2026 Fetal Therapy Nurse Network Conference

One Heart, Many Hands — Advancing Collaborative Care in Fetal Therapy

October 13-14, 2026
Chicago, Illinois and virtual

The Fetal Therapy Nurse Network (FTNN) invites submissions for podium and poster presentations at our 2026 Conference — a gathering of nurses, social workers, APPs, genetic counselors, coordinators, and allied health professionals dedicated to advancing fetal care.

Join us in celebrating the power of collaboration, compassion, and innovation in this unique specialty.

Call Opens: December 2025

• Podium Proposal Deadline:
February 16, 2026, 11:59pm CST

• Poster Proposal Deadline:
April 13, 2026 11:59pm CST

• Conference:
10/13/26-10/14/26, Chicago Illinois and virtual

We’re Looking For:

Presentations that educate, inspire, and empower attendees. Topics may include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Procedural updates & OR integration (EXIT, FETO, MMC)

  • Building and expanding fetal centers & Special Delivery Units

  • Research, data, and quality improvement initiatives

  • Palliative care and bereavement best practices

  • Ethics, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Role-specific panels (social work, APP, midwife, coordinator)

  • Staff well-being, resilience, institutional support, and psychological safety

  • Innovative ideas and case studies

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed for:

  • Relevance to fetal therapy nursing or the multidisciplinary team

  • Clarity and organization

  • Innovation and originality

  • Alignment with conference goals

  • Speaker qualifications

Deadline for podium proposals:
February 16, 2026 11:59pm CST

Deadline for poster proposals:
April 13, 2026 11:59 CST