Thank you for your interest in contributing to the 2026 APAGBI Annual Scientific Meeting. This premier event provides an excellent platform to share your work. 

If you have already submitted an abstract, please sign into the Abstract Portal with your account email address and password. If you have not yet submitted an abstract, please create an account below. 

Meeting Details

Thursday 11th June - Friday 12th June 2026, Crowne Plaza, Plymouth

Abstract Submission 

Please ensure that you read the full submission instructions on the APAGBI Event Website and the Guidance Document before submitting your abstract.

Abstracts must conform to all requirements, in particular the section "Guidance Notes for Authors" below.

Abstract Categories

We warmly invite submissions in one of the four key areas below. Successful abstracts will be eligible for either poster or oral presentation.

• Original Research: Studies advancing knowledge and understanding in paediatric anaesthesia.
• Quality Improvement (QI): Projects enhancing clinical care, safety, and outcomes.
• Education and Training: Innovations and evaluations that improve learning and professional development.
• Case Reports: Clinical case presentations highlighting unique or challenging scenarios.

Judging Process

All abstracts submitted will be peer reviewed and only submissions of high enough quality will be accepted. Approximately eight of the abstracts submitted for oral presentation will be selected by the judging panel for presentation during the meeting. Other abstracts will be accepted as posters. You will be asked to indicate if you wish to be considered for the Trainee Prize Presentation (please check the website to see if you are eligible for Trainee Status) 

Publication 

By submitting an abstract you automatically give us permission to reproduce your submission in the meeting materials – eg on the event website. Abstracts accepted for oral presentation will be published in the journal Pediatric Anesthesia.

Guidance Notes for Authors

Abstracts must use the following outline (with the exception of case reports and submissions in the Quality Improvement category):

• Introduction and aims
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion and conclusion

For case reports ONLY use the following section headings:

• Description
• Discussion
• Acknowledgements

For Quality Improvement submissions ONLY use the following section headings:

• Background/Context
• Problem 
• Strategy for change
• Measure of improvement 
• Lessons learnt 
• Message for others

For all abstracts:

1. The maximum length of an abstract is 450 words; this count excludes the abstract title and
    references. No further additions can be made once the word limit has been reached.
2. A maximum of 4 references may be included, Vancouver style. i.e.
    -    Citations to someone else's work in the text, indicated by the use of a number.
    -    A sequentially numbered reference list at the end of the document providing full details of the corresponding in-text reference.
3. A single graphical image may be included if desired. This will not affect the word limit. Images included in the abstract should be simple, illustrative of the text and clear in meaning. Photographs, overly complex diagrams or images containing more than a minimal amount of text will be rejected.

Abstract submission dates

Submission deadline: Monday 16th March
Submission notification date: Wednesday 8th April

We are committed to highlighting high-quality abstracts that reflect the depth of expertise, innovation, and dedication within paediatric anaesthesia. Please ensure all references adhere to the Paediatric Anaesthesia journal’s guidelines for consistency and professionalism. This event serves as a premier platform to present the latest advancements and insights in our field, and we look forward to celebrating your valuable contributions.

Dr. Johnny Kenth
Chair, APAGBI Scientific Society
Contact: scicom@apagbi.org.uk

Forgot your password? To re-set your password, please email enquiries@eventmanagementdirect.co.uk. This inbox is only monitored 9-5pm Monday to Friday so there will be a delay receiving the email outside of these hours.