State of the Art 2018 will be held at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. The meeting is presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the California District IX, Chapter 2 in association with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group. There, a spectacular 40-acre setting on glorious Ka'anapali Beach welcomes you to an oasis of endless sun and sea. The Hyatt, one of the top meeting and vacation resorts on Maui, is an idyllic location for learning and pleasure, combining elegant facilities with endless opportunities for outdoor activities. The location is ideal to visit Whaler’s Village, a popular Ka'anapali attraction, and nearby Lahaina Town, with its myriad of shops restaurants and boutiques. Our conference will provide a comprehensive review of selected topics in pediatrics for pediatricians, family practitioners, and other health care professionals who care for infants, children and adolescents. Our outstanding faculty will present current clinical challenges and recent advances in selected pediatric subspecialty areas. The names and specialty areas of our faculty will be announced shortly.