2027 Call For Abstracts

Call for Abstracts | BPNA 2027 Conference 

The BPNA2027 Conference Organising Committee is excited to invite abstracts' submissions for the upcoming conference, to be held in Birmingham, from 6-8 January 2027.

Abstract Submission is now OPEN! 

BPNA has recently partnered with Oxford Abstracts, a trusted 3rd party, to manage the submissions of Abstracts, Sponsored Symposia, MacKeith Prize Applications and Bursary Applications.

How to Create Your Oxford Abstracts Account
To sign up for an Oxford Abstracts account, you only need to register once, using the email address registered in your BPNA account.

1. Choose your submission type and click the corresponding link:

submit_an_abstract 

submit_sponsored_symposia 

submit_mackeith_prize_application 

submit_bursary_application 


2. Select ‘Sign up with email’

3. Enter your email address (this must match your BPNA account email address) and your name.

4. Create a password and check your inbox for a verification link to confirm your email.

5. After verification, you will be redirected straight to your chosen submission form.



For further instructions on how to submit your abstract click here.

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Important Dates

Submissions Open:

8 June 2026

Submission Deadline:

7 September 2026 (5:00 PM)

Selection Notification:

7 October 2026

Presenter Registration Deadline:

2 November 2026


Application window: 8 June – 7 September 2026 (5PM) also applies for Sponsored Symposia submissions, MacKeith Prize & Bursary applications

Important Change for 2027 | Deadline:
Please be aware that we are enforcing a strictly final deadline for abstract submissions this year. Unlike previous years, the customary one-week extension will not be offered. No extensions will be granted under any circumstances.
The portal will automatically close on Monday 7 September 2026 at 5PM and incomplete or late entries will not be reviewed.
*To avoid any last-minute technical difficulties, we strongly recommend submitting your abstract at least a week or two ahead of the deadline.

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Important Information

• Presentation Types: All abstracts submitted will be considered for Poster Board Display, Oral Poster Presentation, Oral Presentation or Video Challenge
• Submitters Mandatory Registration: All those submitting an abstract are expected to register to attend the conference either in-person or virtually
• Presenters In-Person Attendance Requirement: Presenters selected for Poster Board Display, Oral Poster Presentation, Oral Presentation or to be part of the Video Challenge must attend/present at the conference venue in-person

Note: Abstracts selected for presentation at the BPNA conference will be published in the journal Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.

 

Additional Information

GUIDELINES & TIPS for abstract writing and poster creation
For additional guidance on writing abstracts and designing posters, please refer to the following resources:
Abstract Writing Guidelines and Tips
Poster Creation Guidelines and Tips


*If you have any queries or need assistance with your submission, please reach out to the team at abstracts@bpna.org.uk.