FAQS - Abstracts

You are requested to register on the online abstract submission system by entering an email address (or a CU number if you are a Union member) and a password.

what is the format of the abstract?

Information on the format of the abstract (language, category, number of characters, etc...) is included in the submission guidelines accessible on the abstract menu once you are registered for the online submission. It can be found in the 'GUIDELINES' menu in the online abstract submission system.

Technical guidelines and a sample abstract are also available on the same menu.

can i choose the abstract session in which i will present?

No, you cannot. Following the reviewing process, abstracts are allocated to a designated session (oral or poster presentation). The Scientific Programme Committee is the only authority entitled to select a session for your abstract.

can my abstract be re-considered for reviewing process?

Submitted abstracts are reviewed only once by a panel of international reviewers. Non-approved abstracts will not be considered for a second reviewing process.

can i change the date of my presentation?

No, the date of presentation of your abstract cannot be changed. The dates of each session are planned by the Scientific Programme Committee.

can i present my abstract in spanish?

Although three languages are accepted for abstract submission (French, English and Spanish), please keep in mind that delegates attending the conference come from over 100 countries and therefore English is the most common language for abstract presentation.

how will i know that my abstract has been submitted?

A confirmation of submission is automatically sent to the email address you have entered when submitting your abstract. Make sure to enter a correct and updated email address.

can i submit several abstracts?

Yes, you can submit several abstracts provided that they do not contain the same material.

my abstract has already been submitted to another conference/published. can i submit it again?

Only original productions will be considered for review

my abstract exceeds the number of characters accepted. will it still be reviewed?

All the abstracts submitted and validated by the deadline will be reviewed, including those with truncated text. However, the truncation may result in a poor understanding of your abstract. Accepted abstracts will be published exactly as they have been submitted.

my abstract has been accepted for presentation. can i update it as some data are no longer relevant?

Accepted abstracts can no longer be modified. When presenting it, feel free to inform the audience on the new data and information that have come since the submission.

can i have the technical specifications enabling me to prepare my poster?

Click here to access the technical specifications for your poster and guidelines dedicated to abstract authors. These specifications are confirmed in the letter of acceptance of your abstract.