Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions close Friday 26 April

Why Should I Submit?

IWA 2024 offers both oral abstract presentations and poster presentations. The program committee will review all abstract submissions and allocate submissions to the program based on topic and quality.

Please note: we cannot guarantee all submission preferences (i.e. oral presentations) will be met. While we strive to fulfil all preferences, limited speaking opportunities are available. Some requests for talks may need to be allocated poster presentations. We thank you for your understanding.

Abstract Format

Abstracts are limited to 300 words or less. This does not include your title.

Please ensure your abstract follows the below format:

  • an introductory statement that outlines the background and significance of the study

  • a succinct description of the basic methodologies

  • a clear indication of the major findings of the study

  • a concluding statement

  • Before submitting your abstract, please note you must be a registered and fully paid delegate before your abstract can be appear in the program.

    Please also note you must also consent to your abstract being published.

    1. Sign in or sign up in the conference portal.

    2. Select ‘Submit an Abstract’ or click on the ‘Abstracts’ tab from the top menu and follow the prompts.

    3. Select presentation preference and category.

    4. Provide up to 5 keywords to assist with categorisation of your work.

    5. Enter the title of your abstract. Please use sentence case (capitalise only the first letter of the first word or proper nouns, all other words should be lowercase).

    6. Enter the name of all authors and their organisations. Indicate the presenting author by selecting the relevant box (Note: an email address must be provided for the presenting author).

    7. Enter the content of your abstract, adhering to the 300 word limit.

    8. Preview your abstract, make any changes required and finalise your submission and return to your dashboard.

    You will receive an email confirmation that your abstract has been successfully submitted. Please check your email junk folder in case it has been captured there.

    Should you wish to make any changes to your abstract after you have submitted it, please log into your online registration dashboard. Click on the “View Submission” then “Preview/edit abstract”. Please note you will only be able to make changes to your abstract until the submission deadline, after which any changes should be sent to Joy at ASN Events.

    Changes can be made to your abstract until the review process begins; just return to your Conference Dashboard and select the Edit option under Abstracts.

    The edit option will no longer appear once scoring has commenced.

  • If you haven’t already done so, register to attend the conference! Submissions will only be accepted in the program if you have a valid conference registration.

    You’ll be notified via email the outcome of your submission. If successful, you’ll be sent further details of your presentation and any other requirements.

    If you are accepted as an oral presentation:

    Bring your PowerPoint presentation to the conference on a USB stick to load onto the laptop in the session room. Please load your presentation during the catered break before your session.

    Presentations should be in 16:9 PowerPoint format. There will be a laser pointer available at the lectern for your presentation if you wish to use.

    If you are accepted as a poster presentation:

    Bring your poster to the conference in a size no larger than 1 meter wide by 1.2 meters high (A0 portrait). Posters will be displayed on numbered poster panels, velcro to stick your poster to the panel will be provided on the panel ready for you to use. Your poster number will be listed in the delegate handbook.