Call for Abstracts is open through May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern.
Forging New Frontiers, the annual
conference of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, is the premier injury prevention
meeting to foster collaborative research, develop best practices and address
challenges in the field of pediatric injury prevention.
Target Audience
- Injury Prevention Professionals
- Trauma Coordinators
- Physicians & Nurses
- Residents & Physicians In Training
- Public Health Professionals
- Medical Students
- Community Leaders
- Educators
Objectives
The objectives of the 2026 Conference are to provide participants with an opportunity to:
- Expand knowledge in the field of Injury Prevention.
- Encourage and disseminate injury prevention research.
- Learn about designing, planning and building healthy communities.
- Share and explore challenges and successes in community-based injury prevention
programming with a goal of helping trauma centers develop and improve injury prevention
programs.
- Share information about innovative injury prevention best practices.
- Describe how trauma centers can develop and evaluate community-based injury
prevention programs.
- Identify opportunities for multi-city projects and research as well as opportunities to learn more about translating research into practice in minority and resource-limited
communities.
- Provide attendees with the opportunity to revitalize their creative energies in order to
continue to innovate and sustain healthy communities.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale
1100 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
