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.
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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.

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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


Note: Application window for MacKeith Prize, Bursaries and Sponsored Symposia are the same as the abstracts' submissions: 8 June – 7 September 2026.

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Important Information
To ensure a smooth application process, please keep the following in mind:
• All selected abstract submitters are expected to register for the conference.
• All oral, video challenge or poster presenters must register and attend the event in person in Birmingham.
• 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.