Phoenix Children's Trauma Con 2026

Join us at the Phoenix Children's Trauma Con 2026!
About this Event

Join us at the Phoenix Children’s Trauma Con 2026 for an immersive and informative event dedicated to understanding and addressing the needs of pediatric trauma patients. This hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Creighton University Health Sciences Campus, 3100 N. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ, 85012.

At Trauma Con 2026, participants will have an opportunity to connect with leading experts in the field, learn about the latest research and gain valuable insights into trauma-informed care for children. Meals, CEs, and parking will be provided for attendees.

Topics for this year’s Trauma Con will be coming soon.

More information to come

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Host: Allen Tucker MSN, RN
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:50 AM
Envenomation in Children
Host: Dr. Tyler Hoelscher
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:40 AM
Rural Trauma Challenges in Pediatric Trauma
Host: Dani Lemond, CEP
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break & Vendors
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
MCIs and Children
Host: Michael Bowe, PA
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:10 PM
Trauma Jeopardy
Host: Todd Nickoles, MBA, BSN, RN
🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:55 PM
Pediatric Vascular Injuries – A Case Study
Host: Dr. Hassan
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Pediatric Burn Injuries and Management
Host: Suzanne Buchanan, MSN, RN
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:05 PM
Break & Vendors
🕑: 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Child Life Perspective on Caring for Children in an Emergency Department
Host: PCH Child Life Team
🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:16 PM
Closing Remarks and Raffle Drawing
Host: Lisa Dowrick, RN, BSN, MA, CPN