Abstract submissions for APICS 2027 are not yet open.

* Presenters who do not complete their registration by the deadline will be automatically withdrawn from the programme.

Authors should ensure that their abstracts comply with the following requirements before submission. The submission system allows authors to save their abstract as a draft and return to it for further editing; however, abstracts must be formally submitted by the submission deadline to be considered for review and potential inclusion in the Scientific Programme. Once the abstract submission deadline has passed, amendments to submitted abstracts may not be permitted, except at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

Submission Language: All abstracts must be submitted in English, with clear and accurate grammar and spelling suitable for publication.

Author Information: All authors should be listed accurately, including their names, affiliations and countries/regions. The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that all author information is complete and accurate at the time of submission.

Abstract Topic: The abstract topic must be selected from one of the themes listed in the Scientific Programme.

Abstract Title: The title should be concise and accurately reflect the content of the abstract. Please ensure that the title is written in Title Case and does not exceed 25 words.

Abstract Content: Abstracts should present clear, original and relevant scientific or clinical work and must comply with the prescribed word limit of 300 words. You may upload 1 graphic/image.

Standard Abbreviations: Only standard abbreviations should be used. Any special abbreviations must be explained in full at their first appearance.

References: Authors should include relevant references to support the statements made in the abstract, with a maximum of five (5) references. All references must be accurate and complete, and a consistent citation format should be used.

Abstract Structure: Authors should follow the prescribed abstract structure and submission format provided in the online submission system. Please ensure that all required sections are completed before submitting your abstract.

Abstracts should include concise statements for the following sections:

• Objectives: Background and specific aims of the study
• Methods: Description of the methods used
• Results: Summary of the results obtained
• Conclusions: Conclusions reached

Case report abstracts should include the following sections:

• Background: Clinical question and relevance
• Case Report: Patient history, key findings, treatment or management, and patient outcome
• Discussion: Significance, supporting literature, and key message
• Conclusion/Learning Points: Key conclusions or learning points

Ethical Requirements: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work complies with all applicable ethical and regulatory requirements. For case reports and submissions involving individual patients, authors are responsible for ensuring that patient confidentiality is protected and that the appropriate consent has been obtained where required.

Originality of Work: Abstracts submitted to APICS 2027 must represent original work that has not been previously published in a scientific journal or presented at an international meeting prior to APICS 2027. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submission meets these originality requirements.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Authors may use generative AI tools to assist with language, grammar, or readability. AI tools must not be listed as authors and must not be used to generate or fabricate data, results, references, or other scientific content. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted content and should disclose the use of generative AI, where applicable.

Conflict of Interest Declaration: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest relevant to the submitted work. If there are no conflicts of interest, this should be explicitly stated.

Author Consent: The submitting author is responsible for confirming that all co-authors are aware of and agree to the submission. By submitting an abstract, the submitting author confirms that they have the necessary authority and consent from the listed authors to submit the work for consideration at APICS 2027.

Upon successful submission, a confirmation of receipt will be sent to the submitting author. If a confirmation email is not received within 5 working days, authors may contact the APICS 2027 Secretariat to verify that their submission has been received.

The submitting author will be notified of the outcome of the abstract review from 13 April 2027 onwards. The outcome may include acceptance for:

• Oral presentation; or
• E-poster presentation

Further instructions regarding presentation requirements will be provided to authors whose abstracts are accepted. Please ensure that the email address provided during submission remains accessible, as all abstract-related correspondence will be sent to the presenting author.

At least one listed author of an accepted abstract must register for APICS 2027, attend the symposium and be available to present the accepted work during the assigned session. The presenting author must complete registration by 14 July 2027.

Further information regarding oral and e-poster presentation formats, presentation requirements and the submission of presentation materials will be provided to accepted authors. The Organising Committee will endeavour to accommodate authors’ presentation preferences but reserves the right to determine the final form of presentation.

Submission of an abstract constitutes the consent of all listed authors to the consideration, presentation and publication of the abstract in connection with the APICS 2027 and Kenes MP Asia (hereafter referred to as the “Organisers”). The Organisers reserve the right to determine the publication channel and format, including publication through the official symposium programme, abstract collections, website, digital or e-poster platforms, official communications and, where applicable, scientific or medical journals or other publications.

PUBLICATION IN ABSTRACT SUPPLEMENT

Following the symposium, a selection of the highest-ranked abstracts will be published in an Abstract Supplement.

Publication in the Supplement is contingent upon the following requirements:

1. Completion of symposium registration and payment of the registration fee by the presenting author.
2. Verification of attendance at the Congress and delivery of the on-site presentation by the presenting author or an approved representative.

Withdrawal from Publication: Requests to withdraw abstracts from publication after the Congress will not be entertained, except under exceptional or extenuating circumstances, subject to review and approval by the Scientific Committee.

By submitting an abstract, the submitting author grants the Organisers a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual and irrevocable licence to reproduce, publish, translate, distribute and display the abstract in connection with APICS 2027 and its related publications and communications.

The submitting author warrants that they have the necessary authority to grant this licence and that the abstract does not knowingly infringe any third-party rights, including privacy, copyright, intellectual property or confidentiality rights.

The Organisers reserve the right to edit abstracts for formatting, spelling, grammar or publication requirements without altering the scientific meaning of the work, and to remove from publication and/or presentation any abstract that does not comply with these terms or the APICS 2027 abstract submission requirements.

ENQUIRIES
For enquiries relating to abstract submissions, please contact:

APICS 2027 Abstract Department

2nd Floor, 20 Kallang Avenue
Pico Creative Centre, Singapore 339411
E-mail: abstract@sg-apics.com