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July 14-17, 2026
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Experience the Difference
Experience Colorado's Rocky Mountains at the Western Pediatric Trauma Conference (WPTC) that will take place in Beaver Creek, Colorado at the Park Hyatt. Here you will enjoy the education, the family and the adventure.
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The WPTC features nationally renowned faculty in the fields of pediatric trauma, pediatric surgical sub-specialties, critical care, emergency medicine, and pre-hospital care. The program content is targeted to physicians and health care professionals who care for injured children. After attending this conference, participants will report increased knowledge related to care of the pediatric trauma patient and report intent to change practice based on new evidence-based practice information provided.
Explore the Mountains
With sweeping views from the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, the Park Hyatt resort hotel and spa offers guests a luxurious year-round escape near Vail Valley, Colorado. As the only ski-in/ski-out hotel located at Beaver Creek Village ski base, the resort boasts the best access to Village activities, ski school, shopping, and more. In summer months, explore the breathtaking mountain area with golf, fly fishing, river rafting and 4x4 rides or indulge with renewal any time of year at our resort’s full-service spa.
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Experience the Education
The WPTC provides a variety of learning opportunities to gather best practices and resources for you to take advantage of.
With live and virtual options learners are able to network with top pediatric trauma healthcare leaders and nationally renowned faculty.
Controversies in Pediatric Trauma
Point-Counterpoint
Point-Counterpoint sessions have become a cornerstone of the conference offering a bit of fun and educational debate on a topic facing the pediatric trauma healthcare community.
Opportunities for oral and poster abstract (scientific and best practice) presentations are available.
Scientific presentations are eligible for manuscript publication in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.​
Pre-Conference Sessions
What's Different?
Bring the family!
We encourage you to bring the entire family for an EPIC adventure in the Rocky Mountains! We have included a companion pass so that they can patriciate in conference dining and social activities. Kids participate for free.
Bring the fun!
The conference hosts several social events to connect and network with pediatric trauma professionals from across the country.
Relax!
The conference attire for the entire event is resort casual.
Presenting Partners
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Supporting Partners
