Guidance for Members' Symposium Submission

Please read the following carefully before beginning the submission process.

A symposium is a focused session relating to a single topic area. This may include clinical practice, a patient population, research, or professional development. Symposia can take different formats, including case-based discussions, debates, interactive workshops, or short presentations, and should ideally include an interactive element.

This is your opportunity to present at the conference. Member Symposia 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: 

• The members' symposium submission platform will open on Tuesday 8th September.
• The members' symposium submission deadline is 23:59 on Friday 27th November 2026.
• All proposals must be submitted through the ACPRC Members' Symposium Submission platform.
  • The template attached can be used to help develop your members' symposium before submitting.
  • If you encounter issues accessing the submission platform link, please open using a different browser or contact conference@acprc.org.uk for more support. 

Submit!

• Members' symposium will not be considered unless submitted using the correct format via the platform.
•  Members' symposium will be selected by peer review for inclusion in the conference.
• The chair and speakers submitting the members' symposium must ensure that they will be available to attend the conference and agree to present in person on the day that they are scheduled.
• The Chair and speakers (up to two speakers plus chair) of successful symposia will each receive a free 2-day conference place, plus travel expenses (in-line with our travel policy). Accommodation will not be provided. 

• The ACPRC is committed to supporting the professional development of underrepresented and historically marginalised groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic members, LGBTQ+ members, members with disabilities, students, and those working in resource-limited settings across the UK. We welcome submissions from people at all stages of their careers.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All expenses associated with submission and presentation of the member's symposium  are the responsibility of the presenting author.
• 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 Education Champion (education@acprc.org.uk)
• If the outcome of your submission requires changes, additional information or is rejected following peer review, a new submission will be required via the submission platform. Comments/ feedback will be provided to support your resubmission. You will be able to download your original submission upon completion.