General Principles

• Language
  • All abstracts must be submitted in English.
  • Submission in other languages will not be accepted.
• Originality
  • Abstracts must present original, unpublished work not previously published or presented at another meeting.
  • If an earlier related presentation exists, the current abstract should present new data or additional insights beyond the prior disclosure. WFSBP Congress 2026+1
• Registration Requirement
  • Presenting authors must be registered participants of the Congress.
  • Acceptance of an abstract typically obligates the presenter to register and attend. wfsbp.org
• Conflict of Interest / Disclosure
  • Authors must disclose any financial conflicts of interest as part of the submission process. wfsbp.org
• Publication Rights
  • By submitting an abstract, authors consent to publication of the abstract in the Congress materials (online and print). wfsbp.org
• Author Agreement
  • The submitting (presenting) author confirms that all co-authors agree to the submission. wfsbp.org

Abstract Structure and Format

Symposia and Workshops

• Duration: 90 minutes including Q&A. wfsbp.org
• Symposia
  • Theme-based session with up to 4 presenters from different countries. wfsbp.org
  • Include an overall symposium description with title, objectives, and structured rationale.

• Workshops
  • Interactive format focused on skill building/training with up to 2 presenters plus chair/co-chair. gcbp-net.com
  • Submission includes workshop theme and educational objectives.

Requirements for each symposium or workshop:

• Title of session.
• Clear description of theme and learning objectives.
• Names, affiliations, e-mails of all presenters.
• Each presenter may also be required to submit an individual abstract for review. gcbp-net.com

Poster Presentations

• Purpose: Present original research or case reports in biological psychiatry.
• Structure:
  • Abstract must include Title, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions. gcbp-net.com
• Word Limit: Maximum 300 words (unless otherwise specified by the Organizing Committee). gcbp-net.com

• Presenter Presence: Presenting author must be present during the poster session when posters are scheduled. gcbp-net.com

Free Communications / Free Paper Presentations

• Format: Oral presentation of 10–15 minutes + Q&A or integrated into a session of short oral reports. gcbp-net.com
• Abstract Requirements:
  • Title, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions. gcbp-net.com
  • Abstract word limit should be aligned with poster limit (typically ~300 words) unless specified otherwise. gcbp-net.com

Abstract Text Guidelines

• Abstracts should be structured to include the following sections:
  • Title: Concise and descriptive.
  • Background/Objectives: Clear scientific or clinical rationale.
  • Methods: Design, subjects/samples, measures, and analytic approach.
  • Results: Key findings with numbers/statistics where appropriate.
  • Conclusions: Interpretation and implications of the findings.
• Do not include author identifiers in the body text unless required by the submission platform.
• Use generic drug names; avoid brand promotion. wfsbp.org
• No patient identifiers (e.g., names, hospital numbers). wfsbp.org
• Standard abbreviations only; define at first use. WFSBP Congress 2026

Submission Process

• Online submission: All abstracts must be submitted via the official Congress submission portal.
  • Email submissions are not accepted. wfsbp.org
• Deadline: Abstract submission extended till 19th February. WFSBP Congress 2026
• Confirmation: Authors receive an abstract ID and confirmation upon successful submission.

Post-Acceptance Requirements

• Presenting author registration must be completed soon after acceptance.
• Final abstract text cannot be edited after submission unless explicitly permitted.
• Presenters should be available to present during assigned session times.

Evaluation Criteria

• The Scientific Committee will evaluate abstracts based on:
  • Scientific quality and originality.
  • Clarity of aims and methodology.
  • Relevance to biological psychiatry.
  • Contribution to the Congress scientific program.