Abstract submissions are now closed
Abstract submission have now closed for UEFA’s 10th Medical Symposium, which will be held in The CCD, Dublin, Ireland from 2 – 4 February 2027.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking high‑quality research and well‑described case studies that are clearly anchored in football medicine, with a strong practical focus and clear relevance to real‑world clinical or team‑based decision‑making
Important Dates
Call for Abstracts Opens
Abstract Submission Extended Deadline
30 September 2026
Notification of Review Outcome
Deadline for accepted authors to register to confirm attendance
Programme Available Online
Type of Abstract
An abstract can be submitted for poster presentation at the Symposium as one of the following categories:
Scientific Study
Definition: A research project conducted by the applicant. This can be of any study design but must consider football medicine.
Criteria: If participants were included, ethical approval and informed consent must have been met. Data and visual must not contain identifiable data and align with GDPR regulations.
Case Study
Definition: A case of one or more medical interventions. These can be clinic or team specific.
Criteria: Data and visual must not contain identifiable data and align with GDPR regulations.
Strong case studies will include the following:
- A concise clinical narrative
- Key decision points and reasoning
- Management options considered
- Evidence‑based justification
- Lessons learned and practical takeaways for peers
Themes
Abstracts are welcome in any one of the following categories:
- Clinical Care
- Player Wellbeing
- Women’s Health
- Anti-Doping
- Youth & Development
- Other
Accepted Presentations
Poster Format: Accepted posters will be asked to produce a poster for display at the Symposium using a provided template. Presenters are asked to take note of the following guidelines when producing their poster:
- Maximum poster size is A0 (0.84 x 1.19m) (portrait orientation)
- Keep text to a minimum
- Ensure any text is in large font
- Use graphs, charts, and/or tables
- Ensure contents have a logical flow
- Make it colourful
Removal and collection of posters at the end of the display period remains the responsibility of the presenter. Posters not removed by the indicated take down time will be removed and disposed of.
Abstract Publishing
Accepted abstracts will be published digitally in the BMJ Open Sports & Exercise Medicine. All abstracts accepted by the Journal of must abide by their guidelines and editorial requests. This may include shortening of abstracts before they are published.
Previously Presented or Submitted Abstracts
Abstracts that have been previously published or presented at a National/International Conference will be considered for presentation.
Please email UEFAMedicalSymposium@conferencepartners.com if you are unsure about submitting previously presented work.
Submission Process:
The abstract submission process for UEFA Medical Symposium 2027 will be through an online submission portal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE SUBMISSION PROCESS
- The Presenting Author must submit the abstract and is required to be the corresponding author for that abstract.
- You do not need to register for the Symposium in order to submit the abstract.
- All abstracts must be received by the submission deadline to be included in the review.
- Accepted abstract presenters must register by 18 November 2026.
- Abstracts must be submitted in English.
Submission Guidelines:
It is ESSENTIAL that you read the guidelines below before you submit. Abstracts which do not adhere to the guidelines will not be reviewed.
Who submits the abstract?
Once you enter the online submission portal, start by creating an account. Please keep a record of the account details you use to set up the account as you will require them to log into both the UEFA Medical Symposium 2027 abstract submission portal and Symposium registration portal. Upon successful submission of the abstract a confirmation email will be sent to the Presenting Author.
If you have not received a confirmation email, please check that your abstract is not left in draft and is fully submitted by logging back into the portal and checking on the View/Edit Abstracts page.
How to edit a submitted abstract?
Submission Details Required
- Abstract title – word limit is 25
- Presentation category – Scientific Study / Case Study
- Theme – chosen from the theme list above
- Presenting Author – Name, affiliation, and job title of presenting author (this person must be listed as the first author)
- Co-Authors – Name, affiliation, and job title of co-author(s)
- Abstract document – Abstract word limit is 500, use abstract template (word limit excludes: graphs/tables/references, title, authors and affiliations)
- Additional information
- Data Consent Agreement
- Publication Agreement
- Alternative Contact for Abstract
- Career Grade/Professional Status
- Club or National Association
- Ethical Approval
Abstract Template
Abstracts must be formatted using the UEFA Medical Symposium 2027 templates.
Download the correct template below to create the abstract and then save as a Word file to upload to the system. Only WORD files will be accepted for upload. A maximum of one graph and one table may be included in the abstract. Abstracts will not be edited and will be added to the Symposium website and/or Symposium app as submitted. Ensure that all grammar and spelling is correct.
Review and Notification of Acceptance
All abstracts will go through a peer-review carried out by reviewers selected by the UEFA Medical Syposium 2027 Programme Committee.
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the submitter on 28 October 2026.
Withdrawal Conditions & Change of Presenter
If you need to withdraw the abstract or change the presenting author contact: UEFAMedicalSymposium@conferencepartners.com by 18 November 2026.
Registration of the Abstract Presenter
When notified of acceptance, the Presenting Author is required to accept the offer by registering for the conference and paying in full by 18 November 2026. You will be provided with a link to register in your acceptance email.
If a presenter fails to register by 18 November 2026, the abstract:
- Will be removed from the programme
- Will be removed from all UEFA Medical Symposium 2027 related publications
Terms and Conditions:
- The abstract submitted adheres to the abstract submission guidelines outlined on the Symposium Website.
- The abstract submitted is in English.
- This abstract has only been submitted once for UEFA Medical Symposium 2027.
- It is the responsibility of the presenting author to submit the abstract. They are the main contact whose responsibility it is to communicate with other co-authors.
- The presenting author is available to present at the Symposium between 01-05 February 2027
- The presenting author must register and pay in full by the deadline indicated in the abstract review outcome email. If they do not register and pay in full, the abstract will be removed from the programme and any associated publications.
- The text of the abstract, along with the names and affiliations, poster and/or additional documents as requested, will be published on the conference website, in the abstract document and on the conference app, and this will not raise any copyright issues.
- A submission as a particular presentation type or theme may be changed to a different type following review in order to be accepted and included in the programme.
- Presenters may be recorded for live streaming. A recording of the presentation and a copy of the slides may be published online after the Symposium.
If you have any queries regarding the above, please contact the UEFA Medical Symposium 2027 Programme Team: UEFAMedicalSymposium@conferencepartners.com
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