Eligibility
- Only abstracts involving virology will be accepted for presentation.
- Original research is generally recommended.
Submission rules
- All abstracts must be written in English.
- Submit the abstract only once, via this webpage, by the presenting author.
- The presenting author’s e-mail address must be provided (a second e-mail may also be given).
- The text must be proofread for spelling, grammar, and scientific correctness before submission.
- Corrections after the deadline are not accepted.
Topic/field and presentation type
- Please choose the most suitable topic or field for your abstract. Accepted abstracts will be allocated into suitable sessions accordingly.
- Please choose your preferred presentation type: oral, poster, or either.
- Organizers will notify the presenter if and when the abstract is accepted for a talk or a poster.
Author approvals, registration, and publication
- The presenting author should register for the Conference after abstract submission.
- All co-authors must have accepted the content of the abstract and agreed that it may be distributed, published, displayed online, and included in the WSV abstract book.
- Abstracts may be published one week before the Conference so attendees have time to view them.
Presentation logistics
- All oral sessions are moderated live sessions with live Q&A.
- Posters must be placed on poster boards provided by the local organizer.
- For poster presentation, prepare your poster in A1 size (59.4 cm width × 84.1 cm height), vertical orientation.
Abstract format (mandatory)
- In the abstract, write: title, author names, affiliations, then the bulk text — not exceeding one page.
- The title must be CAPITALIZED, concise, and informative.
- Authors must be written in the order: first name (with or without additional first name initial(s)), then family name; list all co-authors in one row.
- Affiliations should be as short as possible: list the university or main organization and the country.
- Do NOT include department names or P.O. BOX in affiliations.
- The presenting author’s name must be underlined.
- Abstract bulk text limit: 300 words.
- Do not include figures, tables, or references in the abstract.
Example (format only)
TITLE IN CAPITAL LETTERS FirstName FamilyName, FirstNameInitial(s) FamilyName, FirstName FamilyName University / Main Organization, Country; University / Main Organization, Country [Bulk text — maximum 300 words. No tables, figures, or references.]
Note: Underline the presenting author’s name (shown above as ...). Keep affiliations brief and exclude departments and P.O. Box details.
Quick compliance checklist
1
Virology scope
Only virology-related abstracts are accepted.
2
English + proofread
English only; proofread before submission; no post-deadline edits.
3
Single submission
Submit only once, via this webpage, by the presenting author.
4
Topic + presentation type
Select the most suitable field and choose oral/poster/either.
5
Authors + approvals
All co-authors approved; WSV may publish online and in the abstract book.
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Correct format
Title in CAPS; presenter underlined; 300-word bulk text; no figures/tables/references.
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Affiliations rule
University/main organization + country only. No department, no P.O. Box.
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Poster size (if applicable)
A1 (59.4 × 84.1 cm), vertical, for poster boards.