BACD is calling for abstracts for presentation at the 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting in the following categories:

  • Original Research or Quality Improvement
  • Novel Multi-Disciplinary Team Working - showcasing innovative MDT working practices and the impact of different roles on clinical practice and for patients and their families

Mac Keith Press Prizes The best oral presentation will win a cash prize of £350 and the best poster presentation will win £200 of Mac Keith Press vouchers.

Why should you submit an abstract to the BACD Annual Scientific Meeting 2027?

  • opportunity to share your research or innovative working practices at the UK's leading multi and interdisciplinary scientific conference about childhood disability
  • chance to win one of the Mac Keith Press Best Presentation Prizes
  • meet and network with leading experts in the field and colleagues from around the country

If selected for Presentation

  • You will be notified if your abstract will be an oral or poster presentation by 14 January 2027.   
  • At least one named author must register to attend the ASM on Thursday 11 March in person in Sheffield to present the oral or poster presentation. 
  • Undergraduate students and foundation doctors selected will receive free registration to attend and present on Thursday 11 March (up to 2 per abstract selected).
  • Those selected for poster presentation are required to provide a jpeg/png file of their poster 2 weeks before the event so that all posters can be viewed by all delegates, both in person and virtual.
  • The Mac Keith Press prizes for best oral and best poster presentation will be announced at the end of the conference on Thursday 11 March 2026.

Key Dates

  • Thursday 1 October 2026 - abstract submission open
  • Noon, Thursday 10 December 2026 - abstract submission closes
  • Thursday 14 January 2027 - abstracts selected for oral and poster presentation confirmed
  • Thursday 25 February 2027 - all presenters to have registered to attend the conference on Thursday 11 March, and poster presenters to submit jpeg/png file of poster

Please note that posters must be printed and brought to the venue for presentation - there is no e-poster option

If you require any additional information or help regarding abstract submission, please contact [email protected]