Abstract Submissions - Now Closed

Abstract Submission Important Dates

  • October 15 - Call for Abstracts Open
  • December 15 - Registration for ICCN26 Congress opens. Once you have registered, there will be no refunds.
  • February 1 - Submissions must be received via online submission using our portal before 23:59 ET (UTC -5) 
  • February 23 - Abstract submissions extended deadline 
  • April 3 - Authors will receive electronic notification indicating acceptance or rejection of submitted abstract(s)
  • June 8 - Early Bird Congress Registration Deadline: One author on each abstract must be identified as the Presenting Author during the online submission process and s/he must register for ICCN 2026 before 23:59 ET (UTC -5) today
  • June 8 - Hotel Cut-off

ICCN accepted abstracts will be presented in two formats:

ORAL PRESENTATIONS
These sessions aim to demonstrate high-quality research practices. Selected papers should be experimental, noteworthy for scientific merit, and valuable for illustrating the research process.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Posters will be displayed in the poster area for one-on-one discussion using both narrative and visual materials to share study objectives, methods, results, and conclusion. Visuals like photos, charts, and diagrams are essential. The Presenting Author should be available at scheduled times to answer questions and discuss them with attendees.

Abstract Topics: (See graphic of topics below)


 

Abstract Publication

Accepted abstracts will be published in a supplementary issue of the “Clinical Neurophysiology journal" (CLINPH). 

REMARKS
●    Only abstracts of presenting authors who have completed their registration by the deadline of Early-Bird Registration will be scheduled for presentation and included for publication.
●    Please note that there are no limits on the number of abstracts which can be submitted, however, each individual will be selected to present a maximum of two presentations (either Oral or Poster presentation).
●    The Scientific Committee reserves the right to edit submitted abstracts for grammar and spelling.
●    Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Work submitted for presentation must include an acknowledgment of funding sources of commercial nature and/or consulting or holding of significant equity in a company that could be affected by the results of the study.
●    Abstracts must be original and must not have been published or presented at any other meeting prior to ICCN 2026

Abstract Acceptance Expectations

Presenter agrees to accept the time and date of their assigned abstract session.

Presenter must register and pay to attend ICCN.
At least one author or co-author of each poster presentation is expected to register to attend ICCN26 no later than June 8, 2026.  To ensure the lowest rate, authors are encouraged to register as soon as possible after accepting their invitation.

Travel Grant

During the abstract submission process, the presenting author had an opportunity to designate their interest to be considered for a travel grant. The eligibility requirements were:

  • Please note you can only apply once for a travel grant.
  • Travel grant applicants must be less than 40 years old as of September 8, 2026.
  • If the abstract is accepted and scores highly, the Awards Committee will review the submission and determine the grant amount based on geographical location. Recipients will be notified in May, 2026 and will be required to submit a W8 or W9.
  • Only the presenting author can apply for a travel grant.
  • Authors using multiple emails to submit abstracts will be disqualified from participating.
  • Late-breaking abstracts are not eligible for Travel Grants.

Onsite Poster Session Times and Author Attendance

Posters are required to be displayed during posted hours on both days of the Congress:
 * Thursday, September 10  9:00am-4:00pm
 * Friday, September 11  9:00am-4:00pm

Poster Presentation
Authors are expected to stand by and present their poster during their assigned 90-minute Poster Session which will take place on either:
  * Thursday, September 9  12:00pm-1:30pm
  * Friday, September 10  12:00pm-1:30pm

The Oral presentation schedule will be released by April 3rd 
 
By submitting an abstract to ICCN26, abstract authors agree that at least one author will attend the meeting and will be available to present on the date and at the time assigned by the Scientific Committee. Once poster and/or oral presentations have been scheduled, the complexity of the program planning process prevents any changes in the type of session, time, or location of the presentation. There are no exceptions.

When will I find out if my abstract has been accepted for presentation?

ICCN will send an e-mail notification to the presenting author by April 3, 2026. Only the person listed as the presenting author will receive this notification. The presenting author is then responsible for notifying additional co-authors. Notifications will be sent to presenting authors whether the abstract is accepted or rejected.

How do I withdraw my abstract?

If you decide to withdraw your abstract prior to the submission and editing deadline (23:59 ET (UTC -5) on Sunday, February 1, 2026), you may log into the abstract submission system and withdraw your abstract there. After this deadline, abstract withdrawal requests should be emailed to info@ifcn.info. Include your abstract control number, title, and the presenting author’s name in your email.

Whom do I contact with additional questions?

Please email any questions to Kathy Uy, ICCN Senior Meetings Manager at info@ifcn.info.

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