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Submission Guidelines

STEP 1

PREPARE

  • Abstract — 300 words

  • Author information and brief bios — 50 words per author

  • Keywords — 3 to 5

  • Format preference — oral presentation, workshop, poster, or story circle

  • Primary pillar selection — secondary pillar optional

  • Career stage — PhD student / early-career / mid-career / senior

  • Special considerations (optional) — first-time presenter, mentorship request, community-based work, work in local languages

STEP 2

SUBMIT

   Use the submission portal: 

  • Create account or log in

  • Complete all required fields

  • Upload abstract

  • Review and confirm

  • Submit before deadline

STEP 3 

CONFIRMATION

  • Immediate email confirmation of submission

  • Reference number for tracking

  • Timeline for review process

Possible decisions: 

  • Accept as proposed format

  • Accept with format change recommendation

  • Redirect to alternative format

  • Not accepted​​​

After Acceptance

  • Confirm participation within 7 days of notification

  • Register for the conference

  • Submit final presentation materials by stated deadline

  • Prepare for your assigned format and session

Review Process & Timeline

Milestone
Date
Abstract submission deadline

31 July 2026

Review period

1 - 27 August

Notifications sent

September 2026

Technical submission issues: submissions@africabioethicsnetwork.org

Content and eligibility questions: conference@africabioethicsnetwork.org

Before You Submit

  1. Read the full Call for Abstracts

  2. Review the conference pillars and theme

  3. Ensure your submission clearly identifies the ethical question, analysis, or practical relevance

  4. Identify which pillar(s) your work aligns with

  5. Confirm you are able to attend if accepted — in-person or virtual

What Makes a Strong Abstract

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Strong abstracts:

  • Name a specific ethical decision, policy, or practice

  • Show how ethical analysis informed outcomes, approaches, or decision-making

  • Ground the work in a defined context

  • Offer insights, tools, or approaches others can use

  • Write clearly for non-specialists in your field

 

Abstracts should avoid:

  • Describing a project without explaining the ethical issue or analysis

  • Remaining entirely theoretical without connection to practice

  • Using geographic location as context without explaining its ethical relevance

  • Offering no practical insight, implication, or question for discussion

Abstract Requirements

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Content — 300 words maximum

Your abstract should clearly address:

  • The ethical issue or question — what ethical challenge, tension, or decision does this address?

  • Context and approach — where does this work take place? What methods or frameworks are used?

  • Key findings, insights, or applications — what did you learn? What tools or approaches emerge?

  • Relevance to conference — how does this connect to the theme and contribute to cross-sectoral dialogue?

 

Format requirements:

  • Plain text, 300 words maximum — strictly enforced

  • Clear, accessible language — written for a mixed audience of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community members

  • No formatting codes

Submission Process

Presenter Registration​​

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Abstract submission does not require conference registration.Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to register after acceptance notifications are communicated. At least one presenting author for each accepted submission must complete conference registration by 30 September 2026 in order for the presentation to be included in the final programme.Participants who wish to attend without submitting an abstract may register directly through the conference registration process.

All abstracts reviewed by the Scientific Committee — bioethics scholars and practitioners from across Africa and internationally.

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All applicants notified by email in July 2026.

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