Roanoke, VA | Oct. 19-20, 2025
Calling all maternal and infant health professionals, public health workers, and community advocates! Something exciting is coming to Roanoke this fall. The 9th Annual Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) Summit returns October 19–20 at the Hotel Roanoke, bringing together passionate voices from across the Commonwealth. This year’s theme, “Building Up Opportunities: Innovate, Act, Transform,” sets the stage for bold conversations and collaborative action. The Summit will focus on improving outcomes through innovation, evidence-based solutions, and scalable strategies that can transform care for Virginia’s families.
Over the years, the VNPC Summit has traveled across Virginia, reflecting the Collaborative’s commitment to statewide impact and inclusion. Each gathering has sparked meaningful partnerships, shared innovative practices, and advanced maternal and infant health from introducing standardized clinical protocols to amplifying community voices and addressing disparities in care. Roanoke now takes the stage, offering a fresh perspective from the Southwest region and continuing the momentum of progress.
“Every summit builds on the momentum of the last,” said Shannon Pursell, Senior Director of VNPC. “We are excited to be back in Roanoke this year to highlight innovation in action—and to keep pushing forward as a state to transform maternal and infant health for the better.”
Attendees can expect:
- Thought-provoking opening remark and keynote speeches from Mayor Joseph L. Cobb of Roanoke and leading public health advocate Dr. Brian Castrucci, respectively.
- Updates on recent legislative changes and new data impacting maternal and infant health in Virginia.
- Celebration of maternal and infant health champions with an award ceremony
- Evidence-based tools and strategies to bring back to your setting
- Opportunities to network and collaborate with other attendees from across the Commonwealth.
- Real world examples of innovative improvements being made to improve care for Virginia’s moms and babies
Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate, act, and transform! Register today to lock in early bird pricing and be part of shaping the future of maternal and infant healthcare in Virginia.
Click here to register.
We’ll see you in Roanoke!