Symposia Submission

The ICAMPAM Scientific Committee invites submission of research abstracts for its 2026 Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Symposia offer a unique opportunity to showcase the work of yourself and that of your colleagues, into one complete story.  Symposia can be used to present conclusive evidence of a series of studies or to provoke discussion in areas where more work is required. There are no rules related to content, other than that the submissions have to be of high-quality and relevant to ICAMPAM delegates.

Submissions Open

October 1, 2025

Submissions Close

December 1, 2025

Notice of acceptance

December 21, 2025

All symposia are selected by the Scientific Program Committee with priority given to:

  • topics that address novel or contentious issues
  • bridge between basic and clinical fields
  • include a diverse range of speakers that bring unique approaches or perspectives to the topic
  • encourage in-depth discussion and debate between presenters and the audience
  • Student-led Symposia are also encouraged

Companies who wish to organize a symposia do not need to be members of ISMPB but must be an official sponsor ($2500 and above) of the Conference. Visit ISMPB’s sponsorship page for full details.

Successful submissions will be informed of their inclusion in the ICAMPAM 2026 program on December 21, 2025.

Please note: we cannot provide any support for travel or other expenses for symposia speakers or organizers.

Symposia Format

Symposia sessions will include presentations by 3 (minimum) or 4 (maximum) individual speakers that offer unique perspectives on a specific central theme, followed by a moderated, interactive scientific exchange involving the audience. The symposium session should not exceed 90 minutes and allow for sufficient time for the moderated discussion.

Please note:

  • If accepted, each symposia presenter will be required to submit an individual abstract for the conference program book by February 2, 2026. A separate email will be sent to the Symposium Chair with instructions following acceptance
  • Symposium Chairs/presenters must be current members of ISMPB and register to attend for ICAMPAM 2026
SYMPOSIA SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To submit a proposal for review, please read and adhere to the submission guidelines below. All submissions must include:

  • SYMPOSIUM TITLE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (max 225 character limit including spaces)
  • Chair of the Symposium: Include the name and affiliation of your symposium Chair.
  • Symposium Presenters: Include the name and affiliation of each symposium Presenter.
  • Discussant/Moderator of the Symposium: Include the name and affiliation of the Discussant/Moderator (only relevant for symposia with 3 talks)
  • Symposium abstract description: (7000 characters total, including spaces; indicate how much time within the 90 minute symposium will be used for each segment outlined below)
    • Symposium introduction: introduce the topic, and justify why the proposed topic is novel, contentious, or highly relevant for discussion.  (1800 characters including spaces)
    • Individual symposium presentations: describe how each speaker will offer a unique approach/perspective to the proposed topic. Please include each speakers’ name as well. (600 characters/speaker – max 2400 characters)
    • Moderated, interactive scientific exchange: Provide a brief outline of the proposed format for a moderated, interactive scientific exchange with the audience, which follows on from the individual presentations (1800 characters including spaces)
GENERAL ABSTRACT SUMMARY (for final program & Congress Proceedings)
  • Prepare a general abstract summary of the proposed symposium (max 3000 character limit including spaces- approximately 500 words). If selected, this summary will be included in the Congress proceedings. 
  • Note: speakers included in successful proposals, will be invited to submit individual abstracts for their specific presentations within the symposium by Monday, February 2, 2026. This second step is necessary in order to record the co-authors on the individual talks.

You may edit your abstract until the submission deadline: December 1, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time (PT; UTC-7).

Submissions now open