15, 2027
Abstract Submission Status Notifications Sent

Past Meeting

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Thank You for Joining Us at the PES 2026 Annual Meeting

Our 2026 Annual Meeting brought together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees from across the field of pediatric endocrinology for an engaging and impactful experience.

We are grateful to everyone who attended, presented, and contributed to the success of this year’s meeting. Thank you for being part of a collaborative and inspiring week of learning, connection, and innovation.

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