Guidance for Lightning Talk Submission

Please read the following carefully before beginning the submission process.

A Lightning Talk is a short presentation on anything relevant to respiratory physiotherapy!

The scope is wider than an abstract and can include a clinical reflection, case study, new way of working, alternative technique, novel equipment, or innovation. Or it could be a research proposal or literature review, rather than a full research abstract. It could also be a research project, service evaluation or clinical audit.

This is your opportunity to present at the conference. Lightning Talks will take place within the main programme and your name will be included on the speakers list. We particularly encourage those who are new to presenting to submit a proposal, although we welcome all submissions!

General Information:

To submit a proposal, write a short piece (250 words max), outlining your Lightning Talk. Include a brief background/introduction, your main text and a ‘take home message.’
The Lightning Talk submission platform will open on Monday 7th September.
The Lightning Talk submission deadline is Friday 27th November 2026.
Please consider ethical processes, governance and anonymity where appropriate.
You may submit a maximum of 3 proposals per person as presenting author.
All proposals must be submitted through the ACPRC Lightening Talk Submission platform (Link available September 2026). The template attached can be used to help develop your lightening talk before submitting.
Lightening Talks will not be considered unless submitted using the correct format via the platform.
Lightning Talks will be selected by peer review for inclusion in the conference.

PLEASE NOTE:

All expenses associated with submission and presentation of the Lightning Talk, including conference registration fees, are the responsibility of the presenter.
By submitting this proposal, you agree to present your Lightning Talk by either oral or poster presentation if selected.
By submitting this proposal, you give permission for a summary of this submission to be published on the ACPRC website, on the newsletter and in other relevant publications.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss your idea further, please get in touch with our Research or Education Champion (research@acprc.org.uk; education@acprc.org.uk)