Guidelines
Abstract Submission Guidelines – Psychiatry Conference 2026
Submission Process
- Deadline: Send your abstract as an email attachment, or upload it through the official submission portal on the Psychiatry Conference 2026 website, before the stated deadline.
- Language & Clarity: Write in plain American English, and prioritize clear, direct communication of your clinical or scientific findings over stylistic flourish.
Required Information
- Author Details: Full name, email address, institutional or hospital affiliation, a short biography, and a
recent photograph of the submitting author. - Abstract Title: A concise, descriptive title that reflects the actual content of your research or case work.
- Presentation Type: State whether you’re presenting orally or as a poster.
- Scientific Session: Name the track or session that best fits your abstract’s subject matter.
General Submission Guidelines
- There’s no cap on how many abstracts you can submit, as long as each one meets the criteria on its own.
- Submissions must be original work that hasn’t been published or is not currently under review anywhere
else. - Submit each abstract once only — duplicate entries will not be reviewed.
Review Process
- An internal panel of psychiatric and clinical experts reviews every abstract.
- Review criteria are quality, relevance, and originality
- You’ll be notified of acceptance or rejection within 2 days of submitting
Speaker Guidelines
General Instructions
- Stay for the full session so you’re aware of any last-minute schedule changes.
- Each speaker gets 20 minutes total, Q&A included — please keep to this strictly
- All presentations must be delivered in English
Presentation Requirements
- Prepare your slides in PPT or PDF format, with a clean, engaging design.
- Submit your slides for review 15 days before the conference.
- Bring a backup copy on a flash drive as well
Poster Presentation Guidelines
Poster Specifications
- Dimensions: 1 meter by 1 meter
- Preparation: Print your poster before you arrive — there’s no on-site printing available
- Design: Keep it clear, visually effective, and organized so it’s easy to follow at a glance
Setup Instructions
- Have your poster set up at least 1 hour before your session starts.
- Stay near your poster during the session so you’re available for questions and
- Take your poster down after the session ends — anything left behind won’t be stored. discussion.
Virtual Presentation Guidelines
- Present from wherever you are, using a device with a stable internet connection.
- You’ll receive a unique user ID a few days before the webinar.
- Log in 20–30 minutes early in case anything technical needs sorting out.
- Your slot is 20 minutes total, including Q&A.
- Have your final slides ready in advance. If you can’t attend live, you may submit a pre-recorded presentation at least 10 days ahead of time.
- Test your audio, video, and internet connection beforehand.
Certification
- Every registered participant receives a certificate with their name and affiliation.
- In-person attendees get theirs at the end of the session.
- Virtual attendees receive their certificate by email within 2–3 working days.
- Note: co-authors who aren’t registered will not receive a certificate
Presentation Awards Criteria
Presentations will be evaluated based on the following:
- Clarity & Structure: a logical, concise, well-organized flow of content
- Visual Aids: professional, visually engaging slides
- Time Management: staying strictly within the 20-minute limit
- Communication Skills: clear speech, eye contact, and real audience interaction
- Expertise: demonstrated clinical or research knowledge, grounded in evidence
- Innovation: a creative, original approach to the presentation itself
- Schedule Respect: keeping to time so the full program runs smoothly
- Conciseness: minimal text on slides, with the focus on key messages
- Engagement: speaking to the audience rather than reading slides verbatim
- Accessibility: simple, inclusive language suited to a diverse audience