Q1 How do I submit an abstract?

  • Abstract submission system is now CLOSED.

Q2 How will I receive notifications from the Congress Secretariat?

  • Contact details provided at the time of submission will be used for all correspondence related to the congress. Please ensure that the correct details are entered.

Q3 How will my abstract be presented at the congress?

  • Authors of abstracts which have been accepted for presentations will receive all details by email, a few weeks before the congress, using the contact details provided at the time of submission

Q4 Can I make changes to my abstract after submission?

  • Once the abstract submission deadline has passed, changes are not permitted unless they relate to the results of the study, in this case only, please contact: [email protected].

Q5 Can I submit an abstract after the deadline?

Q6 My colleague has received confirmation of his acceptance and I did not, is there something wrong?

  • There may be a problem with your email address, therefore please contact: [email protected].

Q7 Will my abstract be published in Epilepsia?

  • Abstracts accepted and presented at the congress will be published, subject to editorial review, in an online supplement of Epilepsia (post congress). Please note however, presenting authors are expected to attend the congress. Authors who register for the entire congress and fail to attend, aswell as non-registered authors will be excluded from publication in the online Epilepsia supplement.

Q8 I am not the first author; can I present the poster on behalf of my colleagues?

  • Presentation by a second author may be allowed. Once your registration has been completed, please contact: [email protected]. Please note however that each author is permitted to present only once during the congress (not including invited lectures).

Q9 I am a speaker in the congress programme; do I need to submit an abstract?

  • Please note that speakers will not be asked to submit abstracts to illustrate their talks.

Q10 How do I find out information about the posters, such as the location of the Poster Area?

  • All information relating to poster and platform sessions will be available on the congress website.

Q11 Will e-posters be available at the Congress?

  • E-posters are not available at the 32nd IEC.

Q12 Will there be poster sessions?

  • Poster tours will take place during the congress. Each poster presenter will be contacted with the details of their session.

Q13 Can I include videos beside my poster?

  • AV equipment is not provided by the congress. Should you wish to order any specific equipment to complement your poster, please contact the congress secretariat in order to receive a quotation.

Q14 What are the dimensions of the poster?

  • Poster dimensions will be made available on the congress website in the coming weeks.

Q15 How can I make my poster more attractive?

  • Colourful posters are more effective and attractive. When choosing a background, remember that neutral or grey colours will be easier on the eyes than a bright colour. Colour photos also look best when mounted on a grey background.

Q16 Do posters have to stay up for the duration of the congress?

  • Posters will be rotated on a daily basis.

Q17 I have been selected for a platform session but I would have preferred a poster presentation, what can I do?

  • The SOC has selected your work to be presented in a platform session because they felt that it was of high quality and that a large audience would be interested in knowing more about the study. It would be a shame not to use this opportunity to present your work! However, if you are unable to make an oral presentation please contact the secretariat at [email protected] for alternative arrangements.