Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission is Open - click here to submit through the online portal

Please ensure you read the Abstract Guidelines before submitting your abstract(s)

BACD is calling for abstracts for presentation at the 2026 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 2026?

• 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.   
• At least one named author must register to attend the ASM on Wednesday 11 March in person in Sheffield to present. 
• Undergraduate students and foundation doctors selected will receive free registration to attend and present on Wednesday 11 March.
• 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 Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Key Dates

• 3 October - abstract submission open
• 9 December 2025 - abstract submission closes
• 13 January 2026 - abstracts selected for oral and poster presentation confirmed
• 23 February 2026 - all presenters to have registered to attend the conference on Wednesday 11 March, and poster presenters to submit jpeg/png file of poster

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