Pediatric Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases examines inflammatory and autoimmune conditions of childhood—juvenile idiopathic arthritis, pediatric lupus, vasculitis and autoinflammatory syndromes—highlighting immunopathogenesis, targeted therapies and long-term management. This session assembles pediatric rheumatologists, immunologists, allied health professionals and primary care clinicians to review treat-to-target approaches, biologic safety monitoring, and multidisciplinary care to preserve joint function and overall wellbeing. Presentations will cover phenotype-driven therapy selection, growth and pubertal considerations in rheumatic disease, bone-health strategies, and approaches to chronic pain management. Translational sessions will update attendees on biomarkers, cytokine-targeted therapeutics and precision medicine approaches that match biologic mechanisms to clinical phenotypes.

Clinical modules will focus on treat-to-target algorithms, vaccination guidance for immunosuppressed children, and protocols for infection risk mitigation during therapy. Workshops in Pediatric Rheumatology Conference will present joint injection techniques, musculoskeletal ultrasound for pediatric use, and school coordination plans to minimise absenteeism and support physical activity. Sessions on transition will address adolescent adherence, fertility counselling and coordination with adult rheumatology teams. Equity and access panels will discuss registries, collaborative networks and telemedicine models that expand specialty reach to underserved areas.