Confirmed Partners
Premier Sponsor
Kenvue
Kenvue
Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands — including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena®, Tylenol® and Zyrtec® — are recommended by health care professionals and can be trusted by consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our team members share a digital-first mindset, with an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights and work every day to earn a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes. At Kenvue, we believe everyday care can not only make people well; it can make them whole.
Gold Sponsor
Laerdal
Laerdal
Laerdal Medical and Laerdal Global Health, representing Laerdal at ICM Congress 2023, are dedicated to Laerdal’s mission of Helping Save Lives. They prioritize making a tangible impact by enhancing quality of care and meeting the needs of healthcare providers. As a world leader in healthcare education and resuscitation training, they share their solutions to improve midwifery education and training, that are developed through partnerships, use of immersive technologies and data-centric insights to help save lives around the time of birth in high, low, and middle-income settings. Laerdal’s goal is to help save one million more lives, every year, by 2030. Read more at one-million-lives.com
UNFPA
UNFPA
he United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA is the United Nations’ sexual and reproductive health and rights agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
For over a decade, UNFPA in collaboration with the ICM and a network of 50 global partners, has been reducing maternal and newborn mortality by supporting midwifery programmes in over 125 countries with focus on competency based education, regulations and association strengthening and deployment policies.
Bronze Sponsor
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to helping people around the world build families and live better lives. Headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, Ferring is a leader in reproductive medicine and maternal health, and in specialty areas within gastroenterology and urology. Ferring has been developing treatments for mothers and babies for over 50 years and has a portfolio covering treatments from conception to birth. Founded in 1950, privately-owned Ferring now employs around 6,000 people worldwide, has its own operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, and markets its products in 110 countries.
Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
MSD for Mothers
MSD for Mothers
MSD for Mothers is MSD’s $650 million initiative to help create a world where no woman has to die while giving life. We believe better maternal health care is a pathway to a lifetime of good health – vital for a woman’s wellbeing and prosperity – and so much more. Applying our company’s scientific and business expertise, our efforts are focused on generating fresh thinking and infusing new approaches to advance global health and help end the longstanding challenge of maternal mortality.
For more information, visit www.msdformothers.com.
Friends Sponsor
Griffith University
Griffith University
The Griffith School of Nursing and Midwifery are world leaders with an international reputation for positively influencing and leading innovatively in learning, teaching and research. The school is committed to developing nursing and midwifery practice, theory and research that transforms lives and health care. It develops remarkable graduates imbued with a solution-focused philosophy who make a positive difference in nursing, midwifery and healthcare while altering the lives of those in their care. The school seeks to serve the nursing and midwifer professions, the health care system and broader community, through continued development of research, consultancy, and education opportunities.
Jhpiego
Jhpiego
A Johns Hopkins University affiliate, Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions that save lives. Through our close partnerships with local communities, policymakers, donors and health providers, we are able to transform health care systems, leading to better health across a lifespan—from pregnancy to delivery, and beyond. By embedding our know-how and skills into everyday practice, we are creating lasting change that improves the health of some of the world’s most disadvantaged for generations to come. During the pandemic, Jhpiego partnered with 30+ countries where we worked to prevent, identify and respond to COVID-19, safely deliver care and maintain essential, lifesaving health services for women, men and their families.
Momentum
Momentum
A Johns Hopkins University affiliate, Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions that save lives. Through our close partnerships with local communities, policymakers, donors and health providers, we are able to transform health care systems, leading to better health across a lifespan—from pregnancy to delivery, and beyond. By embedding our know-how and skills into everyday practice, we are creating lasting change that improves the health of some of the world’s most disadvantaged for generations to come. During the pandemic, Jhpiego partnered with 30+ countries where we worked to prevent, identify and respond to COVID-19, safely deliver care and maintain essential, lifesaving health services for women, men and their families.
Satellite Session Sponsor
Jhpiego
Jhpiego Indonesia
Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions that save lives. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, Jhpiego builds health providers’ skills and develops systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families. The aim is revolutionizing health care for the planet’s most disadvantaged people. As an affiliation of John Hopkins University, Jhpiego has started program interventions in maternal, newborn babies, child health and family planning in Indonesia since 1980.
Picterus
Picterus
Picterus is committed to saving newborn lives by offering e-Health solutions with a global impact. Picterus Jaundice Pro is an affordable, easy-to-use smartphone application that accurately estimates newborn jaundice levels by taking a picture of the baby´s chest with a calibration card in the field of the photo. Picterus Jaundice Pro can be used anywhere and allows for remote monitoring of jaundice in an out-of-hospital setting supported by healthcare professionals.
