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Submission: Now open

Deadline: December 1, 2025 at midnight

Language:

English (British spelling)

Selection Process:

  • Handled by each research group's selection committee

  • All abstracts are reviewed anonymously

  • Scored based on originality and scientific value

Encore Abstracts:

Encore abstracts may be submitted, and it is at the discretion of the different scientific societies to select or reject these abstracts for presentation in their respective programmes. In general, abstracts with original research are favoured over encore abstracts from international clinical trials that have already been presented elsewhere.

Notification of Results:

Via email

Presentation Format:

Oral or e-poster (depending on selection)

Congress Registration:

Mandatory (oral or e-poster)

Available Research Groups for Submission:

  • BASL/BLIC

  • BESPHGAN

  • BGDO

  • BIRD

  • BPC

  • BSGIE (Thursday Session & Friday Video Session)

  • BSNM

  • Case Reports

  • GIREM

  • PATHOLOGY

  • PROCTOLOGY

Steps to Submit an Abstract

  1. Create your personal account and/or log in to your existing account (please note that as it is a new platform you will have to update/complete your profile).

  2. Click on “Abstract submission.”

  3. Select “Submit a new abstract.”

  4. Fill in the Title field.

  5. Choose the type of abstract.

  6. Complete the form according to the selected type of abstract (see abstract formats by type).

  7. Click on “Go to next step.”

  8. Review and, if necessary, edit the abstract and/or authors.

  9. Click on “Submit my abstract” to finalize your submission.

Author Information Required:

  • First and last name (no titles or abbreviations)

  • Institution

  • City and country

  • Author order (defined on submission)

General Formatting Rules:

  • Text only (plain format)

  • No images, videos (except for BSGIE video session), tables, bullet points, or highlighted text

  • Abstracts can be updated anytime before the deadline

  • Only the final version is sent for review

  • You may withdraw your abstract before the deadline if needed

Type of Abstract Required Sections Word Limit
Standard (excluding case reports and videos) Title (max 300 characters) 700 words
Introduction
Aim
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Case Reports Title (max 300 characters) 700 words
Results
BSGIE Video Session (see guidelines) Title (max 300 characters) 250 words
Results

Applies to:

Friday Video Session only

Video Duration:

6 minutes (edited + voice-over)

2026 Topic:

To be confirmed

Requirements: Abstract (max 250 words) + 6-minute video
Video must be embedded in a PowerPoint presentation
Must be presented on site if accepted
Video Submission: Upload via SharePoint: Click here *
*No login required
File name format: LastName – FirstName – Full Abstract Title

AFTER EVALUATION

All abstract evaluation will be sent by email.

All accepted abstracts will be published in Acta Gastroenterologica Belgica, Issue 1, 2026.

ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION

If your abstract has been selected as an oral presentation, here are the guidelines:

  • Register to the congress.

  • You will find on the final programme by the end of December the exact schedule of your presentation and take into account that the allocated time includes presentation and Q/A.

  • You have to bring your Powerpoint Presentation on a USB stick and upload it in the conference room with the help of the AV team at the latest during the break preceding your session.

E-POSTER SESSION

If your abstract has been selected as an e-poster presentation, here are the guidelines:

  • Register to the congress.

  • Your e-poster will be presented exclusively in electronic format and displayed on dedicated screens in the exhibition area at the third floor.

  • The best e-posters will be presented and discussed during specific oral basic or clinical poster sessions as indicated in the programme.
    Two Best Poster Awards of €250 will be offered during the Award Ceremony on Friday.

  • Technical Specifications (to be confirmed upon acceptance):

    • Format: JPEG, GIF, PPT, or PDF

    • Orientation: Portrait

    • Size: 9/16 – 1080 × 1920 pixels