Abstract Submissions

Due Date: Sunday 26 April 2026

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Abstract submissions for Oral and Poster Presentations are now open for IPNC 2026!

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Abstract Categories

  • Meningococcal epidemiology

  • Gonococcal epidemiology

  • Meningococcal vaccines

  • Gonococcal vaccines

  • Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms

  • Molecular pathogenesis of gonococci

  • Molecular pathogenesis of meningococci

  • Therapeutics

  • Interactions with host microbiome

  • Interactions with other STIs

  • Clinical case studies

  • Clinical diagnostic tests

Abstracts that do not fall under the listed categories can be submitted under ‘Other.’

Delegates are welcome to submit multiple abstracts (for the same or different categories); however, each abstract must be submitted separately.

Be sure to review all the below information and instructions prior to entering the online portal.

Key Dates

Abstracts Close - Sunday 26 April 2026

Abstract Notifications - Friday 29 May 2026

Program Release - Monday 1 June 2026

Presenter Registration Deadline - Friday 31 July 2026

Note: Dates are subject to change.

Before you start

Ensure you use one of the following browsers: EDGE, CHROME, MOZILLA FIREFOX (v44 or newer) or SAFARI (v5 or newer)

  • Mac Users: If you have trouble submitting your abstract, try submitting from a PC. If you are still having issues, please contact ASN Events.

  • Mozilla Users: The security policy in Mozilla often prevents pasting from your clipboard without using the menu commands. You can still cut and paste your abstract into the submission, but you may have to use the menu command rather than the ‘control v’ shortcut.

Ensure your abstract text is less than 350 words, as the system will not accept submissions over this limit. The word count does NOT include your title, authoring, cited references or images.

Have your abstract open on your computer to enable a cut and paste into the submission system.

Please note, the system does not accept images submitted as part of an abstract.

Review Committee

Select the presentation type (Oral or Poster) and category.

  1. Provide keywords to assist in the categorisation of your abstract (maximum of 5 is recommended)

  2. Enter the title of your abstract. Please enter in sentence case (first letter is capital, the rest in lowercase), with no punctuation. For example, ‘Title of my presentation for the symposium’.

  3. Enter the names of all authors and their organisations/affiliations, then indicate the presenting author by ticking the box on their row.

  4. Type or paste your abstract/synopsis (see parameters under ‘Before you start’).

  5. Preview your abstract, make any changes required, finalise your submission and return to your dashboard.

You will receive an email confirmation that your abstract has been successfully submitted. This may appear in your Junk folder.

Submission Steps

The Scientific Program Committee will review all submissions in a blind peer review. The outcome of these reviews will determine which presentations will be selected for oral and poster presentations.

Please note: Some abstracts may be rejected if they fail to meet a minimum standard.

Once the reviews have been completed, the conference organisers will notify abstract submitters of their acceptance and the type of presentation selected.

Placement in the program will occur closer to the conference. Specific presentation details and instructions will be sent at this time.

Acceptance Notification

Submission Due Date

Abstract Submissions close at midnight (West Australian time) on Sunday 26 April 2026.

Please contact the Conference Secretariat with any enquiries you may have.

Enquiries

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FAQ’s

  • There is no template or structure posters need to adhere to other than being in a portrait (vertical) orientation and no larger than 1m wide x 1.2m high.

    Posters presenters will be supplied velcro to adhere their poster to their allocated poster panel at the Conference.

    Poster are only able to be presented as a physical poster displayed in-person onsite at the Conference.

  • A condition of acceptance is that at least one author or nominated presenter registers for the conference.

    Presenters are responsible for their own accommodation and registration expenses.

    The deadline to register, and confirm your place in the program, is Friday 31 July 2026.

  • In the lead up to the conference, the final program will be published on this website. This will include all abstracts (where permitted) and author details

    In addition it will be accessible to delegates at the conference via the mobile program.