Webinar: How to Submit a Successful Abstract to ICN Congress 2027
The ICN Congress 2027 has launched its call for abstracts, inviting nurses, health professionals and researchers worldwide to contribute to its scientific programme. To support prospective authors, particularly those submitting for the first time or from settings with limited access to abstract-writing support, this webinar provided practical guidance on the submission process, expectations, and review criteria.
The webinar was a live, interactive session that will walk participants through the full abstract submission journey, from understanding the call to crafting a competitive submission. It combined presentations from the ICN team and a live Q&A.
Watch the webinar recording here
Agenda
| Time CEST | Speaker | Presentation |
| 13:30 | Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, Chair of ICN 2027 Scientific Committee | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 13:35 | Italo Goyzueta, ICN Head of Global Events | Congress introduction |
| 13:45 | Hoi Shan Fokeladeh, ICN Senior Policy Advisor | Abstract process overview, Evaluation criteria, Key date |
| 14:00 | Kristoffer Bauck, Steering Committee Member for the European region, ICN Alliance of Student and Early Career Nurses | Call for student abstracts |
| 14:05 | Oriane Henchoz, Planitswiss Project Manager | Abstract submission portal |
| 14:15 | Hoi Shan Fokeladeh, ICN Senior Policy Advisor | Q&A session |
| 14:25 | David Stewart, ICN Director of Nursing Policy and Practice | Closing remarks |
Objectives
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
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Understand the scope, themes, and submission categories of the call for abstracts.
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Identify the structural and content requirements for a competitive abstract.
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Recognise the criteria used by reviewers and the common reasons abstracts are not accepted.
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Navigate the submission portal with confidence and meet key deadlines.
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Access the support, resources, and contacts available to assist with their submission.