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Call for Abstracts

Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2027

Abstract submission for the 42nd IAHR World Congress will be managed through Microsoft CMT. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee on a rolling basis, with acceptance decisions communicated promptly. Accepted abstracts will form the basis of the Congress Book of Abstracts.

• Use the official abstract template without modifying its styles.
• The abstract text is limited to 300 words and the complete contribution must not exceed two pages.
• Select the appropriate Congress Topic or an approved Special Session before submission.
• Special Sessions will be progressively updated in Microsoft CMT and in the Topics & Special Sessions list as they are accepted, up to 1 November 2026.

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Call for Proposed Sessions

Deadline for proposals: 1 November 2026

Proposed Sessions are thematic scientific sessions initiated and coordinated by chairs. IAHR World Congress 2027 invites proposals aligned with any congress theme or subtheme. Organizers at all career stages are encouraged to submit proposals using the attached form.

• Proposals will be evaluated by the Chair and the Local Organising Committee to ensure alignment with the scientific standards of the congress programme.
• Conveners will coordinate the scientific management of approved sessions, including contribution selection and peer review, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee.
• The standard session slot is 90 minutes, with six 15-minute presentations. Multiple slots may be considered according to the accepted contributions.
• Proponents, speakers and invited speakers must be fully registered for the congress.