CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Submissions close Friday 27 February 2026
Conference programme (Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August)
We are particularly interested in receiving abstracts that align to our conference theme and specifically support the evolving nature of general practice, that will appeal to all that work in general practice including registrars and practice owners. Of particular interest are the following themes:
- Hauora Māori: Equity and innovation in Māori health
- Strengthening Pacific health: Community-led solutions
- Rural health: Adaptability and innovation
- Workforce wellbeing and resilience
- Beyond the consultation: Business operations and sustainability
- Research innovation: Advancing the future of general practice
Format: Oral presentations (concurrent 20 mins or 40 mins) or workshops (concurrent 40 mins, 60 mins or 80 mins).
Pre-conference CME workshops (Thursday 30 July)
We are particularly interested in receiving abstracts that cover a range of clinical topics, including ADHD, skin cancer, joint injections, capacity assessment and others.
Format: From 60 mins up to 240 mins.
Submitting your abstract
When preparing your abstract, please ensure you follow the guidelines outlined below and within the submission portal. Once submissions close, the Conference Programme Committee will review all abstracts and select those that best align with the themes of the conference.
Please note: Submitting an abstract does not guarantee inclusion in the conference programme. If your abstract is accepted, all presenters will be required to register as conference attendees and are responsible for organising and covering their own travel, accommodation, and associated expenses.
Submitting an abstract for an oral presentation or electronic poster (Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August)
Abstracts must be clearly written in English or te reo Māori and be a maximum of 400 words (excluding title, authors and headings).
- Title (maximum 30 words).
- Author(s) and organisations.
- Which theme the presentation best aligns to.
- What did you set out to achieve/explore (including methods, results and conclusions if appropriate)?
- Please describe how the presentation will address and/or discuss equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi or hauora Māori.
The exact length of oral presentations will be made clear at the time of acceptance (20 or 40 minutes including questions) and will depend upon the number of accepted oral presentations.
Detailed instructions on how electronic posters should be presented will also be provided at the time of acceptance.
Submitting an abstract for a workshop presentation (Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August)
Abstracts must be clearly written in English or te reo Māori and be a maximum of 400 words (excluding title, authors and headings).
- Title (maximum 30 words).
- Author(s) and organisations.
- Which theme the workshop best aligns to?
- What is the purpose and content of the workshop?
- Please describe how the workshop will address and/or discuss equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi or hauora Māori.
- What do you hope participants will take away from the workshop?
- Which delivery method(s) will you use? e.g. interactive, academic, role plays, small group discussion etc.
- Who is the target audience? e.g. GPs, rural hospital doctors, registrars, nurses, allied health professionals
- How long would you your session be (40, 60 or 80 mins)?
Submitting an abstract for a Pre-conference CME workshop (Thursday 30 July)
Abstracts must be clearly written in English or te reo Māori and be a maximum of 400 words (excluding title, authors and headings).
- Title (maximum 30 words).
- Author(s) and organisations.
- What is the purpose and content of the workshop?
- Please describe how the workshop will address and/or discuss equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi or hauora Māori.
- What do you hope participants will take away from the workshop?
- Which delivery method(s) will you use? e.g. interactive, academic, role plays, small group discussion etc.
- Who is the target audience? e.g. GPs, rural hospital doctors, registrars, allied health professionals
- How long would you your session be? (please state between 60 mins and 240 mins)
- What equipment might you need us to supply?
- What room layout would you require?
- Would you consider running your session more than once?
Key dates
- Call for abstracts close - Friday 27 February 2026
- Registration opens - Mid March 2026
- Notification of acceptance - Friday 10 April 2026
- Notification of date and time of presentation - Thursday 30 April 2026
- Early bird registration closes - Friday 5 June 2026
Have a question?
Please do not hesitate to contact:
Leanne Sherwood | Project Coordinator
GP26: Conference for General Practice | Conference Innovators
T: +64 3 353 2821 | E: leanne@conference.nz