ICM Triennial Congress
34th ICM Triennial Congress
14/06/2026
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17/06/2026
Event
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Lisbon,
Portugal
Laerdal Global Health will participate in the 34th International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from June 14–18, 2026.
This global gathering brings together midwives, educators, researchers, and partners to share knowledge, advance midwifery practice, and address critical challenges in maternal and newborn health. At ICM 2026, LGH will contribute to sessions and partnerships focused on strengthening midwifery education and expanding the use of simulation-based learning to improve quality of care and save lives at birth.
Official Congress 2026 Song
Meet us here
ICM & Laerdal: SimBegin Level 1 Workshop (Invitation only)
Partners: ICM, Laerdal Global Health
An invitation-only pre-congress workshop co-facilitated by ICM and Laerdal Global Health, building the simulation-based education capacity of selected midwife leaders attending Congress. The SimBegin Level 1 training equips participants with practical skills in simulation facilitation, supporting the integration of this approach into midwifery education settings globally.
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 08:00–14:30
AIME Pre-Congress Workshop — Alliance to Improve Midwifery Education
Partners: ICM · UNFPA · Laerdal Global Health · Jhpiego · Maternity Foundation · LSTM · Burnet Institute · UNICEF
An interactive full-day session bringing together all AIME partners to explore the latest tools and approaches in midwifery education. Featuring an exclusive showcase of the UNFPA–ICM Global Sample Curricula for Pre-Service Midwifery Education, hands-on simulation skill development, and exploration of how technology can optimise midwifery education. Limited to 100 participants. Morning coffee and lunch provided.
📅 Sunday, June 14 | 08:00–14:30
📍Room 3A
Laerdal lunch symposium: Preparing midwives for the future - The opportunity of simulation based learning
Join us for an insightful session where global leaders in midwifery and simulation will explore how simulation-based training can strengthen midwifery education, provide new training approaches and improve patient outcomes.
Asmita Acharya (Chair), Synnøve Mari Folkvord, Linda Nääs Klockar (HDa), Hege Ersdal
📅 Tuesday, June 16 | 12:50 - 13:50
📍Room 3B
Workshop in newborn resuscitation skills
Training with intact cord: Simulate, ventilate, collaborate
Description: Participants will gain practical skills and confidence in newborn resuscitation with an intact cord by engaging in hands-on simulation, applying a structured model – Simulate, Ventilate, Collaborate – to support rapid and effective clinical decision-making based on ICM competencies.
📅 Tuesday, June 16 | 16:00 - 17:30
📍Room 5E
Strengthening Clinical Skills for Midwife Educators
— A Hands-On Workshop
Partners: ICM, WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF, Jhpiego, LSTM, Burnet Institute, Laerdal Global Health
Facilitated by the full AIME partnership, this 90-minute hands-on workshop addresses a critical gap: midwife educators' access to regular clinical skills updates.
📅 Wednesday, June 17 | 16:00 - 17:30
📍Auditorium II
Keynote plenary: Midwives – The original innovators across time and cultures
This session highlights innovations led by midwives, how they were developed and implemented, and the impact on communities, inspiring attendees to recognise and apply innovation in their own practice.
📅 Thursday, June 18 | 09:00 - 10:30
📍Pavillion 2
Jhpiego: Scaling Innovation — How Countries Transform Midwifery Training Through Helping Mothers Survive
Partners: Jhpiego — Facilitated by Rosemary Njogu (Kenya)
This interactive session showcases how countries are transforming midwifery training through Jhpiego's Helping Mothers Survive (HMS) programme — a suite of simulation-based modules covering postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, and more.
📅 Thursday, June 18 | 11:00 - 12:30
📍Auditorium III+IV
For the full program of events and to register, head to the ICM's conference page
Meet our delegation
Our Laerdal Global Health team will be in Portugal to share their experience and knowledge – if you would like to connect with a member of our team, please reach out on their LinkedIn below.
Patricia Titulaer
Director of Impact & Implementation
Julia Irani
Project Coordinator
Find us at our booth
Laerdal will be available at our booth during the conference (13th - 18th June)
📍Booth number 6 & 7