GOLD Lactation Conference News
We're celebrating 20 years of GOLD Lactation with an incredible lineup you won't want to miss! Over the past year, our team has worked hard to spotlight emerging hot topics, evidence-based research, and practice-changing clinical skills in lactation. We've collaborated with researchers and knowledge-leaders from around the world and put together a comprehensive program to elevate your practice.
We're implementing interactive learning methods and opportunities while evolving the conference to strengthen connection and collaboration within our remarkable online community. Get ready for a fantastic learning experience from March 30 - July 31!
Recently, we sat down with our education planning team to talk about several of the upcoming highlights and we invite you to join in on the conversation. Grab your cup of tea and enjoy this dynamic discussion with our Director of Communications & MC Fiona Lang-Sharpe, IBCLC, NAMCW, CLSP with MC Kristin Schwarz, RM, GOLD Learning Director of Educational Programming Fleur D. Bickford, BSC, RN, IBCLC and, Education Coordinator Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, RLC, CE.
Conference Highlights Include:
- 26 Presentations by Expert Speakers
- Live Video Based Presentations, On-Demand Recordings with Closed Captioning & Handouts
- Convenient Access from Home, Work and On-the-go
- Connecting with over 4,500 Participants from 90+ Countries
- New Interactive Sessions: Panel Discussions, Networking and Oxytocin Exchange sessions
- Live Chat, Speaker-moderated Forums & Discussion Groups
- Fun Contests & Giveaways, Mandela Colouring Books & More
- Economical Pricing & Discounts for Specific Countries, Groups, Students & Volunteers
- Over 48 accredited continuing education hours (with optional add-on lecture packs)
- Accredited for 27.5 CERPs (24.5 L-CERPs, 3 E-CERPs), 27.5 Nurse Contact Hours, 27.5 CMEs and 27 Midwifery Contact Hours (2.7 MEAC CEUs equivalent to 27 NARM CEUs). Credits are cross recognized for those requiring Dietetic CPEUs.
- Education covering all areas of the IBLCE Detailed Content Outline
This year’s conference offers the option of four add-on lecture packs: Infant Development and Breastfeeding: The Body-Brain Connection, The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care, Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional Safety, and Breastfeeding Biomechanics: Functional Approaches to Oral Coordination.
The early bird registration discount is available until March 13, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy reduced pricing on all that this year’s conference has to offer: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/registration
We’ll see you online soon at GOLD Lactation 2026!
