Scene setting
The Royal College of Midwives extends a special invitation to the world's midwives to attend the ICM Congress and looks forward to welcoming you to Glasgow, one of the great and historic cities of the United Kingdom. The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre with the river Clyde running alongside, is a marvellous venue for the Congress and only a short journey from Glasgow airport, the train station and the city centre.
Registration Opens on Saturday 31 May 2008
Register early and help avoid queuing and congestion as thousands of midwives make their way to Glasgow. Make sure you arrive in plenty of time so that you can enjoy the full programme on the Sunday. The Royal College of Midwives will be hosting 'welcome desks' at Glasgow's main city airport and at Glasgow Prestwick airport. RCM members will be on hand to give you a warm welcome, guide you to your accommodation and answer any questions.
First Day of Congress on Sunday 1 June 2008
What better way to start the week than with a tour of the host City. The half day tour of Glasgow has been specially arranged at a reasonable price and booking details can be found on the location and tours menu of the website.
Multi Faith Celebration of Midwifery
This one hour event will bring the midwives of the world together to celebrate their diversity. The celebration will take place in the spectacular Armadillo theatre on the Congress site, and includes singing and dancing with representation from many faiths. The Celebration promises to be a lively and uplifting start to the week.
Opening Ceremony
This 'not to be missed' extravaganza provides performances from throughout the UK, including a Glasgow Pipe Band, dancers and singers from the Scottish Youth Theatre, the RCM Choir, Irish Dancing, Scottish Opera and its Orchestra, and a Welsh choir. One of the highlights will be the presentation of national flags from each member country by young people from throughout Scotland.
Welcome Reception and Opening of the Exhibition An opportunity to explore the various exhibition stands and to meet old and new friends.
Scientific Programme
An attractive and stimulating programme has been developed by the Scientific Professional Programme Committee for midwives of all backgrounds and experience. The overarching theme highlights the importance of strengthening midwifery at national, local and community levels, within diverse healthcare systems. Excellent speakers from throughout the world will address delegates at daily plenary sessions. These morning sessions include the guest speakers highlighting collaborative work, partnership or special activities. The ICM Workshop includes topics decided by the ICM Board to develop the organisation's knowledge and position, as well as themed workshops with ICM's international partners. Then of course there are the traditional peer reviewed papers which add to a quality programme with opportunities for active participation throughout the week.
| Sunday 1 June | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Multi Faith Celebration in the Armadillo | |
| 15:00 | Opening Ceremony of the International Confederation of Midwives 28th Triennial Congress in Hall 5 of the SECC | |
| 18:00 | Opening of Exhibition and Welcome Reception | |
| Monday 2 June | Women's Voices | |
| 9.00 | Chair's introduction, Plenary Session, Workshops and Concurrent Sessions | |
| Tuesday 3 June | The appropriate use of reproductive & birth technology in maternal & Newborn Health | |
| 9.00 | Chair's introduction, Plenary Session, Workshops and Concurrent Sessions | |
| 19.30 | Scottish Night - Gala event | |
| Wednesday 4 June | Strengthening Midwifery | |
| 9.00 | Chair's introduction, Plenary Session, Workshops and Concurrent Sessions | |
| Thursday 5 June | Promoting the Health of Women, the Newborn and Families | |
| 9.00 | Chair's introduction, Plenary Session, Workshops and Concurrent Sessions | |