6th Signal Processing and Monitoring (SPaM) in Labour International Workshop 2026

The Signal Processing and Monitoring (SPaM) in Labour workshop is a bi-annual event, held since 2015. It is an exciting initiative to bring together experts in labour monitoring and fetal heart rate analysis to present, critically review and discuss current issues such as: new technology; comprehensive digital databases; statistical analysis; classification; clinical practice, fetal physiology and challenges. There are lectures on the clinical aspects of labour monitoring and fetal physiology as well as computerised CTG and heart rate variability, and we are providing a truly multidisciplinary forum and spirit.

There is ample time for questions and discussions with the true spirit of an educational workshop. Post-doctoral, PhD and young researchers are strongly encouraged to attend and present. Most lectures and discussions are video recorded and made freely available at the workshop pages.

(All fees include lunches, refreshments and social programme. Representatives of the public, please contact the organiser to inquire for participation options.)