Samsara
Samsara
Samsara is a rights-based organization that promotes and supports education and information on SRHR and unplanned pregnancy situations in Indonesia since 2008. Our work focuses on education, campaign, advocacy, and providing a hotline for information and counseling that has been a vital source of support in Indonesia where access to SRHR information including choices over unplanned pregnancy situations is very restricted. Non-discrimination, open to all, friendly, informed choice, self-determination, confidentiality, and empathetic has been the main principles in Samsara’s works.
Exhibitors
American Association Of Birth Centers
American Association of Birth Centers
The American Association of Birth Centers is a global leader in the midwifery-led birth center model. A non-profit membership organization founded in 1983, AABC is dedicated to supporting birth centers to achieve a high-value model of evidence-based care that is equitable, safe, and respectful. AABC publishes materials on birth centers, sets national standards for birth center operation, and promotes regulations for licensure and national accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers. Online education programs available from AABC include Community Birth Assistant Training, How to Start a Birth Center course, and a rich archive of webinars available on-demand.
Facts Of Life
Facts of Life
Facts of Life™ Lactation Education provide online education courses for health professionals who
wish to become IBCLC©s. The course/programs are contemporary and can be undertaken at the
user’s own pace. There is a 20-hour Back-to-Basics-Breastfeeding course to prepare for Baby
Friendly Hospital/Health or update breastfeeding skills.
The Managing Director has over 25 years’ experience as an IBCLC and is a successful education
provider having delivered programs in countries across the Middle East and Australia. The
courses are WHO Code compliant and are CERP approved. Additionally, the Managing Director
has been instrumental in policy development, guidelines and governance processes at local and
state levels to support breastfeeding.
The Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI/IMA)
The Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI/IMA)
IBI/IMA was founded on June 24, 1951, through a congress held in Jakarta, and officially joined as a member of ICM in 1956. Until now, IBI continues to maintain this membership, by continuing to participate in ICM activities held in various countries such as meetings, workshops, regional meetings, and international congresses. Since 2017, IBI, represented by Dr. Emi Nurjasmi, M.Kes was elected as a member of the ICM board. It is also an honor for IBI to be chosen to host the ICM 2023 congress in Bali, Indonesia.
Together with the government, IBI/IMA plays an active role in every line of health development, especially in the areas of maternal and child health, reproductive health, family planning and women’s empowerment. In recognition of the role of midwives, the Indonesian government has established the Midwifery Law No. 4 of 2019 as the main regulation for Indonesian midwives. In addition, midwifery education in Indonesia has developed into the Diploma program for Associate Professional Midwife, the Midwifery Professional Bachelor program for Professional midwife, and the Midwifery Masters program.
Approaching the 72nd Anniversary in 2023, IBI/IMA has 34 branches in 34 Provinces with 514 branches at the district level and 5,089 branches at the sub-district level. The total registered members are 371,668 midwives (8 February 2023).
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE)®
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is a global non-profit organisation, credentialling International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). IBLCE is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and is incorporated in Virginia, USA. IBLCE has regional offices for the Asia Pacific and Africa located in Australia, European and Middle East – located in Austria and the Americas and Israel- located in the USA. Currently, the IBLCE Board comprises professionals from all over the world, representing approximately 34,000 IBCLCs in 129 countries and territories. IBLCE also has coordinators located in many countries that can help you with local knowledge and guidance.
Internationally Educated Midwives
Bridging Program
Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program
The Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP) is an orientation program for skilled midwives who are interested in immigrating and continuing their practice of midwifery in Canada. Offered through the University of British Columbia in beautiful Vancouver, BC, participants will complete 8-10 months of orientation training with two cohorts started each year in January and October. Part 1 of the IEMBP consists of online tutorials which can be completed from your home country. Part 2 is in-person skill training and education held in Vancouver with Part 3 putting each participant with a Midwifery preceptor somewhere in BC for a minimum of 3 months of clinical practice.
Ipas
IPAS Global
Ipas works globally to improve access to abortion and contraception because we are committed to
reproductive justice. We are the only international organization solely focused on expanding access to safe abortion and contraceptive care. Across Africa, Asia and Latin America, we work with partners to train abortion providers, connect women with vital information so they can access services, and to advocate for safe, legal abortion. We strive to foster a legal, policy and social environment supportive of women’s rights to make their own sexual and reproductive health decisions freely and safely.
