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One Congress. Three Societies. Every Newborn.

The Congress of Joint European Neonatal Societies (jENS) brings together three pillars of the neonatal world under a single, unified scientific platform: the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR), the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), and the Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI). This unique alliance makes jENS Congress the most comprehensive neonatal meeting in the world — the only congress that unites scientific research, clinical excellence, and the voice of families and patients in one shared space.

Newborn medicine stands at a defining moment. Rapid advances across basic science, translational research, and clinical practice are transforming what is possible in the NICU. At the same time, the challenges of extreme prematurity, global health inequity, and the growing complexity of neonatal care demand responses that no single society or discipline can provide alone. jENS was built for exactly this complexity.

By bringing together the research community of ESPR, the scientific network of neonatal and perinatal societies of UENPS, and the families represented by GFCNI, jENS Congress creates a conversation that goes beyond the traditional boundaries of scientific exchange. Here, a researcher presenting novel findings sits alongside a nurse specialist redefining standards of care, a parent advocate shaping the future of patient involvement, and a clinician from a low-resource setting addressing the unfinished agenda of global neonatal health. This is the essence of jENS: multidisciplinary, multi-professional, and deeply human.

jENS is not only a place to present the best science; it is a place to ask the most important questions, forge new collaborations, and translate evidence into better outcomes for every newborn and every family, wherever they are born in the world.

Organising Institutions

ESPR - European Society for Paediatric Research

The European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) has been at the forefront of Paediatric medical care and innovation since 1958. As one of the oldest and most prolific Paediatric societies in Europe, all activities follow its mission: Developing and applying research to improve newborn and child health.

The ESPR’s activities are organised according to three pillars:

The ten sections representing different paediatric subspecialties, fostering the development of research and education, as well as the publication of research and guidelines.
The European School of Neonatology (ESN), acting as the society’s educational arm in neonatology and implementing a wide range of educational activities. This includes a clinically-integrated Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Neonatology, an academic Master of Science (MSc) in Neonatology (NOTE) in collaboration with the University of Southampton, the Neonatologist Performed Echocardiography (NPE) Training Academy, and dedicated ESN hands-on courses during our international congresses and meetings. With the podcast ‘Neonatology Now’ the ESN reaches a global audience.
The European Board of Neonatal Child Health Research (EBNCHR) that periodically reviews the European Training Requirements (ETR) in Neonatology and provides leadership in the context of child health research policy and funding

The ESPR co-organises large-scale annual conferences, supports investigators with research grants, runs a mentoring programme and disseminates cutting-edge findings through its Springer-Nature journal Pediatric Research, amongst others.

Based on its heritage and proudly looking back at a long list of achievements, the ESPR continues to promote scientific excellence and collaboration between different Paediatric specialties. This the ESPR does from ‘bench to bedside’ – meaning it fosters research to improve patient treatment and advance clinical practice.

UENPS - Union of European Neonatal & Perinatal Societies

The Union of European Neonatal & Perinatal Societies (UENPS) brings together 49 National Neonatal and Perinatal Societies, representing more than 15,000 healthcare professionals.

Founded in 2006, UENPS works to improve the quality of neonatal and perinatal care by connecting and coordinating the expertise, experience and initiatives of its National Societies. Through this network, UENPS promotes collaboration across countries, facilitates the exchange of knowledge and good clinical practices, and supports the development of shared responses to the challenges faced by newborn infants, their families and healthcare professionals.

UENPS carries out international congresses, educational programmes, collaborative surveys and scientific projects designed to identify differences in care, assess clinical needs and translate evidence into everyday practice. Its international activities also include training and capacity-building projects in low-resource settings, as well as scientific and educational collaborations with partners in countries such as China.

By bringing together national perspectives within a shared scientific framework, UENPS works to advance standards of care and ensure that every newborn, wherever they are born, receives the best possible start in life. Neonatology – Fetal and Neonatal Research (Karger) is the official scientific journal of UENPS.

GFCNI - Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants

The Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI) is the global organisation and network to represent the interests of preterm and newborn infants and their families. It brings together parents, healthcare experts from different disciplines, and scientists with the common goal of improving long-term health of preterm and newborn children. GFCNI’s vision is to ensure the best start in life for every baby.

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