Global Congress - Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is thrilled to announce it will host its first global congress 25 – 28 September 2024 in Rome, Italy, at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The congress is centered on clinical best practices and the latest research across the globe, with a specific focus on the maternal aspect of maternal-fetal medicine.

The SMFM Global Congress will offer a diverse range of activities such as pre-congress courses, invited lecturers, poster presentations, networking and exhibiting opportunities, and industry learning sessions.

What are the dates of the Congress?

25 – 28 September 2024. The congress will begin on Wednesday, 25 September, with pre-congress courses and an evening welcome reception and cultural performance. The research and scientific program will start the morning of Thursday, 26 September, and conclude at midday on Saturday, 28 September. Exhibits will also open on Thursday, 26 September.

How may I register to attend the Global Congress?

Registration for the 2024 SMFM Global Congress will launch in March 2024. Registration rates will be posted late February 2024. Please check back!

How may I submit a postgraduate course for pre-congress programming?

For our inaugural congress, we will not offer any solicitations for the postgraduate course program. Postgraduate course programming will be done by invitation only and curated under the direction of our Global Congress leadership (Advisors, Steering Committee, and Planning Committee).

How may I submit an abstract for review and consideration for the Scientific Program?

Abstracts should be submitted through the official Call for Abstracts portal. The submission portal will open on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. To preview the information that will be requested and prepare your submission in advance, please review our Global Congress Abstract Submission Brochure.

What will be the official language of the conference?

The official language of the congress is English.

Will there be a virtual component to the Congress?

The Global Congress will be an in-person meeting, and there will not be a virtual component.

Will the Congress have opportunities for sponsorship and exhibits?

2023 - 2026 SMFM Global Congress Steering Committee

Dr. Joseph (Joey) Biggio, Jr., Global Congress Steering Committee Chair (New Orleans, LA – USA)
Dr. Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, Global Congress Steering Committee Advisor/SMFM President (La Jolla, CA – USA)
Dr. Alan Tita (Birmingham, AL – USA)
Alana Mallory (Staff Liaison, Director, Global Events and Strategic Initiatives, SMFM)
Kasey McNeil (Staff Liaison, Sr. Director, Corporate Relations, SMFM)
Nneka St. Gerard (Chief Program Officer, SMFM)
Christina Wurster (CEO, SMFM)

2024 SMFM Global Congress Planning Committee

Dr. Daniele Di Mascio, Local Arrangements Chair (Rome, IT - Italy)
Dr. Vincenzo Berghella (Italy, based in Philadelphia, PA – USA)
Dr. Bo Jacobsson (Gothenburg, SE – Sweden)
Dr. Martijn Oudijk (Amsterdam, NL – Netherlands)
Dr. Aris Papageorghiou (London, ENG – UK)
Dr. Hen Sela (Israel, IL – Israel)
Dr. Yves Ville (Paris, FR – France)

Global Congress Advisors

Dr. Anthony (Tony) Sciscione, SMFM Immediate Past President (Newark, DE – USA)
Dr. Joanne Stone, SMFM Past President (New York, NY – USA)