ONCE UPON A PREEMIE, INC. 5TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Black Maternal Health and Neonatal Equity Conference: Meeting the Moment
November 16, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Day 1: African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
November 17, 2026 - 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Day 2: Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Day 1: Once Upon A Preemie, Inc.’s
4th Annual Fundraiser
Join Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. for its 4th Annual Fundraiser—Party For A Cause: A Party For Preemies—which aims to raise funds to advance our mission. This event will also serve as a pre-conference mixer and networking opportunity for conference attendees.
Day 2: Black Maternal Health and Neonatal Equity Conference
On Day 2 of the conference, healthcare professionals and parent advocates will be empowered to advance solutions for equitable health outcomes for Black birthing and preemie families.
About the Conference
Join Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. for its 4th Annual Fundraiser and 5th Annual Black Maternal Health and Neonatal Equity Conference, themed Meeting the Moment. This two day in-person conference will bring together perinatal and neonatal healthcare professionals and Black preemie parents/advocates for a powerful empowering and educational experience, centered on the lived personal and professional experiences of Black birthing women.
This conference also seeks to:
- Empower healthcare professionals and parent advocates to move practice-based solutions forward that drive equitable maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
- Advocate for culturally appropriate, Black women-led solutions with a unified voice and vision, transforming healthcare delivery for Black birthing and preemie families.
- Meet the moment by advancing proven systems, community, and family level interventions that transform care and improve birth and postpartum outcomes for preemie and NICU families.
Schedule At A Glance
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
7:00–8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:00–11:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Panel Presentations
11:00–12:00 p.m. Morning Keynote
12:00–12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch and Exhibitor Showcase
12:30–1:30 p.m.Breakout Workshops
1:30–2:30 p.m.Panel Presentation
2:30–3:30 p.m. Fireside Chat
3:30–4:30 p.m. Closing Keynote
4:30–5:00 p.m.Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourn
This year's conference will feature the following three breakout workshops highlighting innovative practices shared by industry thought leaders, advocates, and parents:
- Meeting The Moment: Respectful Maternal and Neonatal Care
- Clinical Insights: Preemie Skin Health and Feeding
- Meeting The Moment: Caregiver Reset, Recharge, Reimagine
Sponsorship Prospectus
2025 Event Highlights
3rd Annual Party For Preemies
4th Annual Conference
Unable to attend this years event?
You can still support our cause by making a tax-deductible contribution here.