Abstract Submission Guidelines

Submission Process:

• Deadline: Please send abstracts as email attachments or through the abstract submission portal on the NWC 2026 Website before the specified deadline.
• Format: Use plain American English to ensure clarity and focus on the scientific content. Your abstract must be concise – 250 words Maximum.

Required Information:

• Author Details: Include full name, email address, and affiliation of the submitting author and biography and recent photography of the author
• Abstract Title: Provide a clear and concise title reflecting the research content.
• Presentation Preference: Indicate if the submission is for an oral or poster presentation.
• Scientific Session: Specify the session or track most relevant to your abstract.

General Guidelines:

• No Limits: Submit any number of abstracts, provided they meet submission criteria.
• Unique Submissions: Submit each abstract only once. Duplicate submissions will be rejected.
• Original Work: Ensure all submissions are original and not under consideration elsewhere.

Review Process:

• Abstracts undergo a review by an internal panel of experts.
• Quality, relevance, and originality will be assessed.
• Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent within two days.

Speaker Guidelines

General Instructions:

• Attend the session from start to finish to stay informed of changes.
• Each speaker has a 20-minute slot, including Q&A. Stick to the time limit.
• Presentations must be in English.

Presentation Requirements:

• Prepare presentations in PPT or PDF format. Ensure slides are clear and engaging.
• Submit presentation files 15 days prior for review.
• Bring a backup on a flash drive or pen drive.

Presentation Guidelines:

• Stay by your poster during the session for interaction.
• Prepare well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
• Collect your poster post-session; organizers are not responsible for uncollected posters.

Best Practices:

• Use clear text and visuals. Avoid overloading slides.
• Practice to fit within time and maintain logical flow.
• Follow committee instructions for a smooth experience.

Virtual Presentation Guidelines

• Present from home comfortably.
• Unique user ID will be sent days before the webinar.
• Arrive 20-30 minutes early to address technical issues.
• Allot 20 minutes for the presentation and Q&A.
• Have the presentation and slides ready in advance on your device.
• Consider sending a recorded presentation 10 days prior if unable to attend live.
• Test internet, audio, and video to avoid disruptions.

Certification

• All Participants will receive a certificate with their name and affiliation.
• Certificates will be distributed at the end of the conference session.
• For virtual participation, participation certificates will be sent within 2-3 working days.
• Co-authors not registered will not receive certificates.