Submit Abstract

Abstracts are now being accepted for:

Oral papers (10 min plus 5 min discussion)
Poster presentations (3 minutes)

We invite you to submit an abstract of original research, clinical methodologies, white papers, educational/training models, collaborative ventures, and innovative technologies on one of the following categories:
  1. Medical specialties
  2. Psychiatry
  3. Palliative care
  4. Disability
  5. Trauma informed approaches in healthcare
  6. Research methodology
  7. Music and arts therapy methods
  8. Philosophical approaches
  9. Cultural competence and humility
  10. Architecture
  11. Technological innovation
  12. Community approaches
  13. Performing arts medicine
  14. Psychological interventions
  15. Stress and relaxation
  16. Education, training, program development
  17. Music education and special education
  18. Wellness
  19. White papers
  20. Other

    Note that if you are a selected speaker, you must either attend the live conference in Bengaluru or register for the online conference. Please read and follow the instructions below to submit your abstract online.

    Abstract Submission Instruction

    All late-breaking abstracts should be submitted online through our abstract submission platform. All submissions are due on or before January 10, 2026 23:59 IST (India Standard Time). Proposals will include (1) name of author(s), (2) affiliation and city, and (3) a max 250 word abstract.

    Online Submission Guide
    • Step 1 Set up an account

    Click on the link below to set up an account on our abstract submission platform. Please make sure that your e-mail address is correct. All notifications related to abstract submission will be sent to the e-mail address used for signing up.  Create an Oxford Abstract Account Here

    • Step 2 Submit your abstract

    Once you set up an account, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please check your email to activate your account. After activating your account, please click the link below to fill out the submission form.

    Submission Link

      • Please fill in the full name of the authors. When there are multiple authors, please indicate the main presenter. Fill in your affiliation, city, and country.
      • When you have completed the form, click the "Submit" button. Please note that after you submit your abstract, you can no longer edit it.
    • Step 3 Confirmation of submission

    After submitting your abstract, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. (The confirmation email may end up in your spam folder. Please also check there.)

    If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at iamm2026@iammonline.com. Please note that the corresponding author is responsible for informing other authors about the status of the abstract.

    Important Deadlines
    • Call for Submission opens: October 10th, 2025
    • Paper Submission Deadline: January 10th, 2026
    • Notification of Acceptance: March 1st, 2026
    • Early Bird Conference Registration Deadline: April 1st, 2026
    • Conference Dates: October 22 - 24, 2026
    General Information on Abstract Submission
    • Length for abstracts: Max. 250 words
    • All abstracts should be submitted and presented in English.
    • Please submit abstracts on the above-mentioned and related topics.
    • Abstract should include important information including background, aim, method, results, and conclusion, as applicable.
    Abstract Review and Selection
    • All abstracts will be blinded for review.
    • Abstracts will be reviewed and rated by a team of reviewers from the Scientific Committee of the Conference.
    • Authors will be informed via email of the acceptance or rejection of their abstracts by March 1st, 2026.
    • All authors who are selected to present need to register for the conference.

    Call for Special Interest Groups

    We are currently seeking individuals to propose topics for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) which would convene at the 2026 IAMM International Conference at Christ University in Bangalore, India and online. SIGs are encouraged to continue their work throughout the year. Leaders' responsibilities include the following:

    • Solicit participation of approximately 10 topic experts in multiple disciplines, ideally from multiple continents
    • Communicate with the team of experts in advance of the conference, with the intention of drafting any of the following outcomes:
      • Research – collaborative research proposal
      • Theory – white paper on the topic
      • Clinical practice – clinical guidelines or best practices
    • Facilitate a session on the topic at the 2026 conference

    Conference attendees will also be able to participate in SIG discussions. After the conference, one of the three outcomes will be produced by SIG members and designated others.

    If you are interested in becoming a SIG leader, click here to submit the following information by December 10th, 2025.

    • Are you an established SIG of the IAMM?
    • Name, title, affiliation, mailing, and email addresses
    • Brief biography (100 word max)
    • Proposed title of Special Interest Group (SIG)
    • Brief description of focus, plan and expected outcome (research proposal, course, paper, or clinical guidelines) (200 word max)
    • Potential invitees

    You will be notified by the SIG review committee by March 1st, 2026.

    Call for Experiential Offerings

    If you would like to propose a workshop, committee meeting, special symposia, round table discussion, or other experiential offering, click here to submit your proposal. You are free to choose whatever format, presentation times, etc that seems appropriate for your purpose. Please include the title and brief description of the content, speakers, estimated duration, target audience, and, if needed, any special requirements or logistics. If accepted, this will be part of the pre-conference program.