Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress (APGC) Abstract Submissions NOW CLOSED
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You are invited to submit an abstract to the 7th Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress 2024 (APGC), being hosted by the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society.
Before preparing your abstract submission – be sure to read the below information.Â
Important dates
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Submission close:Â 1 Dec 2023 Monday 15 January 2024
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Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress (APGC) Abstract Submissions
NOW CLOSED
You are invited to submit an abstract to the 6th Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress 2022 (APGC), being hosted by the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society and the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology.Â
In 2022, we welcome submissions for MSJOC as part of the APGC 2022 submission process. Please refer to information below on how to complete your submission.Â
SUBMISSIONS FOR 2022 ARE NOW CLOSED.Â
Before preparing your abstract submission – be sure to read the below information.Â
Abstract Submission GUIDELINES
To assist the Program Committee in deciding if your abstract will be selected for the final congress program, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- The official submission template should be used
- The maximum word length for the abstract title is 25 words
- The maximum word length for the abstract content is 300 words (excluding references, title and section headings)
- Abstracts must be written in the English language
- Must be written in the format: introduction, methods, results, conclusion
- Abstracts submitted for the film festival category do not need to follow the standard abstract template – rather we require a 250 word outline of your potential video for the film festival
- Abstracts must be submitted using the official submission template
- Only Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) file formats will be accepted
- The submitting presenter must ensure that all co-presenters have read the approved title, summary, presenter names and affiliations
Submitters are also asked to include a short biography for the presenting author with a maximum word length of 120 words (written in third person) and a presenting author head and shoulders portrait photograph
Abstract Submission GUIDELINES
To assist the Program Committee in deciding if your abstract will be selected for the final congress program, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- The maximum word length for the abstract title is 25 words
- The maximum word length for the abstract content is 300 words (including references and title, excluding section headings)
- Abstracts must be written in the English language
- Must be written in the format: introduction, methods, results, conclusion
- Abstracts submitted for the film festival category do not need to follow the standard abstract template – rather we require a 250 word outline of your potential video for the film festival
- Abstracts must be submitted using the official submission template
- Only Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) file formats will be accepted
- The submitting presenter must ensure that all co-presenters have read the approved title, summary, presenter names and affiliations
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Submitters are also asked to include a short biography for the presenting author with a maximum word length of 120 words (written in third person) and a presenting author head and shoulders portrait photograph
Congress themes
The program committee will be looking for presentations that address any of the below congress themes:
- Basic and laboratory sciences
- Epidemiology, quality of life and health economics
- Glaucoma genetics and biomarkers
- Glaucoma imaging and investigation
- Glaucoma innovation and artificial intelligence
- Laser and other non-incisional therapies
- Medical treatment
- Miscellaneous
- Rehabilitation and prevention of blindness
- Surgery and wound healing
Presentation types
All abstracts submitted before the deadline will undergo review, resulting in one of the following results:
- Abstract accepted as poster and/or oral presentation
- Abstract accepted as a film festival video
- Abstract declined
Notification of abstract acceptance will be made after the review process is complete.Â
Congress themes
The program committee will be looking for presentations that address any of the below congress themes:
- Basic and laboratory sciences
- Epidemiology, quality of life and health economics
- Glaucoma genetics and biomarkers
- Glaucoma imaging and investigation
- Glaucoma innovation and artificial intelligence
- Laser and other non-incisional therapies
- Medical treatment
- Miscellaneous
- Rehabilitation and prevention of blindness
- Surgery and wound healing
Presentation types
All abstracts submitted before the deadline will undergo review, resulting in one of the following results:
- Abstract accepted as poster and/or oral presentation
- MSJOC accepted as poster and/or oral presentation
- Abstract accepted as a film festival video
- Abstract declined
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Notification of abstract acceptance will be made after the review process is complete.Â
Abstract Awards
In 2024, several awards will be given; best poster presentation, best oral presentation and best film festival video, with the best overall abstract winning a travel grant to the value of USD500. Winners will be announced after presentations have been viewed during the congress.
BACK IN 2024! Submit your Film Festival abstract now!
