CHENNAI PEDIATRIC AIRWAY CONGRESS 2026
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Swasam Foundation
Bank Name : IDFC FIRST BANK
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10077988949
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IDFB0080102
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CHENNAI PEDIATRIC AIRWAY CONGRESS 2026
The video promotes the Chennai Pediatric Airway Congress 2026 (September 4th–6th, 2026), hosted by Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, featuring invitations and highlights from several medical leaders and experts:
- Dr. Janani Shankar (Medical Director, KKCTH): Introduces the congress schedule, including endoscopic workshops, live airway procedures, simulation mannequin demonstrations, panel discussions, and lectures tailored for pediatric ENT surgeons, pediatricians, intensivists, gastroenterologists, swallowing therapists, and nurses.
- Dr. Nikhila Roal (Texas Children's Hospital): Discusses her participation in lectures, panels, instructional courses, and endoscopic insights, highlighting the benefits of a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Dr. Kaalan Jhonson MD (Seattle Children's Hospital): Highlights the hands-on surgical workshops on September 6th at Apollo Simulation Centre (Vanagaram), including open airway surgery, sheep models, slide tracheoplasty models, and laryngeal suturing simulators.
- Dr. Bala Ramachandran (Head of PICU, KKCTH): Details the full-day Tracheostomy Workshop on September 6th covering ICU-specific topics, speaking valves, swallowing assessments, and family care education.
- Dr. Tahir Valeka MD (Lurie Children's Hospital) & Dr. Deepak Mehta MD (Texas Children's Hospital): Share their enthusiasm for collaborative learning, live surgeries, and skill-building with national and international faculty.
- Dr. Sohit Kanotra MD (UCLA) & Dr. Ahmed Elsobki MD (Mansoura University): Highlight workshops on basic-to-advanced pediatric airway surgery and interventional pulmonology.
- Dr. Thirunavukkarasu (Pediatric Airway Surgeon, KKCTH): Summarizes the event's vision to bring together multidisciplinary pediatric experts and international faculty for an immersive learning experience.
Dr. Kaalan Johnson, MD
Director of Aerodigestive Program, Seattle Children's Hospital | Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Washington, USA
Dr. Nikhila Raol
Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Sanjay Parikh, MD
- Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Washington, USA.
- Immediate Past President of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.
Dr. Deepak Mehta, MD
- Speaker Identity: Features Dr. Deepak Mehta, MD, who serves as the Director of the Pediatric Aero Digestive Centre at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, USA.
- Academic Affiliation: He is also the Bobby Alford Professor of Otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine.
- Conference Highlight: He emphasizes that the event is a major collaboration bringing together numerous national and international experts.
- Event Activities: He notes that the congress will include expert panel discussions, live surgical demonstrations, and practical hands-on courses.
Dr. Shyan Vijayasekaran
- Speaker Highlight
- Featured Speaker: Dr. Shyan Vijayasekaran
- Designation: Pediatric ENT and Airway Surgeon
- Affiliations: Perth Children's Hospital, Perth ENT Centre, and University of Western Australia
- Message: Expresses enthusiasm for joining the congress in Chennai and highlights that it will be an informative and entertaining course.
Dr. Tahir Valeka, MD
Dr. Tahir Valeka, MD
- Role: Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago & Northwestern University, USA.
- Message: Expresses excitement for the upcoming event in Chennai, praising the lectures and hands-on training sessions organized for participants.
Dr. Sohit Kanotra MD
Key Speaker Featured: Dr. Sohit Kanotra MD (Professor of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, USA)
Dr. Ahmed ElSobky, MD
Featured Speaker: Dr. Ahmed ElSobky, MD (Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Mansoura University, Egypt, and Director of a Pediatric Airway Center)
Chennai Pediatric Airway Congress 2026
Breathing Innovation, Nurturing Future
Breathing Innovation, Nurturing Future
Breathing Innovation, Nurturing Future
Welcome to the official portal of the Chennai Pediatric Airway Congress 2026. This year, we gather the brightest minds in pediatric medicine to explore groundbreaking techniques, discuss complex case management, and engage in world-class hands-on simulation training.
Join us in Chennai this September to advance the standards of pediatric airway care.
Meet Our International Faculty
Breathing Innovation, Nurturing Future
Breathing Innovation, Nurturing Future
"Simulation is awesome—it’s a great way to learn. We are excited to bring slide tracheoplasty models and our laryngeal suturing simulators from Seattle to Chennai to show you advanced techniques firsthand." — Dr. Kaalan Johnson, MD
Director of Aerodigestive Program, Seattle Children's Hospital | Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Washington, USA
At this year's congress, Dr. Johnson and our expert faculty will lead intense practical sessions using advanced sheep models and custom simulators designed to bridge the gap between theory and complex open airway surgery.
Program & Registration
Breathing Innovation, Nurturing Future
Program & Registration
Topics Covered
- Laryngomalacia & Subglottic Stenosis (Congenital & Acquired)
- Vocal Cord Palsy & Laryngeal Webs
- Laryngotracheoesophageal Clefts and Fistulae
- Tracheal Stenosis (Short segment and Long segment)
- Cysts and Tumors in the Airway
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Management of Syndromic Children
- Role of Anesthesiologists and Intensivists in the Pediatric Airway Team
- Swallowing Assessment and Management
- Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Choanal Atresia and Nasal Pathologies
- Foreign Bodies in the Airway
- Bronchial Stenosis and Bronchomalacia
Who Should Attend?
Registration & Payment Information
Program & Registration
This congress is specially curated for:
- ENT Surgeons & Pediatric Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists & Pediatric Intensivists
- General Pediatricians & Pediatric Pulmonologists
- Pediatric Gastroenterologists
- Emergency Physicians & Interventional Pulmonologists
- Swallow Pathologists
Registration & Payment Information
Registration & Payment Information
Registration & Payment Information
- Conference Registration Fee: INR 10,000
- Hands-on Workshop Fee: INR 10,000*
*Note: Registration for the conference is mandatory to register for the Hands-on Workshop. Registration for Hands-on Workshop is allowed for either Endoscopies or the Sheep Dissection, not both.
Banking Details
Registration & Payment Information
Registration & Payment Information
- Account Name: SWASAM FOUNDATION
- Bank Name: IDFC FIRST BANK
- Account Number: 10077889849
- IFSC Code: IDFB0080102
- UPI Payment Gateway: BPAZOPAY.ME/@SWASAMFOUNDATION
Contact & Support
Contact & Support
Contact & Support
For registration queries, please reach out to the Chennai Airway Team:
- Dr. Thirunavukkarasu: +91-9884350280
- Dr. Manisha: +91-8197611815
- Dr. Sri Nandhini: +91-8094898222
- Email: thiruairway@gmail.com
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