| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the presenting author need to be listed as the first author on a submitted abstract? | It is not necessary for the presenting author to be the first author. Anyone from the authors list can present the abstract. |
| Can a registered attendee submit an abstract on behalf of the presenting author? | Yes, that is possible. |
| Does the presenter need to be identified before the abstract submission deadline? | No, you have time until the deadline. |
| Is it possible to invite additional authors to be the presenting authors even if they were not authors on the original abstract? | Yes, this is possible. |
| Can a sponsor submit an abstract? | Yes, but the sponsor may not present. A co-author must present in this case. |
| Is it allowed for an industry representative to present on behalf of an academic author? | No, all presentations must be given by colleagues from academia. |
| Is there a limit to how many abstracts one presenting author may present during the symposium? | There is no limit to the number of abstracts that one can submit. |
| Can a non-author submit or present an abstract? | Only co-authors of the abstract may present. Submissions by non-authors are not allowed. |
| Can the presenting author be changed after the abstract has been accepted? | Yes, changes can be made until the specified deadline and must be communicated in writing to the organizing committee. |
| Does the submitter need to be physically present at the event? | The submitter does not necessarily need to be physically present. Only if an abstract is selected for oral presentation must the presenter participate on-site. |
| Does the submitter need to be registered to the event? | The submitter does not need to be registered to the event. |
| Who will receive the abstract acceptance notification? | The submitter, using the email address provided during submission, will receive the notification. |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a word limit for the abstract title? | Although guidelines suggest a maximum of 10 words, exceeding this is not a problem. |
| Should abstracts be structured or unstructured? | There are no strict guidelines, but the typical structure used is: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion. |
| Are section titles (e.g., Background, Methods) included in the 300-word abstract limit? | No, section titles are not included. |
| Can already submitted abstracts be edited up until the deadline? | Once submitted, the abstract cannot be edited. Ensure that your abstract is not left in draft, as drafts will not be reviewed. |
| Are encore abstracts allowed? | Yes, encore abstracts are permitted for submission. |
| Is there a limit on the number of authors? | There is no limit to the number of authors on an abstract. |
| Can I include references in my abstract? | References are discouraged due to the word limit. If essential, they must be included in the body text and count toward the word limit. |
| Can I include tables or figures in my abstract? | No, figures and tables are not allowed in the abstract submission. |
| In which language should the abstract be submitted? | All abstracts must be submitted in English. |
| Are accepted abstracts published online? | Accepted abstracts will not be published online. They are accessible only to registered participants via the event platform. |
| Is there an Embargo Policy for abstracts or ePosters? | Any press releases, media alerts, or related materials describing abstract results and findings must be embargoed until December 9th, 2026, when the Global Urticaria Forum starts. From that date onward, authors and affiliated organizations may promote the abstract findings. |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is it possible to italicize or format words in the abstract? | No, formatting is not possible during or after submission. The following alternatives can be used: Subscripts Bold and italic text |
| What is the length of oral presentations? | If selected, presentations are 8 minutes long plus 2 minutes for questions. |
| Is there an additional fee to submit an abstract besides the registration fee? | No, there is no additional fee. |
| What is the deadline time and time zone for abstract submission? | October 5th, 23:59 Central European Time (CET). |
| What presentation formats are available? | Abstracts can be selected for either oral presentation or poster presentation. Authors will be informed of the final format upon notification. |
| Can I request a specific presentation format (oral/poster)? | You may indicate a preference during submission, but final decisions are made by the review committee. |
| Will oral presentations be recorded or livestreamed? | No, oral presentations will not be recorded or broadcast unless otherwise stated. |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is presenting a poster mandatory to receive a travel grant? | To be eligible for a travel grant, you must submit an abstract and expect to present either a poster or an oral presentation. The final decision is made by the reviewer after October 5th. |
| What are the poster dimensions? | The usable poster area is 84.1 × 118.9 cm (width × height). |
| Are travel grants awarded before or after the event? | Travel grants are typically reimbursed after the event upon submission of receipts and confirmation of presentation. |
| Will poster boards and mounting materials be provided onsite? | Yes, poster boards and mounting materials will be provided at the venue. |
| Does the congress offer onsite poster printing? | No, onsite poster printing is not offered. However, recommended local print shops include: Copy Clara (a 20 minute walk to the meeting location) |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How are Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures handled? | If your abstract is selected for an oral presentation, the second slide of your presentation must include Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures. Further details will be provided at a later stage. |
| Is funding information required in the abstract submission? | No, funding information is not required during abstract submission. |
| Do co-authors also need to submit COI declarations? | Only the presenting author is required to disclose conflicts of interest during the presentation. |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| I submitted my abstract but didn’t receive a confirmation email. What should I do? | Please check your spam or junk folder first. If you still cannot find a confirmation email, contact the support team at guf@remember-management.de. |
| I’m experiencing technical issues with the submission portal. Who can help? | For technical support, please contact guf@remember-management.de. |
| Can I attend the congress even if my abstract is not accepted? | Absolutely. Registration is open to all interested participants, regardless of abstract status. |
