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Call for Abstracts

Authors are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the 10th Global Conference on Ageing, Climate for Change: Ageing into the future.

This global conference provides a vibrant opportunity for stakeholders including content experts, decisions and policy makers, service providers and practitioners, consumers and advocates,  as well as academics to come together to present and debate age related issues, policies and practices.

Abstracts must be submitted by 30 November 2009 to ensure publication requirements are met.
Please read the following instructions carefully before preparing your abstract.
Acceptance of papers for presentation at the Conference will be on the basis of reviewed abstracts.
All abstracts must be prepared as per the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be resubmitted correctly by the deadline to be considered for presentation.

Important Dates

Themes for Submission

Abstracts must be submitted according to the 5 themes below and their corresponding sub themes:

• Climate Change
• Social Inclusion
• Human Rights
• Resourcing Change
• Healthy Ageing

Please refer to the Program theme descriptions and Program Framework for more information.

Program Structure

The program will consist of three main session types:

• Plenary sessions, which are by invitation only
• Oral presentations, comprising symposia, workshops, & paper presentations
• Poster presentations

Symposium

The purpose of a symposium is to provide a structured format, where a series of presentations are organised around a common theme in order engage the audience in critical reflection on key issues and questions relevant to the topic area.

A symposium will consist of a set of thematically integrated oral presentations.  The total time allowed for a symposium will be 60 - 120 minutes, consisting of two to four presenters, a moderator to coordinate the session and facilitate the discussion, and a discussant (optional).  We encourage the submission of symposia in which presenters and moderators/discussants represent different perspectives, such as policymakers, practitioners, and academics.

To view the template for symposium abstract submission, please click here.

Workshop

The purpose of a workshop is to provide a participatory opportunity for a small group of participants to acquire knowledge about a particular topic or receive training in a skill set.

Each workshop session will be 60 - 90 minutes and structured to include:

1. A general description of the organized session with its purpose and motivation;
2. An outline of the material to be covered in the workshop;
3. Presenters and title of each contribution; and
4. Learning objectives, clearly identifying the outcomes or actions participants can expect to demonstrate as a result of participating in the workshop.

To view the template for symposium abstract submission, please click here.

Oral Presentations

Each 60-minute time-room slot accommodates up to 3 oral presentations.  Accordingly, each will be allotted 15 minutes oral presentation and 5 minutes for questions and answers with minimal time allowed for moving between presenters and introductions.  

Due to the tight schedule and to ensure all presenters have equal opportunity, the session chairs will be instructed to strictly enforce session times.  

Questions and comments should be targeted to the audience, which include academic researchers, community members, health practitioners and policy makers.  Key outcomes and implications for the field to the conference themes should be within the closing.

Abstract Submission Procedure/Instructions

Please read through the submission instructions listed below before preparing your abstract.

Step 1: Download the appropriate template for your submission type and insert/add your abstract text – all abstracts must be in accordance with the below guidelines
(Abstracts must not exceed the 400 word limit)

Step 2: Click on the button below to complete the online form

Step 3: While completing the form, it will be necessary to attach/upload your abstract to your record (in the template format)

General Policies and Requirements for the Submission of Abstracts

• All abstracts must contain original work that has not previously been reported.
• Abstracts may be submitted for symposium, workshop, paper or poster presentation.
• The presenting author must submit the abstract
• Each presenting author will be required to register and pay for the Conference by the author registration deadline to ensure their abstract(s) are included in the final program.

Closing date for Abstract Submission: 30 November 2009

Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be resubmitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion in the program.

All fields on the online abstract submission form must be completed. Please print a copy of the abstract submission form for your records prior to clicking the submit button.

If you do not immediately receive a confirmation email with a receipt number that your abstract was successfully uploaded, please contact the Conference Managers.

• Abstracts will be published exactly as they are submitted.
• Abstracts must be submitted by the presenting author who should complete all fields on the online submission form. One abstracts will be accepted per workshop/symposium. 
• The Conference Managers will not be held responsible for abstract submissions not received via the website or for submission errors caused by Internet service outages, hardware or software delays, power outages or unforeseen events.

It is the responsibility of the presenting author to ensure that the abstract is submitted correctly. After an author has submitted their abstract, they must check their submission which will be converted to a PDF file to ensure the document has been uploaded correctly. Authors are able to check their submission by clicking on the viewing option in the submission form. Authors are also able to replace their submitted abstract via the submission form, using the access key provided upon submission.

Abstract Format

Abstracts must be submitted using the Microsoft Word templates supplied on this website. The abstract must be submitted as a word document.

The Abstract must not exceed the 400 word limit. Abstracts exceeding the word limit will be returned for resubmission.

Title

The abstract title should be in CAPITALS, Verdana, bold, 12pt size and left aligned.

Authors

Abstract Titles should be followed by authors’ surname followed by first name in full (with the presenting author underlined). Superscript numbers must be used to indicate the author’s institution.

Do not include degrees or professional titles (e.g. Dr, Prof., etc).

Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations spell out the name in full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.

Capitalise the first letter of trade names.

Compliance to the specifications is imperative - any abstract that does not comply with these specifications will not be accepted for review.

Download Abstract Template – Oral or Poster Presentation Submissions
Download Abstract Template – Workshop Submissions
Download Abstract Template – Symposium Submissions

Abstracts will not be accepted via fax, mail, email or on disk/CD.

Oral Presentations: Audiovisual Equipment

Please note that for all oral presentations the following equipment will be available in each session room for use by speakers - Data Projection (PowerPoint), laptop (PC compatible), laser pointer, lectern and microphone.

Poster Presenters

For those selected to present their abstract in poster format, it is expected that one of the presenting authors be present at their poster during break times to discuss their research with fellow delegates. More information on the required format of posters will be provided to the submitting author should the abstract be accepted for a poster presentation.

Electronic posters – ePresenterTM

The Organising Committee has decided to utilise the latest conference technology at the International Federation of Ageing 10th Global Conference – an electronic poster presentation system called ePresenter.

The ePresenterTM system works like an online registration application for authors as well as delegates. Authors have their own dedicated web based portal where they are able to upload, edit and review their poster submissions. Delegates can view all poster presentations and communicate with authors through the inbuilt and interactive messaging system. All electronic posters will be available via onsite terminals, for downloads if permitted by the author and online for up to 12 months post event.

The most significant benefits for all users are: Authors can implement the content of their findings in a simple presentation format which will be made accessible throughout the entire duration of the conference to all delegates. Delegates can view the posters and get in contact with authors at any time that is most convenient to them.

If you would like to read and learn more about ePresenterTM please visit the website at www.ePresenter.com.au or view the ePresenterTM brochure by clicking here. For any questions or enquiries, please email us at enquiry@eventinfotech.com.au or call us at +61 2 9265 0820.