Japanese Midwives Association
Japanese Midwives Association
We are a group of five Japanese associations. We include JNA(Japanese Nursing Association), JMA(Japanese Midwives Association), JAM(Japan Academy of Midwifery), JSME(Japan Society of Midwifery Education) and JIME(Japan Institute of Midwifery Evaluation). Altogether, we are nurses midwives, educators, researchers and administrators. We are a resource for Japanese people and liaise with government departments and International Organisations. We are dedicated professionals.
You are most welcome to meet us at the 2023 ICM Bali Triennial!
Knov
Knov
The Royal Dutch Organisation of Midwives, the KNOV, originates from a merging (1975) of several Dutch midwifery organisations. Currently, the KNOV has 3300 members. These are primary and secondary care midwives, students, researchers, teachers, and retired midwives.
The KNOV is engaged in several activities, such as:
- Strengthening the position of midwives and midwifery by advocacy and lobbyism.
- Improving the quality of midwives and midwifery practices. The KNOV offers schooling, it has developed instruments for measuring quality and it supervises the quality register for midwives.
- Developing guidelines for midwifery care, in cooperation with other professionals, such as GPs, obstetricians and paediatricians.
Koken
Koken Co
KOKEN has various product lines of educational medical models for training purpose. That has contributed to improve medical care, and we are also proud of its long history in this field, having developed a great deal of original technology and manufacturing techniques which have contributed to high levels of quality. Professionals in the field have remarked that Koken educational medical models have contributed to a distinct improvement in the quality of education. Koken, with its proven technology and product track record, is a step ahead with a vision to meet new and more diverse needs as they arise.
Midwives Alliance of North America
Midwives Alliance of North America
The Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), established in 1982, is a USA professional midwifery organization that promotes excellence in midwifery, endorses diversity in educational backgrounds and practice styles, and is dedicated to unifying and strengthening the profession, thereby improving the quality of health care for women, babies and communities.
PUSH Lounge
PUSH Lounge
Why are self-care practices essential for midwives, and what are the specific self-care practices that midwives can take forward into their work and lives?
Located just outside of the main plenary session hall, the PUSH Lounge is your go-to self-care space at Congress. The Lounge will feature self-care workshops for midwives, sound baths, a live-mural creation and will act as a meeting point for Delegates to connect with new and old friends and colleagues.
We invite you to drop by the Lounge in between sessions, pull up a beanbag chair, and take some time to unwind and prioritize your self-care.
For more information about the PUSH Campaign visit www.pushcampaign.org
QMNC
QMNC
We are an alliance of researchers, clinicians, advocates, & policymakers working together to foster and support research to improve quality maternal & newborn care. Our members at ICM include Aastrika Foundation, an NGO in India, which is committed to improving the standards of maternal care to ensure a healthy, dignified and joyful journey into motherhood. The International Institute of Human Lactation, which provides high quality online lactation and breastfeeding courses through the Health eLearning platform is also sharing our booth.
Royal College Of Midwives
Royal College of Midwives
We are the voice of midwifery and are the UK’s only trade union and professional organisation led by midwives for midwives and those that support them. The RCM is affiliated with the TUC.
The RCM represents the interests of midwives in all four UK countries individually and collectively. We strive to promote excellence, innovation and leadership in the care of childbearing women, newborns and their families, nationally and internationally.
Our mission is to enhance the confidence, professional practice and influence of midwives for the benefit of childbearing women and their families. We strive to operate with integrity, act in an open and transparent way, be accessible to members and support equity in service.
TNO
TNO
TNO is an independent research organization based in the Netherlands. Targeted innovation is what we stand for. We develop knowledge, for practical application, such as the Centering-based group care model.
Since 2011 TNO has been conducting research into the effects and implementation of antenatal group care in The Netherlands, showing better outcomes with the model.
TNO is a major partner in the European project GC_1000 implementing group care in Ghana, South Africa, Suriname, Kosovo, Belgium, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. These countries represent the wide diversity found throughout the world in terms of health systems, organization of care, and of
end-users.
Media Partner
All4Maternity
All4Maternity
All4Maternity is an online resource to support, develop and nurture midwives and maternity workers; from doulas, aspiring midwives, obstetricians to senior clinicians, academics and leaders. We’ve created strong local, national and global communities by facilitating effective content sharing, education and professional growth.
All4Maternity is your essential space to learn, update and connect: a resource to support your career development. Our vision is to enhance care provision for childbearing women, people and their families, by providing midwives and maternity workers with high-quality spaces for learning, sharing and caring. This vision is underpinned by a robust ethical philosophy, focused on promoting health and wellbeing with compassion.