Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts Submission - Now Open
Deadline is Midnight CST 30th June 2026
We invite you to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at the upcoming 2026 AEpiA Conference.
Your abstract must be in the format of: AIMS, METHODS, RESULTS & CONCLUSION.
Abstracts can be submitted under the following themes, but are not limited to the list:
Chromatin and Genome Regulation
Epigenetics in Cancer and Disease
Single-cell and Spatial biology
Transcription Factors and Regulatory Networks
Structural Epigenetics
Environmental and Developmental Epigenetics
Translational Epigenetics and Therapeutics
Abstracts are limited to 300 words.
Please submit you abstract by Midnight CST 30th June 2026.
For more information on abstract submission, please see the guidelines for submission.
Please note that all presenting authors must be registered to able to present at the AEpiA 2026.
Important Dates
20th January 2026: Call for Abstracts + Registration opens
Midnight CST 30th June 2026: Abstract submission cut-off date
The portal will remain open until 11.59pm CST on 30th June including for those already submitted who wish to edit.
Midnight CST 30th June 2026: Early bird registration closes
Abstract Submission Process
Authors will receive acknowledgement of receipt of abstract submission, and notification of review outcome will be made according to stated key dates.
All abstracts must be submitted in accordance with guidelines outlined in this document, and must be accompanied by the author information form provided. Abstracts not submitted in accordance with guidelines will not be accepted.
Queries regarding abstract submission can be sent to reg@themeetingpeople.com.au
Guidelines for Online Submission and Conditions
The submitting author needs to create an account and then enter their contact details. Enter your email address and remember your password as this will be the same submission process to enter your registration.
Step 1: Create New Account
You will be asked for:
Email Address and a Password and ENTER create new account.
NB Once these details have been logged into the system you can upload multiple abstract drafts and/or clinical grand round case presentations.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
This page will take you through the process of submitting your abstract.
Each of the tabs on the left hand side of the page will bring up a step in the submission process that needs to be completed. If you see a X against an orange step, it means it is yet to be completed.
At any time in the process you can click the Save As Draft button to save your incomplete submission and return to it at a later time.
The Review section will give you an overview of the sections that are still required to be completed before you can submit your abstract.
Once all required sections have been completed, you can submit your abstract.
Step 2: Abstract Title and Presentation Type
Enter Abstract title in Title Case (not upper case) – Word limit: 50.
Select your Presentation Type:
Oral or poster presentation
Poster only
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 3: Themes and Category
Select one theme from the list below:
Chromatin and Genome Regulation
Epigenetics in Cancer and Disease
Single-cell and Spatial biology
Transcription Factors and Regulatory Networks
Structural Epigenetics
Environmental and Developmental Epigenetics
Translational Epigenetics and Therapeutics
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 4: Authors
Enter all author affiliations initially and then add the authors and select the appropriate affiliation - e.g. Department of XX, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
You can add multiple authors.
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 5: Abstract Upload
Your abstract must be in the format of:
• AIMS
• METHODS
• RESULTS
• CONCLUSION
CONDITIONS
* Please note that figures and tables are not to be included.
* Abstract word count is strictly 300 words across all sections (excluding Abstract Title). Abstracts over this count will not be accepted.
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 6: Additional Information
Tick yes or no to the following:
6.1 My research role is:
Honours Student
Masters Student
PhD Student
Postdoc
Lab Head
Research Assistant/Technician
6.2 For researchers who hold a PhD, my career stage is:
Early Career Researcher (< 7 years post award of PhD)
Mid-Career Researcher (> 7 years post award of PhD)
Senior Career Researcher (>15 years post award of PhD)
6.3 I am an AEpiA Member: YES OR NO
6.4 + 6.5 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Nominate whether there is a real or perceived conflict of interest with the abstract. If so, nominate reason.
1. a significant financial interest in a product to be discussed directly or indirectly during the presentation,
2. being or having been an employee of a company with such a financial interest,
3. having had substantial research support provided by an industry to support the product to be discussed at the presentation
4. other –
6.6 DO YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A TRAVEL AWARD? YES OR NO
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 7: Review
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft) OR SUBMIT
NB Once these details have been logged into the system you can upload multiple abstract drafts.