Abstract guidelines

To assist the Program Committee in deciding if your abstract will be selected for the final program, please ensure you adhere to the following guidelines:

• The maximum word count for abstracts is 500 words
• The abstract title is not included in the overall word count
• Abstracts must be uploaded in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Any included images/tables/graphs are not included in the overall word count
• Abstracts must be written in the congress language – English
• Must be written in the format: Background/purpose, methods, results, conclusion 
• Case reports: must be written in the format: introduction, symptoms/signs/diagnosis/event, treatment, follow up
• Abstracts must be submitted using the online submission portal (emailed submissions will not be accepted)
• Submitters can indicate a presentation preference, however this is not guaranteed
• The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors have approved all content details prior to submission
• Ensure submission information is entered carefully, information will be published exactly as submitted

Presentation types

In 2026, the following presentation types will be available. During the submission process you can indicate your presentation preference. 

• Free communication
• Poster presentation

Please note that while you are able to indicate your presentation preference, this is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Program Committee. 

Pricing

Full time registration inclusions:

• Access to all conference sessions
• Access to the trade exhibition
• Access to view the posters
• Access to attend the partner sessions
• Catering refreshments on all days of the congress in line with the program
• Access to attend the welcome reception on 7 May