Writing an abstract

• Abstracts are required for all submissions. Abstracts must be submitted using the template form provided. Please ensure all text / diagrams fit within the template and use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 10

• Abstracts must be submitted by  21 April 2016 if they are to be considered for the conference   

• The working language of the conference is English, which will be used for all printed material, presentations and discussion  

Before submission, make sure that the following material is ready:

• Your abstract title, all authors' names, affiliations and a 35 word (approx) biography

• Your prepared abstract file of no more than one A4 page, using the abstract template form provided, including title, names, affiliations and abstract in word format (file size maximum 2MB)

• Your preferred topic area is chosen from the conference technical scope

• Note: The technical programme committee reserves the right to change the authors' choice of topic areaIf you are submitting more than one abstract you can use the same email address and password for each abstract.

Step 1: Register as a new user

• Enter the online submission system

• Register as a new user by clicking on the red text at the top of screen – fill out all required fields on the form (* denotes mandatory field). Do not use the forward or back buttons on your browser when navigating the fields

• Confirmation screen – an email will be sent to you containing submission instructions, a copy of the abstract template and your username and password

Step 2: Submit your abstract

• Enter the online submission system

• Log-in using your username and password

• Click on the link 'Click here to submit a new abstract'

• Follow the on-screen instructions and complete all fields in the four step process

• After completing step 4 of 4 you will be directed to a summary screen and sent a confirmation email containing your submission reference number which will need to be used in any correspondence with the organisers

• Done!