Call for abstracts open for ACIPC26

Call for abstracts open

We invite you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2026 Australasian College for Infection Prevention Control (ACIPC) International Conference being held 8 – 11 November 2026 on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

The theme of the conference is From Knowledge to Action: Delivering Impact in Infection Prevention & Control.

The ACIPC Conference invites healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the fundamental principles and practices, along with innovative strategies, needed for navigating the evolving field of infection prevention and control. The conference will address emerging challenges, promote innovative approaches, and create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

We encourage you to take this opportunity to present your research, innovative practices and programs, to an engaged audience of infection prevention and control professionals.

This year, authors will need to nominate one of the following two types of abstract when submitting:

• Practice and Policy – Abstracts submitted under practice/policy must have a clear problem/issue identified, what was done to rectify the problem/issue, the results, conclusions, and lessons learnt.
• Research – Abstracts submitted under research must use the Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion format.

For more information on how to submit an abstract, and submission guidelines and instructions, please visit the conference website here.

Call for abstracts close on 29th May 2026.