Date and Location

Dates: Thursday and Friday, October 15-16, 2026 

Location: Chicago Illinois

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Registration is now open for NAFTNet Center Members, Committee Members, and Industry Partners. Join colleagues from across the fetal therapy community for education, collaboration, and networking at the 2026 NAFTNet Fall Meeting in Chicago. Each NAFTNet Center receives four (4) complimentary registrations. Additional attendees beyond the four included may register at a rate of $350 per person. To avoid duplicate registrations and ensure proper use of your center's complimentary registrations, please consult with your Center's Primary Delegate prior to registering.
Please select your registration type below to begin the registration process.

      

Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, October 14 | Pre-Meeting Event

Complimentary Film Screening: 24 Days Without You
8:30–9:30 PM | Conference Hotel

Kick off the meeting with a special screening of the award-winning documentary 24 Days Without You. This moving film explores the experience and aftermath of an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) through the perspectives of the patient, her family, and the multidisciplinary care team. It offers a powerful reflection on clinical preparedness, teamwork, and compassionate care. Hosted by the Fetal Therapy Nurses Network (FTNN), this complimentary event is open to all conference attendees. Please RSVP during registration.

Thursday, October 15 | Scientific Sessions & Collaboration

Thursday's program is dedicated to advancing fetal therapy through collaboration, innovation, and shared learning.

  • Special interest sessions focused on ongoing and emerging studies, including RAFT, GOOD, FMMC, and other collaborative research initiatives.
  • Genetic testing session during lunch sponsored by GeneDx
  • Opportunities for study-specific discussions, project updates, and future research planning.
  • Networking Reception: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday, October 16 | Steering Committee Meeting

8:00 AM–2:30 PM

Friday focuses on the latest advances in fetal therapy, network initiatives, and strategic planning.

  • Updates from NAFTNet and FTNN Leadership
  • Clinical and research presentations from member centers
  • Collaborative discussions on complex fetal therapy cases
  • Updates on registries, data initiatives, and ongoing studies
  • Strategic planning and committee updates
  • Networking opportunities with colleagues and industry leaders across disciplines