Following are the submission guidelines. 

All paper submissions should include:  

• Presentation title - This will appear in the programme (no more than 10 words)  
• Presentation Overview – This will appear on the programme (no more than 150 words)  
• Author(s) - indicating who will be presenting at the event 
• Abstract document - Abstracts should be written in English in Arial, 12 pt font and should not exceed 300 words.   
• The abstract should outline the aims, contents and conclusions of the presentation.  
• Abstracts should not include tables, figures or references.   
• Video submissions will be accepted, however must include the same components as a written abstract document ie. outline, the aims, content and conclusions of the presentation.  Videos should not be longer than 3 minutes.  
• Supporting documentation is permitted, however the review panel are not obliged to review anything other than the abstract document or video submission.   
• Submissions must indicate the proposed presentation format from the selection provided.  
• Submissions on any topic related to the conference will be considered, however please refer to our list of themes for guidance.   
• Please use the official abstract submission portal. Submissions provided outside the abstract submission portal will not be considered.    
• Submissions must include a hi-res headshot of the submitting speaker, 150-word biography of the speaker(s). If accepted, your biographic information and presentation title will be listed on the conference website.   
• All submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Advisory Committee. Presentations will be selected to provide a programme that offers a comprehensive and diverse treatment of issues related to the conference topics.  
• If you submit an abstract for consideration, you and any co-presenters or panelists must intend to register for the conference. Discounted registration rates are available for successful presenters.  
• Where an abstract is accepted, revisions or changes of emphasis to match the conference themes may be requested.  
• Submissions must agree to the terms and conditions prior to submitting.