Imaging and Diagnostic Innovations showcases advances in paediatric imaging modalities, diagnostic workflows and point-of-care technologies that shorten diagnostic timelines, reduce radiation burden and improve disease phenotyping for children. Radiologists, sonographers, pediatricians, emergency clinicians and biomedical engineers will explore the latest in low-dose CT protocols, rapid MRI techniques adapted for infants, bedside ultrasound applications (lung, cardiac and abdominal) and novel functional imaging approaches that help stratify treatment. The session emphasises diagnostic stewardship—optimising which tests to order and when—as well as workflow integration so imaging results more rapidly inform clinical decisions. Translational talks will highlight artificial-intelligence assisted image interpretation, automated measurement tools that reduce inter-observer variability, and tele-radiology networks that extend specialist reads to remote hospitals. Practical modules will cover sedation alternatives and child-friendly scanning protocols that increase success rates for non-sedated MRI, plus strategies for parental preparation and distraction to reduce motion artefact. Case-based learning will demonstrate how advanced imaging altered management in conditions such as traumatic brain injury, complex congenital heart disease and inflammatory bowel disease, emphasising when imaging changes outcomes and when conservative management is preferable.

Operational sessions will show how to build fast-track diagnostic pathways in acute care—protocols for head injury, appendicitis and suspected sepsis—where time-to-result is critical. Workshops will present standardised reporting templates, RIS/PACS optimisation tips and methods to capture imaging-based quality metrics (time to read, repeat rate, dose indices). Panels on access and equity will discuss deploying portable imaging in low-resource settings, partnerships to improve scanning capacity, and approaches to reduce disparities in diagnostic follow-up. Attendees will leave with practical toolkits: imaging protocols by age and indication, sedations and distraction scripts, reporting templates, and checklists for implementing AI tools responsibly with human oversight.