Description:<\/strong> Include an overall symposium description, including details on each presentation and timings. If discussants are included, a description of their contribution and timings for this component should also be included. The description should clearly indicate how audience interaction will be stimulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n*note: the purpose and description sections should collectively be no more than 500 words, and should include both a broad description of the topic of the symposium, as well as an overview of each individual presentation included as part of the symposium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chair (Name and Affiliation)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenter 1 (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenter 2 (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenter 3 (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenter 4 (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenter 5 (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenter 6 (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenter 7 (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDiscussant\/moderator (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n1.2 Debate Symposia Guidelines<\/summary>\n\n
These sessions are intended to promote open, critical scientific dialogue about emerging or controversial topics in physical activity research, practice and policy. This symposia modality opens the floor for a debate between 2 individuals or between 2 teams having different visions or ways of understanding or approaching a particular topic, before opening for questions and answers and interaction with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criteria for submission<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers should come from at least 2 different organisations from at least 2 different countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Abstracts must include a clear statement on how interaction with the audience will be stimulated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe debate symposia must include a Chair or Moderator who will provide an introduction on a specific new or controversial topic in physical activity and public health research, practice and\/or policy (5 minutes). This will be followed by affirmative and opposing presenters (1-3 for each side \u2013 with balanced sides, i.e., same number of team members, being mandatory), who will provide arguments \u201cfor\u201d and \u201cagainst\u201d the debate topic area (maximum 10 minutes total per side). Each side should present their initial stance, followed by a rebuttal (up to 7 minutes maximum per side). This will be followed by an open discussion with the audience (15-20 minutes). It is optional to build in time for an additional presenter, or for the session Chair\/Moderator, to present an alternative viewpoint beyond the two main approaches\/positions represented by the two debate teams. If an alternative viewpoint presentation will be included, it should be of no more than 5 minutes in duration, and debate sections must have an adjusted timeline to accommodate for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title: <\/strong>The title should represent the topic area and its controversial nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPurpose:<\/strong> A statement of the purpose of the debate, emphasizing what is innovative about the topic (including a brief description of the topic).<\/p>\n\n\n\nRationale: <\/strong>Why is this topic worthy of addressing at this conference and why is this a debatable topic?<\/p>\n\n\n\nDebate overview: <\/strong>Provide a short overview of the two views\/approaches that will be presented during the debate (affirmative and opposing), with a brief description of some of the main divergent positions\/viewpoints\/approaches, and if possible, with data or evidence supporting and\/or contradicting each of the two main positions\/viewpoints\/approaches for the given topic of focus. It is optional to additionally include an alternate view outside of the two mainstream viewpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n*note that the purpose, rationale, and debate overview sections should be no more than 500 words<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChair (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong> Introduction to Debate<\/p>\n\n\n\nAffirmative Presenter(s) [Name(s) and Affiliation(s)]:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOpposing Presentation(s) [Name(s) and Affiliation(s)]:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlternate view Presentation [optional] [Name(s) and Affiliation(s)]:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nExpected Outcomes or Reflections:<\/strong> Identify the key anticipated outcomes or take-away reflections from the debate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n1.3 Interview Symposia Guidelines<\/summary>\n\n
Interview symposia sessions will open the floor for an interview with 2-5 individuals on a particular topic, before opening for questions and answers and interaction with the audience. This type of symposia session follows a \u201ctalk show\u201d model, with an engaging conversational style (i.e., non-technical) and without the use of slides or traditional presentation materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criteria for submission<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers, which must include one to three interviewers (chairs\/moderators) and a minimum of two interviewees, who should come from at least 2 different institutions\/organisations, and from at least 2 different countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Abstracts must include a clear statement on how interaction with the audience will be stimulated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe interview symposia will have Chairs or Moderators who will provide an introduction (approximately 5 minutes). This will be followed by an interview style conversation with at least two or multiple experts. The Chairs or Moderators will ask questions to the interviewees, which will typically have between 2 and 5 minutes to respond to each question before moving on to the next question. It is encouraged to allow interviewees to build on and organically respond to other speakers\u2019 responses during the session, while adhering to the session\u2019s predefined timing. This will be followed by an open discussion with audience members, facilitated by the Chairs or Moderators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title: <\/strong>The title should represent the topic area.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPurpose:<\/strong> A statement of the purpose of the interview, emphasizing what is innovative about the topic (including a brief description of the topic).<\/p>\n\n\n\nRationale: <\/strong>Why is this topic worthy of addressing at this conference and why is it best suited for an interview format symposium?