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The Building Bridges Symposium 2026

Call for Posters’ Abstract Submission

We welcome submissions featuring:

We invite registered attendees of Building Bridges for Better Healthcare 2026—including healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, clinicians, and students—to share their work through poster presentations at the symposium.

Innovative ideas
and approaches

Promising practices
and interventions

Emerging research
and findings

Why Present a Poster?

Presenting a poster at the symposium offers valuable opportunities to:

  • Share your work with a diverse, international audience of healthcare professionals and researchers
  • Receive constructive feedback and insights from peers and experts in your field
  • Build professional connections and collaborations across disciplines and borders
  • Enhance your academic portfolio and gain recognition for your contributions
  • Engage in meaningful discussions that can shape the future direction of your research

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to healthcare professionals, academics, researchers, clinicians, and students
  • Submissions must be original work and not previously published
  • All abstracts must meet international ethical standards
  • Students should list their academic supervisor (if applicable)

Submission Process

01

Register for the Symposium

Before submitting your abstract, you must first register for the Building Bridges Symposium 2026.

02

Prepare Your Abstract

Review the abstract guidelines below and prepare your submission using the required structure. Ensure your abstract does not exceed 300 words.

03

Complete the Submission Form

Download and complete the Abstract Submission Form (PDF) and submit it via the online portal or email to: buildingbridges@cte.ac.mu

04

Receive Confirmation

You will receive an email confirming successful submission of your abstract within 2 days of submission.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Opens:

24 November 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline:

10 January 2026

Notification of Acceptance:

Two days after submission

Abstract Guidelines

Submission Process

  • Author(s):
  • Title:
  • Theme:
  • Registration Number:

Full names, Affiliations, and email addresses
Maximum 15 words, clearly reflecting your presentation
Select one relevant symposium theme (see list below)
Obtained after registering for the symposium

Abstract Structure

Your abstract must follow this structure and not exceed 300 words total:

  1. Background
  2. Objective
  3. Methods
  4. Results
  5. Conclusion

Briefly explain the context and importance of your study
Clearly state your study’s aim or purpose
Describe your research methods or practical approach
Summarize key findings or expected outcomes
Explain the significance of your findings

Writing Style

  • Clarity
  • Precision
  • Accuracy
  • Abbreviations
  • Trade Names

Use clear and straightforward language
State your purpose clearly
Proofread carefully before submission
Define all abbreviations on first use
Not allowed in the title; may be used (in brackets) in the body

Symposium Themes

Select the theme most relevant to your work:

01.

Rebuilding Lives

Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation

02.

Increasing Efficiency of Critical Care Teams: The Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training Approach Demonstrated

Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation

03.

Convergence: Health Economics, Research & Care Practices

Health Economics, Research & Care Practices

04.

Breaking Silence, Breaking Cycles

Addressing Substance Abuse and Suicide Risk in Young Lives

05.

Transforming Care Through Digitalisation

e-Records & Telehealth

06.

Understanding Neurodivergent Development

From Diagnosis to Support

07.

Supporting Women's Health

From Adolescence to Maternity Years

08.

Beyond Hospital Walls

Ambulatory Surgery and Home-Based Care

09.

Caring for Our Youngest

Connecting Science, Surgery and Compassion

10.

Advances in Cardiac Surgery & Research

11.

Elderly Care

Modern Approaches to Diagnosis Care Plans

12.

Quality of Life During Palliative Care

Review & Selection Process

All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the scientific committee based on:

  • Relevance to symposium themes
  • Scientific quality and methodology
  • Innovation and originality
  • Clarity of presentation

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Poster Display

  • Posters will be displayed throughout the symposium
  • Presenters may be asked to stand by their posters during designated discussion times
  • Exact presentation schedule will be communicated upon acceptance

Poster Design Specifications

Typography Guidelines

Sections

Font Size

Notes

Title

72-100 pt

Bold, all caps possible

Subtitle/Authors

48-60 pt

Regular or semi-bold

Affiliations

36-48 pt

Italics optional

Headings

36-44 pt

Bold, colour accent

Body Text

24-32 pt

Keep line length short

Captions

18-20 pt

Minimum size for readbility

Maximum Poster Size: 86 cm × 116 cm (width × height)

Note:
Printing of all accepted posters will be handled by the symposium communications committee. Details will be provided upon acceptance.

Submit your Abstract

Download Submission Form (PDF)
Submit Online

Questions ?

If you have any questions about the abstract submission process, please contact us at buildingbridges@cte.ac.mu

We look forward to your innovative contributions to the Building Bridges Symposium 2026!

Submit your Abstract