International Pediatric Simulation Society

What International Pediatric Simulation Society does

The International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) is a non-profit professional society founded in 2008 that operates as the primary global community dedicated to pediatric simulation-based education, training, and research. Its membership spans over 30 countries and comprises pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric nurses, advanced practice providers, healthcare educators, and allied health professionals. The society is headquartered in Pensacola, FL (P.O. Box 841) and operates with a small staff of approximately 10 employees, suggesting a lean governance model supported by volunteer leadership and committees.

IPSS delivers a multi-product educational ecosystem including the IPSS Academy (structured virtual courses in Simulation Foundations and Simulation Design and Practice delivered via Zoom), the IPSS Learning Hub for ongoing educational resources, the IPSS Cureus Channel for publication dissemination, a member-only Scenario Library of over 100 vetted pediatric scenarios, the IPSS Podcast, the IPSS Fellowship Program, and the flagship annual IPSSW international conference. The technological backbone is the Wild Apricot membership platform, which powers the self-service member portal, e-commerce IPSS Store, and content delivery. The platform architecture is conventional association-management software rather than a proprietary technology product.

IPSS generates revenue through six identified streams: recurring membership dues, annual conference registration (with member discounts), Academy course fees, corporate sponsorship and exhibitor fees, the IPSS Store, and the Fellowship Program. Distribution is entirely self-service and digital (online portal, Zoom courses, e-commerce) with the annual IPSSW conference as the primary in-person engagement channel. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, with growth reliant on word-of-mouth referrals within the pediatric simulation professional community rather than outbound sales.

Name

International Pediatric Simulation Society

Legal name

International Pediatric Simulation Society

Website

https://ipssglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) is a non-profit professional society founded in 2008 that serves pediatricians, nurses, educators, and allied health professionals in 30+ countries through simulation-based education, an annual conference, Academy courses, and a vetted scenario library.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Simulation Education and Professional Society Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

MOOC & Open Course Platforms (EDAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Pediatric simulation education
• Healthcare simulation training
• Medical education society
• Simulation-based training
• Professional healthcare membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues that provide access to member portal, scenario library, exclusive discounts on IPSSW conference, members-only media, and leadership opportunities. This appears to be the primary revenue stream supporting the society's operations.
2. Event Registration: Revenue from the annual IPSSW conference registration fees, with members receiving exclusive discounts. The 2026 conference (IPSSW2026) is upcoming.
3. Academy Course Fees: Revenue from IPSS Academy training programs including Simulation Foundations and Simulation Design and Practice courses.
4. Sponsorship and Exhibitor Fees: Corporate sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at the annual conference and other events.
5. IPSS Store: E-commerce sales of merchandise, educational materials, or other products through the IPSS Store.
6. Fellowship Program: Revenue from the IPSS Fellowship Program.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IPSS is a global nonprofit professional society that delivers pediatric simulation-based education, training, and research to individual healthcare professionals across 30+ countries. Its core offerings include the IPSS Academy virtual courses (Simulation Foundations and Simulation Design and Practice), the IPSS Learning Hub, a member-only Scenario Library of over 100 vetted pediatric scenarios, the IPSS Podcast, the annual IPSSW conference, and the IPSS Fellowship Program.

Product overview

The International Pediatric Simulation Society operates a multi-product educational ecosystem centered on simulation-based training for pediatric healthcare. The core offering includes IPSS Academy with structured courses (Simulation Foundations and Simulation Design and Practice), complemented by the IPSS Learning Hub for general educational resources and the IPSS Cureus Channel for publications. The society also maintains a Scenario Library containing over 100 vetted pediatric scenarios, publishes the IPSS Podcast for ongoing professional development, and hosts the flagship IPSSW annual conference. Additional offerings include a Fellowship Program for advanced professional credentials and an IPSS Store for educational materials. The portfolio functions as a unified member community platform offering continuous education pathways from foundational training through advanced practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPSS Learning Hub: Online learning platform for IPSS members providing educational resources in pediatric simulation.
• IPSS Cureus Channel
• IPSS Academy
• IPSSW
• IPSS Podcast
• IPSS Store
• IPSS Fellowship Program

Products and services

• IPSS Academy A structured educational program offering courses in simulation foundations and advanced simulation design and practice for healthcare professionals caring for infants and children.
• IPSS Learning Hub An online learning platform providing educational resources and materials for pediatric simulation training, available to IPSS members.
• IPSSW Annual Conference The flagship annual international conference bringing together pediatric simulation professionals for education, networking, and research sharing; IPSSW2026 is the upcoming event in 2026.
• IPSS Fellowship Program A professional fellowship program for advancing expertise in pediatric simulation-based education and research.
• IPSS Store An online storefront offering merchandise, educational materials, and other products for the IPSS community.
• IPSS Podcast An audio program featuring discussions on pediatric simulation education, training, and research topics for the IPSS community.
• IPSS Cureus Channel A publication channel hosting medical literature and research related to pediatric simulation.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies: Global federation of pediatric critical care societies. Broader pediatric subspecialty umbrella with potential member overlap in the pediatric intensivist audience IPSS serves.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): The dominant US professional society for pediatricians with far larger membership, continuing education portfolio, and conference footprint. Overlaps with IPSS's pediatrician audience as a much broader incumbent.

Others

• Laerdal Medical: Leading manufacturer of patient simulators and simulation training equipment, frequently present as exhibitor/sponsor at healthcare simulation conferences. Adjacent ecosystem participant and a likely IPSS sponsor.

Regional players

• Australian Society for Simulation in Healthcare (ASSH): Australia/NZ regional healthcare simulation society with membership and conference programming. Functions as a comparable society model serving a defined geography.
• SESAM (Society in Europe for Simulation Applied to Medicine): European society for simulation in medicine with annual conference, membership, and educational offerings. Geographic peer with overlapping mission in healthcare simulation education and research.
• ASPiH (Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare): UK-based membership association for healthcare simulation practitioners, offering conferences, standards, and resources. Similar professional society structure, though broader than pediatric-only.

Direct peers

• INACSL (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning): International membership society focused on clinical simulation and learning, primarily for nursing educators. Comparable in operating model (membership, conference, journal, standards) and overlaps with IPSS's pediatric nurse audience.
• Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH): Largest US-based professional society for healthcare simulation, offering membership, an annual meeting (IMSH), and accreditation programs. Closest analog to IPSS but operates across all medical specialties rather than pediatric-only.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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