Abstracts

• Abstracts must be submitted in English.
• Maximum 2,400 characters including spaces, excluding title, authors and tables/images
• Abstract titles are limited to 130 characters or fewer.
• Only standard abbreviations may be used. When first mentioned, the term should be written out in full, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Abbreviations can be used in titles only if they are explained in the abstract body. Trade names should begin with a capital letter.
• Abstracts should include (where applicable):
• Background/Introduction
• Objectives
• Methods/Description
• Results/Outcomes
• Conclusion
• Case Reports and Image in Emergency Medicine Abstracts must follow this structure:
  • Case Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Take-Home Messages
     
• You may include up to two tables or images per abstract.
  • Table size is limited to 10 columns by 10 rows.
  • Image requirements:
    • Max width: 500 pixels
    • Max height: 500 pixels
    • Max file size: 1000 KB
    • Max resolution: 600 dpi
       
• Submitted abstracts should reflect the main thematic tracks of the conference ( https://icem2026.com/program/main-tracks).
• Abstracts must be original. Submissions containing plagiarized content or violating copyright laws will be disqualified.
• All accepted abstracts will be published in a citable format (digital abstract booklet with ISSN), ensuring visibility and recognition for your research.

• Each individual is allowed to submit up to three abstracts.
• A single study may be submitted no more than three times, and each submission must present clearly distinct findings. Duplicate or highly similar abstracts may not be submitted multiple times by different teams; each abstract must be unique and submitted by only one group.
• Each abstract may list one presenting author and several co-authors.
• Individuals may be listed as co-authors on multiple abstracts.
• As abstracts will be blind-reviewed, authors should be added in order of contribution within the system, not within the abstract text.
• Original research data must not be previously published in any manuscript or electronic format before the start date of the conference. However, prior presentation as an abstract or at other conferences (national or international) is permitted.
• All presenting authors of accepted abstracts must register for the conference in order for their work to be included in the official program.
• Abstracts must present original research and comply with recognized international ethical standards. Abstracts must be the original work of the authors. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or AI-generated content in the preparation or submission of abstracts is not permitted.
   
• By submitting an abstract, you confirm that the content is free from plagiarism and acknowledge that the abstract may be screened using plagiarism detection software if required.
• Copyright, if this abstract is accepted, will be held by the author.

The Scientific Committee will decide whether an abstract is accepted as an oral or poster presentation. This decision is final, and presentations may be scheduled on any day of the conference.

• Oral Presentations: Sessions are grouped by submission topic.
• Poster Presentations: Posters should be on a single page and clearly reflect the abstract structure. Posters will be displayed on large touchscreens in designated areas during the conference. The poster must be submitted in landscape format in advance (as a PDF or PowerPoint).

Outstanding abstracts and posters will be eligible for special awards for outstanding contributions to global Emergency Medicine, presented by the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM):

• Campbell MacFarlane Best Poster Award
• Best Paper at ICEM
• Best Paper by a Young Investigator
• Best Paper by a Trainee

• Best Paper – Evidence into Practice

  Eligibility criteria:

• Young Investigators must be within five years of completing their Fellowship, Board Certification, or Consultancy.
• Trainees must not yet have completed their specialty training.
• For eligibility, the Trainee or Young Investigator must be a lead author and must present the work themselves. Presentations given by supervisors are not eligible for awards.

For detailed information please check IFEM website: https://www.ifem.cc/icem_research_excellence_awards

By submitting an abstract, all presenting authors confirm their acceptance of the following terms:

• Publication Consent: If the abstract is accepted, DGINA and IFEM are granted permission to publish it in both printed and digital formats.
• Registration Requirement: Presenting authors must register for the conference and pay the applicable fee no later than 9 February 2026 (end of early bird registration).
• Usage License: In submitting an abstract for ICEM 2026, the author(s) grant DGINA and IFEM a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the abstract in conference-related publications and digital platforms.
• Media and Recording Consent: The author(s) consent to the use of their image (including photographs), and authorize the recording of their presentation—audio, video, and still images—for use in educational materials and documentation. These materials may be made available online, including via streaming platforms. All reproductions will accurately reflect the scientific content and context of the original presentation.

All abstract submitters are required to attend the conference in person. 

Submitters from low- and middle-income countries may apply to participate in the conference digitally if their abstract is selected for a poster presentation. At this time, we cannot guarantee the possibility of hybrid participation.

Requests can be made informally by email to program@icem2026.com after the abstract has been accepted as a poster, stating the abstract ID, country of origin, and a brief explanation of the desired digital participation.

• Abstracts submission will be open from 29 August until 30 October 2025
• Submission deadline: 30 October 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: starting from December 2025