Short Summary guidelines:
- The maximum word length for the abstract title is 25 words
- The maximum word length for the abstract content is 250 words (excluding the title)
- Abstracts must be written in the English language
- Abstracts submitted for the film festival category do not need to follow the standard abstract template - rather we require a 250 word outline of your potential video for the film festival
- Only Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) file formats will be accepted
- The submitting presenter must ensure that all co-presenters have read the approved title, summary, presenter names and affiliations
Video submission guidelines:
- No more than seven (7) minutes in length
- Should contain audio commentary
- Content should match your short summary
- It is mandatory to include a title slide at the start of your video with presentation title and author name
- Videos should be submitted in a standard video format such as MPEG / MP4 with a minimum resolution of 1280x720
- Videos need to be submitted via a URL, ensuring that the link is accessible without the need to login or ask permission to view/download. Some examples of URL platforms can include: Vimeo, YouTube
- Ensure your Film Festival video is easily identifiable - i.e. with your name as the file name
Submitters are also asked to include a short biography for the presenting author with a maximum word length of 120 words (written in third person) and a presenting author head and shoulders portrait photograph
Abstract Awards
In 2022, several awards will be given; best poster presentation, best oral presentation and best film festival video, with the best overall abstract winning a travel grant to the value of USD500. Winners will be announced after the abstract review stage.Â
NEW IN 2022! Submit your Film Festival abstract now!
In 2022, The Program Committee is accepting abstracts for videos to be included in a film festival. In the first instance we are asking you to submit an abstract outlining what your video will include.
- The maximum word length for the abstract title is 25 words
- The maximum word length for the abstract content is 150 words (excluding the title)
- Abstracts must be written in the English language
- Abstracts submitted for the film festival category do not need to follow the standard abstract template - rather we require a 250 word outline of your potential video for the film festival
- Only Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) file formats will be accepted
- The submitting presenter must ensure that all co-presenters have read the approved title, summary, presenter names and affiliations
Should your film festival submission be accepted into the main program, we will provide further information on the requirements of your video i.e. length, format etc.
Submitters are also asked to include a short biography for the presenting author with a maximum word length of 120 words (written in third person) and a presenting author head and shoulders portrait photograph
Publication of presentations
All presentations will be published on the APGC 2024 congress website and congress app following the congress. Photos, audio and/or video recordings made throughout the event may be made available to the registered delegates of the meeting or available publicly.Â
This material may be used to order to promote future APGC meetings. If you do not agree with the above, but wish to submit an abstract, please notify the program manager at program@apgcongress.org.Â
Publication of abstracts
All accepted abstracts will be published as they are submitted with no changes possible – therefore please ensure your work is thoroughly checked prior to submission.Â
APGC 2024 will be allowing submissions of previously presented/published work for consideration.Â
Publication of presentations
All presentations will be published on the APGC 2022 congress website and congress app following the congress. Photos, audio and/or video recordings made throughout the event may be made available to the registered delegates of the meeting or available publicly.Â
This material may be used to order to promote future APGC meetings. If you do not agree with the above, but wish to submit an abstract, please notify the program manager at APGCprogram@mci-group.com.Â
Publication of abstracts
All accepted abstracts will be published as they are submitted with no changes possible – therefore please ensure your work is thoroughly checked prior to submission.Â
APGC 2022 will be allowing submissions of previously presented/published work for consideration.Â
Terms and conditions
All abstract submitters are required to agree to the below terms and conditions prior to submitting their work for review:
- Submitting author hereby commits with the present data protection and privacy policy.
- Submitting authors must declare that the abstract/s submitted are the original work of at least one author/presenter
- All accepted presenters are required to register, pay, attend and present their material at APGC 2024
- No funding is provided to presenters
- If the submission is selected, consent is provided for the presentation slides (for oral presenters), video, audio recording and photos taken during the oral presentation/poster presentation to be used and published by APGC 2024 including being provided to delegates of the APGC 2024 Congress
- Submitting authors must declare the work described in the abstract/full paper has appropriate approval under local, ethical and animal experimentation rules
- Submitting authors must declare that their work does not conflict with any existing copyright agreements with alternate publishers
- Submitting authors provide consent for their presentation materials to be used to assist with promoting APGC 2024, future APGC events and on-demand content
Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding your abstract submission please contact the APGC Program Manager.
Terms and conditions
All abstract submitters are required to agree to the below terms and conditions prior to submitting their work for review:
- Submitting author hereby commits with the present data protection and privacy policy.
- Submitting authors must declare that the abstract/s submitted are the original work of at least one author/presenter.
- All accepted presenters are required to register, pay, attend and present their material at APGC 2022.
- No funding is provided to presenters.
- If the submission is selected, consent is provided for the presentation slides (for oral presenters), video, audio recording and photos taken during the oral presentation/poster presentation to be used and published by APGC 2022 including being provided to delegates of the APGC 2022 Congress.
- Submitting authors must declare the work described in the abstract/full paper has appropriate approval under local, ethical and animal experimentation rules.
- Submitting authors must declare that their work does not conflict with any existing copyright agreements with alternate publishers.
Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding your abstract submission please contact the APGC Program Manager.
