The International Congress 2026 poster abstract submission is now open!
21 January, 2026
Are you undertaking research that would benefit from wider dissemination?
Have you completed a quality improvement project, audit or service evaluation with learning to share?
Do you have a case study that would be of interest to colleagues beyond your organisation?
The RCPsych International Congress 2026 provides an excellent opportunity to present your work to a global audience.
Poster abstract submissions are now open for the International Congress 2026, taking place in person at ACC Liverpool, from 15–18 June 2026. Congress is one of the largest international meetings in psychiatry and brings together clinicians, researchers and educators from across the world.
What is a Congress poster?
Posters at Congress are displayed electronically on screens at the venue in our ePoster Hub.
A poster provides a clear and concise visual summary of work, presenting the key aims, methods, findings and conclusions in an accessible format. Effective posters use concise text, a logical structure, and clear visuals to communicate core messages without relying on tables, appendices or extensive references.
At the submission stage, only an abstract is required. Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be invited to create and upload their full digital poster via an online platform in advance of the Congress.
Why submit a poster?
Presenting a poster at Congress offers valuable opportunities for professional development, networking and academic recognition.
Authors of accepted abstracts will benefit from:
- Publication - all successful abstracts will be published in a special supplement of BJPsych Open
- Visibility throughout Congress - posters will be displayed in the ePoster Hub for delegates to view throughout the event
- Pitch your poster – a chance to present your poster during the Congress refreshment breaks
- Rapid-fire oral presentations - top-scoring authors will be invited to deliver short oral presentations and respond to questions from a live audience
- Enhance your CV - showcase your work at one of the most prestigious events in the psychiatry event calendar
- International engagement – the opportunity to share work with colleagues from across the globe
- Awards and bursaries – cash prizes for outstanding presentations and bursaries available for medical students, foundation doctors and trainees
What can be submitted?
Poster abstracts are welcomed across the following categories:
- Research
- Education and training
- Quality improvement
- Service evaluation
- Audit
- Case study
- Psychopharmacology
All submissions must represent original work and be written in English. Abstracts that have been presented previously but not published may be submitted; however, they will not be eligible for publication in BJPsych Open.
Abstract requirements
- Maximum length of 400 words
- All sections of the online submission form must be completed
- Abbreviations must be defined at first use
- References, tables, diagrams and appendices must not be included
- Conclusions must be supported by the results presented
- All sources of financial sponsorship must be declared
- Case study submissions should follow the standard abstract structure, interpreted as background, case report, discussion and conclusion
Key information
To ensure your submission is considered, please note the following:
- Authors must read the full abstract guidance and FAQs prior to submission
- All abstracts must be submitted via the Oxford Abstracts online portal; submissions by email will not be accepted
- Submission forms must be completed fully and accurately; incomplete submissions will not be reviewed
- The presenting author must be clearly identified
- Submissions may be edited or amended at any time prior to the deadline
- There is no limit to the number of abstracts an individual may submit
- A limited number of bursaries are available for eligible medical students, foundation doctors and trainees across various divisions
Submission deadline
Friday 6 February 2026, 5.00pm (GMT)
Late submissions cannot be accepted.
Further information
For full details and to submit your abstract, please visit the poster submissions webpage.
If you have any questions regarding poster submissions, please contact the Congress team at:
We look forward to receiving your submissions and to welcoming poster presenters to International Congress 2026.
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Congress Team