Symposia Submission

The ICAMPAM Scientific Committee invites submission of research abstracts for its 2024 Conference in Rennes, France.

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 2023

Submissions Close

Deadline Extended – Monday, Jan 8, 2024

Notice of acceptance

Early February 2024

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 2024 program in early February 2024.
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 Monday, February 22, 2024.
  • 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 2024
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. (suggested 800 characters/speaker – max 3200 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)

Prepare a general abstract summary of the proposed symposium (maximum 990 characters including spaces). 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 22, 2024.

You may edit your abstract until the submission deadline: Monday, Jan 8th at 11:59pm Pacific Time (PT; UTC-7).