Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submission is NOW CLOSED

The Scientific Program Committee invites you to submit an abstract for consideration for inclusion in the 2019 Conference Program.  All abstracts for inclusion as an Oral Presentation or Poster Session will be reviewed and graded by the Committee. Please note there are limited spaces available for oral presentations. Before submitting an abstract please read the instructions for authors and abstract guidelines.

Critical Dates

The deadline for Abstract submission is 26 July 2019, at midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time.  You will be sent an acknowledgement via email to confirm that your abstract has been received 

Instructions for Authors

Abstract Submission Portal
Abstracts should be submitted online using the abstract portal. To create your account and begin your abstract submission, please click on the Abstract Submission Portal button below.

Abstract Template
When creating your abstract, please refer to the abstract template which can be downloaded below.

Oral and Poster Presentation Guidelines
Abstracts will be accepted for 15 minute oral (10 minutes plus minimum of 5 minutes discussion time) or a poster presentation.

Poster authors will be asked to stand by their poster at designated times. Further presentation instructions will be given at that time.

Please review all of the guidelines and criteria regarding abstract submission prior to completing the online form. To download the Submission Guidelines document, click the link below.

Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Prizes

The best oral presentation prize will be awarded on the recommendation of the judging panel. To ensure there are no conflicts of interest, panel members are not able to review presentations from their own organisation.

Prizes include:

• Prize for Best Poster
• Prize for Best Oral Presentation