33rd International Epilepsy Congress
Abstracts from the congress have been published. The supplement issue for Epilepsia is now live via Wiley Online Library.
The abstracts are also available in the online planner – click on the button below to access the planner.
Please contact the Congress Secretariat at abstracts@epilepsycongress.org with any queries.
Bursary application submission is NOW CLOSED!
For any queries in relation to bursary applications for the 33rd IEC, please contact IEC2019@epilepsycongress.org.
How do I submit an abstract?
The abstract submission system is now CLOSED!
Can I make changes to my abstract after submission?
Once the abstract submission deadline has passed, changes are not permitted unless they relate to the results of the study, in this case only, please contact: abstracts@epilepsycongress.org.
Can I submit an abstract after the deadline?
Please contact abstracts@epilepsycongress.org.
Can an Encore Abstract be submitted?
Yes an Encore Abstract can be submitted providing that there is no copyright issue with the original publisher.
What is the abstract word count?
Maximum word count is 300.
When will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
Authors will be notified of the outcome of the abstract review in mid March 2019.
How will I receive the information from the Congress Secretariat?
Contact details provided at the time of submission will be used for all correspondence related to the congress. Please ensure that the correct details are entered.
All correspondence will be sent to the submitting author only. It is the responsibility of the submitting author to forward any relevant correspondence to the presenting author, if different.
How will my abstract be presented at the congress?
Authors of abstracts which have been accepted for presentations will receive all details by email using the contact details provided at the time of submission.
My colleague has received confirmation of their abstract acceptance and I did not, is there something wrong?
There may be a problem with your email address, therefore please contact abstracts@epilepsycongress.org.
Will my accepted abstract be published?
Abstracts accepted for presentation at the 33rd IEC will be considered for publication in Epilepsia. Those judged suitable by the editorial team based on novelty and scientific impact will be published electronically. Others may be accepted for presentation at the meeting but will not be published.
Will e-posters be available at the congress?
E-posters are not available at the congress.
Do posters have to stay up for the duration of the congress?
Posters will be rotated on a daily basis.
Can I include videos beside my poster?
AV equipment is not provided by the congress. If you wish to order any specific equipment to complement your poster, please contact the Congress Secretariat in order to receive a quotation.
Which reference number should I use when I send a query to the Congress Secretariat?
The personal ID Reference Number that you received when you submitted your abstract should be mentioned in all correspondence.
I am not the first author; can I present the poster on behalf of my colleagues?
Presentation by a second author may be allowed. Once your registration has been completed, please contact abstracts@epilepsycongress.org. Please note however that each author is permitted to present only once during the congress (not including invited lectures).
Can the presenting author pay one-day registration fee (for the day when the poster is displayed)?
No. Once an abstract has been approved, the presenting author must register for the entire congress for final acceptance. An abstract presenter may not register as a day delegate. Non-registered authors may be excluded from publication.
I am an invited speaker in the congress programme; do I need to submit an abstract?
Invited speakers are not required to submit abstracts to illustrate their talks.
I have been selected for a platform session but I would have preferred a poster presentation, what can I do?
During the abstract submission process you were asked if you would prefer poster or oral (platform) presentation, or if you do not have a preference.
The Abstract Review Committee (ARC) took this preference into account and did not select an abstract for platform presentation if the submitter indicated that s/he does not want a platform presentation.
However, if you indicated that you had no preference between poster and platform presentation, then the ARC has selected your work to be presented in a platform session because they felt that it was of high quality and that a large audience would be interested in knowing more about the study. It would be a shame not to use this opportunity to present your work! However if you are unable to make an oral presentation please contact the secretariat at abstracts@epilepsycongress.org for alternative arrangements.
How do I find information about posters?
All information relating to posters is available on the poster information page.
Poster Presentation Guidelines
To view poster presentation guidelines, please click here.
Poster Display Dates
Posters will be rotated on a daily basis. Posters will be on display on either Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Presenters will be notified of the day their posters will be on display about one month before the congress.
Presenters must be at their posters between 13.30 and 15.00 on the day of display.
Set Up and Removal Times
Posters must be set up between 09.00 and 10.00 on the day of display. Materials to affix posters to the boards will be provided.
Posters may be taken down between 17.00 and 18.00 and must be removed on the day of display. The congress will not be held responsible for any posters that are left behind.
Location of the Poster Area
The poster area is beside the Exhibition Area.
Poster Board Size
The maximum available dimensions of the portrait poster board is 95cm (wide) x 238cm (high). Please note that it is not necessary to fill the whole poster board particularly because delegates may find it difficult to read what is at the bottom of your poster however we do recommend a minimum size of A1 portrait (59cm wide x 84cm high).
Poster Number (P Number)
All poster presenters will receive a poster number e.g. p444 in mid May. This will be used onsite for the poster board number.
This poster number will also be referenced in the Final Programme, where the title of the abstracts and the authors’ details will be mentioned, as well as on the congress website, where all abstracts will be published.
For any queries, please contact abstracts@epilepsycongress.org.
Platform Presentation Guidelines
To view platform presentation guidelines, please click here.