Abstract submission process

Abstract submissions must be made online.  Submissions via e-mail, postal mail, or other methods will not be accepted.

The Submission Timeline

The abstract submission opens on April 10^th, 2026.

The abstract submission deadline is August 31^st, 2026

Acceptance of abstracts for oral and poster presentation will be November 1st-10^th, 2026

All presenters must be registered by November 30^th, 2026.

Content & Format Requirements

Abstract language:

English and Spanish submissions will be accepted.

A maximum of three abstracts per submitter can be submitted. If accepted a maximum of three abstracts can be presented. Additional abstracts will be rejected automatically.

Abstract structure & text:

The structured sections must follow the type of abstract. Look at each type.

Notifications & Author Roles

The maximum number of authors includes up to 20 authors in each abstract submission.

Only the submitting (corresponding) author receives official notifications (acceptance, rejection). The submitting author is responsible for informing co-authors about decisions.

Registration Requirement for Presenters

For accepted abstracts, in-person conference registration is mandatory for presenting authors.

Where to Start

1. Register for the conference via the official registration page. You need to register as user of the portal.  Once notifications of acceptance are e-mailed, all presenters must be duly registered by November 30^th, 2026.
2. Submit your abstract via the official Abstract page in English and ensure you register after acceptance.  Visa application is recommended at least 4 months prior to conference begins.

The abstract submission operates with any current browser, including but not limited to, current versions of Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer and Safari. Using an outdated browser version that is no longer supported/updated by its maker can lead to unexpected behavior. If you run into problems using an old browser, please update to a newer version, or use a different browser.

1. Monitor your e-mail (especially the account used to submit abstracts) to review notifications.
2. Corrections to a submitted abstract can be made after login and before the abstract deadline. If you are unsure, you can keep your un-submitted abstract in the system right until the submission deadline. Please remember to return and submit your abstract before the deadline ends.
3. Notifications & e-mails: Please make sure that emails from us are not marked as spam by your e-mail provider. Submitters take responsibility for informing all co-authors of the successful submission, acceptance or rejection, as well as forwarding any necessary instructions to presenters on how/when to present an accepted abstract.

You may submit your abstract in any of the following categories:

• Scientific abstracts
• Program & project abstracts
• Global health education abstracts