Welcome to the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Abstract Submission Home Page

Please note the deadline for submitting your proposal has now passed and submissions are now being reviewed by the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Abstract Review Team.

The individual who submitted the abstract will be notified if the submission has been accepted or declined by Friday 28th February 2025.

The Programme Committee for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE warmly invites abstract submissions for rapid fire and poster presentations at the global event on 30 April & 1 May 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Please read the Step by Step Guidelines carefully before starting your submission.

This pivotal global event is dedicated exclusively to bringing people together to find solutions to one of the world's biggest challenges; ensuring eye health is available to all by 2030. The programme will delve into various facets of this challenge, aiming to collectively end avoidable sight loss by 2030.

2030 In Sight is our decade-long mission to end preventable sight loss and ensure universal eye care by 2030. We focus on elevating vision, integrating eye health into healthcare systems, and activating market change. Learn more on the 2030 In Sight page. To enrich our discussions and ensure impactful outcomes, we aim to showcase a comprehensive set of real-world examples and research that highlight progress, challenges, lessons learnt and innovative solutions from the sector.

How to Use the Submission Portal

1. Login or create a new user profile to begin.
2. Once you have created a profile and you are logged in, head to the "Submissions" page and click "add new". From the submissions tab you can access any of your saved submissions.
3. Complete the submission form.
4. Select "save & continue later" - You will be able to continue editing your document until Sunday 9th February at 23:00 ET by pressing “save & continue later” as you go.
5. Select "save & submit" only when it is final.

General Submission Guidelines

We accept abstracts for the following presentation formats:

· In person rapid fire presentations.

· In person author represented poster display.

Important notes before you start:

· Abstracts & Research should describe original work. Previously published or presented abstracts will not be accepted.
· You do not need to register to submit an abstract but if your submission is successful, you will need to register and pay the applicable fee to attend 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE in person; all presenters will need to cover their own travel, expenses, registration, visa and accommodation costs.

Review and Acceptance

All abstracts must be submitted in English only via the online portal only. Abstracts will be considered as candidates for either in person rapid fire or author-attended poster sessions. Once an abstract is accepted, the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Abstract Review Group will determine whether it is more appropriate for an oral or poster presentation.

Each abstract will be reviewed according to the following 5 criteria:

1. Relevance & Background
2. Clarity & Structure
3. Innovation & Originality
4. Methodology
5. Results & Impact

Submissions will be reviewed by the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Abstract Review Team and the individual who submitted the abstract will be notified if the submission has been accepted or declined by Friday 28th February 2025.

Key Dates

· Abstracts are due by SUNDAY 9th February, 23:00 ET via the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Portal.
· Successful proposals will be notified by email by FRIDAY 28th February.
· We ask all successful submitters to please confirm and accept via email by WEDNESDAY 12th March.
· All successful submitters must register for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE and check the final description for online marketing via the App (Submission Title, Presenter Name & Brief Overview) by WEDNESDAY 12th March latest.
· The final deadline for uploading digital content and rapid fire presentations is SUNDAY 6th April.

Questions?

For questions related to abstract submission, please email events@iapb.org

Please click here to proceed with your submissions.