Program

Abstract Sessions Submissions

Applications will open on May 28th and close on July 15th through the event management platform. The information below will be needed to submit your application.

Required Information for Submission

• Title of Abstract or Panel (200 character limit)
• Main Point of Contact:
• Secondary Point of Contact:
• Language of Abstract (English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese)
• Language of Presentation (English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese)
• Funding Source for Program or Research Described
• List of all Partners Involved in the Program or Research Described in this Abstract or Panel
• Primary and Secondary Conference Track Addressed
• Content Tags: Authors have the option to indicate whether their submission has special focus on any of the following topics (you may select up to two tags).
  • Adolescent and Youth Health
  • Climate
  • Gender
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition
  • Private Sector
  • Product Introduction and Scale
  • Small and Sick Newborns
  • Stillbirths

• Whether the submission is for program/project/policy implementation or research
• Country(ies) where activity was conducted
• Submission content
  • Abstracts have a limit of 400 words
  • Panels have a limit of 500 words

• Short Presentation Summary (150 word limit): If selected, this description will be included in the online official program.

Program abstract
Can also be used for policies, best practices, or advocacy activities. Limited to 400 words.

Section	Content
Background	Describe the context and rationale for these activities. Why were they undertaken? What are or were these activities trying to achieve?
Activities	Describe the activities undertaken in this initiative. What was done and what actors were involved? What was the timeline and location?
Results	Describe the results or outcomes achieved by this initiative. What impact has been measured?
Implications	Explain the significance for the maternal and newborn health community. What do these results or outcomes mean for countries trying to address similar issues? What should be taken forward in other settings and/or in future activities?

 

Research abstract
Limited to 400 words

Section	Content
Background	Include study rationale and primary research objective(s). Why was this research undertaken and what were you trying to learn?
Methods	Describe study period, location, design, population, data collection, and methods of analysis. When, where, and how was the research implemented?
Results	Present specific quantitative and/or qualitative findings of the study without using tables or figures. What were the study results?
Conclusions	Explain the significance of your results for the maternal and newborn health community. What do these results mean for countries trying to address similar issues?

 

Preformed panel submissions
Limited to 500 words

Preformed panels at IMNHC 2026 will include three or four presentations linked by a common theme and complementary perspectives. Total time allotted for a preformed panel will be 75 minutes, including a required discussion period. Please use the guidance below for writing your preformed panel submission.  

• Your preformed panel should have a thoughtful, intentional approach. A strong panel sets up a diverse group of presenters who will speak on an important topic for the MNH community, but from different perspectives and experiences.  
• Your submission should include multiple speakers and organizations. Single organization panels will not be considered for inclusion in the conference. IMNHC 2026 will prioritize panels that include one or more speakers from country governments. Panel submissions that only propose presenters from high-income countries will not be considered for inclusion in the conference.  
• All submissions must allot time for questions and discussion.  
• Most of your word count should be dedicated to describing what each speaker will discuss.

 

Section	Content
Background	Describe the issue(s) you are addressing in this panel. Why is this an important area of focus for the maternal and newborn health community?
Objectives	List the overall objective(s) for the panel.
Speaker #1	Describe what the first speaker will discuss, including any specific program or research data.
Speaker #2	Describe what the second speaker will discuss, including any specific program or research data.
Speaker #3	Describe what the third speaker will discuss, including any specific program or research data/results
Speaker #4 (optional)	Describe what the fourth speaker will discuss (optional), including any specific program or research data/results. Please note, including a fourth speaker will not result in additional time allotted for a panel and discussion must be retained in the panel format.
Implications	Summarize key lessons that will be covered by panel speakers.

Final Declarations (to confirm upon submission)  

• The main point of contact agrees to be reachable via WhatsApp and ideally will attend the session in-person, although flexibility will be granted. 
• All speakers have agreed to public presentation at IMNHC. 
• Applicant agrees to comply with all sponsor-related declarations, including adherence to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, and relevant ethical standards.