<\/p>\n\n\n\nBrief description:<\/strong> Why are the interviewers and interviewees best suited to have an open conversation about this topic at the ISPAH Congress? In particular, how does the training background and\/or experiences of the interviewer(s) make them highly suited to facilitate a highly engaging session for a global audience? And, what unique perspectives or approaches do each of the interviewees bring to the table that will help make the session highly engaging? Provide details on the main themes the interview will cover, and on the sections of the interview and their proposed timings. Also provide a statement on how the audience will be engaged for open discussion following the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusions, Reflections or Outcomes:<\/strong> Identify the key anticipated conclusions, reflections or outcomes from this innovative interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n*note that the purpose, rationale, brief description and conclusions, reflections or outcomes sections collectively should be no more than 500 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chair\/Moderators (Name and Affiliation):<\/strong> Interviewers<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s) (Name(s) and Affiliation(s)): <\/strong>Interviewees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n2. Original Research or Practice\/Policy Abstract Submission Guidelines<\/summary>\n\n
For the 11th ISPAH Congress, we are seeking a wide representation of original research, as well as original practice-based or policy-focused projects from across the globe. We particularly welcome work that reflects the Congress theme, \u201cGoing Global for Local Impact: Towards a Comprehensive Equity Approach,\u201d as well as research conducted in low- and middle-income countries, multinational collaborations, mixed- or multi-methods research, and work with cross-context or cross-cultural relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note that upon abstract submission, lead authors will have the option to indicate whether they want their original research or practice\/policy abstract to be considered for a parallel \u201cMoving Together\/Juntos en Movimiento\u201d session, which will showcase research, practice and policy from Latin America or with focus in Latino populations worldwide, and in which presenters may have the option to present in English or Spanish. The Moving Together\/Juntos en Movimiento program will be co-facilitated by the Latin American Society for Physical Activity and Health Research (SLIAFS, for its Spanish and Portuguese acronyms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Original Research and Practice\/Policy Abstracts must not exceed 300 words, including headings (excluding title or authors) following the structured format (headings) as closely as possible, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2.1 Research Abstract Submission Guidelines<\/summary>\n\n
Research abstracts must present original work, inclusive of results, which has not been presented at any other major scientific conference or congress. Preliminary results are acceptable at submission, provided that full results will be available by the time of presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title:<\/strong> No more than 15 words<\/p>\n\n\n\nBackground:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPurpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMethods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nResults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nImplications for Policy and Practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFunding (if applicable):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n*note: all sections above except the title contribute towards the 300 word limit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n2.2 Practice\/Policy Abstract Submission Guidelines<\/summary>\n\n
Practice and\/or policy abstracts should present case studies of real-world physical activity promotion strategies, programs, policies, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and sustainability, and their implementation steps, as well as their evaluation and impact. Evidence-informed programs and policies, as well as practice-based evidence is welcome and encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title:<\/strong> no more than 15 words<\/p>\n\n\n\nBackground:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nProgram Delivery or Policy Components:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEvaluation and Impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPractical implications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFunding (if applicable):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n*note: all sections above except the title contribute towards the 300 word limit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nPlease note:<\/strong> All abstracts are to be submitted in English; <\/strong>however, Spanish-language presentation opportunities may be available within the \u201cMoving Together\/Juntos en Movimiento\u201d stream. A lead author can submit a maximum of 2 abstracts <\/strong>(including symposia abstracts in the role of chair, as well as oral or poster presentation abstracts as lead author). They may also be named on other abstracts as an additional author or presenter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf accepted, the final format of your presentation will be detailed in an abstract outcome email<\/strong>. Details can also be viewed on your Abstract dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n
Important Note:<\/strong> The presenting author MUST<\/strong> be registered for the Congress and is responsible for the registration fees (and accommodation and travel costs where applicable). If there is a change in the presenting author, please notify the Organizing Committee by sending an email via our helpdesk form in your abstracts dashboard no later than August 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf the presenting author of a symposium or regular abstract is not registered by August 10th<\/sup> 2026, the submission will be withdrawn from the programme.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Call for Abstracts: ISPAH Congress 2026, M\u00e9rida, M\u00e9xico The Scientific Committee of the ISPAH Congress 2026 welcomes submissions in the form of: (1) symposia, and (2) original research or practice\/policy abstracts (oral and poster presentations). When submitting an abstract, authors must select one option for each of the following categories: Study Type: Epidemiology; Intervention; Method […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5335,"parent":297,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-with-sidebar","meta":{"_jf_schedule_form":"","slim_seo":{"title":"Abstract submission guidelines - ISPAH Congress 2026","description":"Call for Abstracts: ISPAH Congress 2026, M\u00e9rida, M\u00e9xico The Scientific Committee of the ISPAH Congress 2026 welcomes submissions in the form of: (1) symposia, a"},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-602","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":65,"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7471,"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/602\/revisions\/7471"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/297"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ispah.tecology-hosting.co\/congress-2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}