Webinar: How to Submit a Successful Abstract to ICN Congress 2027

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23 June 2026

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 will provide practical guidance on the submission process, expectations, and review criteria. 

The webinar is a live, interactive session that will walk participants through the full abstract submission journey, from understanding the call to crafting a competitive submission. It will combine presentations from the ICN team and a live Q&A. A recording will be made available after the session for those unable to attend live. 

πŸ“… Date: 23 June 2026

⏰ Time: 13:30 – 14:30 CEST Β· Check your local time

🌍 Interpretation: English · Spanish · French

πŸ”— Registration link: To be provided

Agenda

Time CEST Speaker Presentation
13:30 David Stewart, ICN Director of Nursing Policy and Practice 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
14:05 Oriane Henchoz, Planitswiss Project Manager Abstract submission portal
14:15 Hoi Shan Fokeladeh, ICN Senior Policy Advisor Q&A session and closing remarks

Objectives

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand the scope, themes, and submission categories of the call for abstracts. 

  • Identify the structural and content requirements for a competitive abstract. 

  • Recognise the criteria used by reviewers and the common reasons abstracts are not accepted. 

  • Navigate the submission portal with confidence and meet key deadlines. 

  • Access the support, resources, and contacts available to assist with their submission.