Registration
Early registration for the pre-conference research event and the conference is encouraged as
places are limited. Register HERE.
Pre-conference research focused event – Thursday 9th October
Keynote Speakers:
Pre-Conference Preliminary Programme
Conference – Friday 10th October
Keynote Speakers:
Conference Preliminary Programme:
Accommodation:
Accommodation can be booked directly with the Hilton Hotel. A limited number of rooms are available at the discounted rate of £169 B&B when booked using Available Rooms – Hilton Belfast. Please note, when these rooms are fully booked, further rooms will be available at 15% off the best available rate when booked using Available Rooms – Hilton Belfast.
Abstract submission guidelines
We encourage abstract submissions that highlight innovative approaches, research findings, and practical solutions related to antimicrobial stewardship from the Island of Ireland.
Abstracts are welcome for presentation at the Pre-conference event (9th Oct) and/or the Conference (10th Oct). Abstracts may be submitted for oral presentation or presentation as an elevator pitch. Following review, abstracts selected will be allocated as an oral presentation or an elevator pitch by the organising committee.
Abstract Format:
- Title: The title should accurately reflect the content of the abstract and be concise, clear, and engaging. Avoid using abbreviations and acronyms unless they are widely recognised.
- Authors: List all authors who contributed to the work. Include their full names, affiliations, and contact information. Indicate the presenting author by underlining or asterisk (*) their name.
- Background/Objectives: Clearly state the background or rationale for the study and describe the objectives of the research or project. Provide a brief context to explain why the topic is relevant to antimicrobial stewardship.
- Methods: Describe the study design, methods, data collection procedures, and any analytical techniques used. For interventions or programs, outline the implementation strategy and evaluation methods.
- Results: Present the main findings of the study or project. Include relevant data, statistics, or qualitative information to support your conclusions. Ensure that the results are presented clearly and succinctly.
- Conclusion: Summarise the key conclusions or implications of the study. Highlight the relevance of the findings to antimicrobial stewardship practices, policies, or interventions.
- Keywords: Provide a list of 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the content of the abstract. These keywords will help in categorising and indexing the abstract for review.
Abstract Submission Guidelines:
- Language: Abstracts must be submitted in English.
- Length: The abstract body should be no longer than 250 words. The word count does not include the title and authors details.
- Content: The abstract should clearly and concisely convey the background, methods, results, and conclusions of the study or project. Avoid excessive jargon or technical language that may hinder understanding by a multidisciplinary audience.
- Submission Process: Submit your abstract via Oxford Abstracts (Here). PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO TEMPLATE RESTRICTIONS ON THIS LINK, FOR ELEVATOR PITCH, PLEASE SELECT POSTER PRESENTATION ON THE DROPDOWN LIST. Ensure that all required fields are completed accurately.
- Presenter Registration: The presenting author of an accepted abstract must register for the conference. Failure to register will result in the exclusion of the abstract from the conference.
- Review Process: All submitted abstracts will undergo a peer-review process. Abstracts will be evaluated based on relevance, scientific quality, clarity, and innovation.
- Notification: Authors will be notified of the acceptance or rejection of their abstracts via email. Accepted abstracts may be scheduled for oral presentation or elevator pitch.
Important Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 26 August, 2025
We look forward to receiving your abstract submissions and to your active participation in this collaborative conference.