Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions for ISPNO 2026 Open Later This Month!

The International Symposium on Paediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO) invites researchers, clinicians, and allied health professionals from around the globe to submit abstracts for presentation at ISPNO 2026, to be held in Sydney, Australia from 28 June - 1 July 2026.

We welcome submissions across the full spectrum of paediatric neuro-oncology, including basic science, translational research, clinical trials, supportive care, and survivorship. Full details on abstract submission categories can be found below.

Presentation Formats

Abstracts are being considered for both oral and poster presentation formats within the ISPNO 2026 program.

Abstract Categories

  • Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor

  • Craniopharyngioma

  • Diffuse Midline Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma

  • High Grade Glioma (Other)

  • Ependymoma

  • Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes (ETMR), Other Embryonal Tumors, Rare tumors

  • Germ Cell Tumors

  • Low Grade Glioma

  • Medulloblastoma

  • Neurofibromatosis and other Cancer Predisposition Syndromes

  • Epidemiology

  • Imaging, Advanced imaging, Theranostics

  • Neuropsychology, Quality of Life, Survivorship, Patient Reported Outcomes

  • Neurosurgery, Drug Delivery

  • Palliative Care, Nursing, Social Work, Patient Support

  • Pathology, Classification

  • Rehabilitation Medicine

  • Radiation Oncology

Key Dates

  • Abstract submissions open: Early September 2026

  • Abstract submission deadline: Friday 23 January, 2026

  • Notification to submitters: 16 February 2026

  • Genomics, Epigenetics, Epitranscriptomics, Metabolomics

  • Tumor Biology, Stem Cells, Models

  • Cancer Neuroscience

  • Preclinical Models, Drug Discovery

  • Biological Correlates, Biomarkers, Liquid Biopsies

  • Early Phase Clinical Trials/Developmental Therapeutics

  • Tumor microenvironment and Immunotherapies

  • Pediatric Neuro-Oncology in Low/Middle Income Countries

  • Others (not fitting any other category)

  • Late Breaking

Submission Q&A

  • Means of Submission - Online

    By clicking on the submit link above, you will be taken to a web page where you can cut and paste your abstract in several simple steps. The benefits of this system are many but include:

    • Allowing you to preview your abstract and make modifications to your satisfaction.

    • Ensuring you know your lodgement is completed as you will receive an immediate email confirmation

    • Ensuring accurate indexing of all authors in the abstract book

    • Ensuring consistent presentation of all abstracts in the proceedings (overarching formatting is imposed).

  • It is recommended to use Google Chrome to submit abstracts.

    Check:

    • Is your abstract text less than 300 words – it will not allow you to paste larger submissions. The word count does NOT include your title, author list or cited references

    • Do you have your abstract ready? You need to be able to cut and paste it onto the submission system.

    • Do you have an image in your abstract? This conference is NOT accepting images.

    • Do you have a table in your abstract? If so, this can be inserted as an image during the submission process.

  • Firstly, you will be asked to acknowledge and understand that for your abstract to be accepted you must be a registered and fully paid delegate. You will also be asked if you consent to your abstract being published.

    You will then be asked to provide some keywords to assist in categorisation of your abstract.

    Depending on the conference, you may be asked to supply extra information. For example, “Would you like to be considered for a poster or oral presentation award?”

    Next, you will able to cut and paste or type the title of your abstract in.

    The next screen will ask you to input the authors, organisations and indicate the presenting author by ticking the box.

    After that, you will be able type or cut and paste your abstract text in. Please ensure the abstract is no more than the above mentioned word limit. (Does not include title, author list or cited references)

    Finally you will be asked to view your abstract to check you have entered it correctly. When satisfied, you will be able to finalise your abstract submission and return to your dashboard.

  • Upon completion of your abstract submission and clicking ‘finalise submission’ you will be emailed a receipt confirming your abstract submission has been received. if you do not receive this email, please check your spam filter and that you entered your email address in correctly during the submission process.

  • Yes, should you wish to make changes to your abstract after you have submitted it, please log into your online registration dashboard as a returning delegate.

    Click the button “manage” for the conference you would like to edit the abstract for. Under the abstract heading you will be able to view, edit or submit a new abstract. Do NOT resubmit the same abstract.

  • Notification of programming decisions will come from the Conference Organisers around the 16 February 2026 after the Program Committee has finished reviewing all submissions. The notification will include specific presentation instructions.

  • The final ISPNO 2026 program will be published to this website once presentations have been accepted and allocated. It will also be viewable in the mobile app during the Conference, accessible to ISPNO 2026 delegates.