Call for Symposia & Short-Courses

Deadline: 31 October 2025
Symposia Proposals

90 mins | 4-5 Speakers

  • Title & Brief Description (~250 words)
  • Conveners (1-3) names & affiliations
  • List of potential speakers
Short-Course Proposals

1 to 4 Days (Pre/Post Congress)

  • Learning objectives & target participants
  • Tentative program & schedule
  • Coordinator details
Submit to: ica2026kochi@gmail.com
Subject: "Symposium Proposal" or "Short-Course Proposal"

Submission of Papers

Participants may submit abstracts and full papers for Oral or Poster sessions. All submissions must be novel and original.

Abstracts

Max 1 page (A4), < 800 words, 3-6 keywords.

Full Papers

Max 12 pages including results, methodology, and refs.

Submission Method

Send to: ica2026@gmail.com

Review period: 5-7 working days.

Page Formatting Guidelines

ElementRequirement
Language / FormatEnglish / MS Word Compatible
Font12-pt Times New Roman, Single-spaced
MarginsTop/Bottom: 2.54cm, Left/Right: 3.18cm
LayoutOne-column Portrait, A4, Bottom-centered page nos.

Oral Presentation Guidelines

Time: 15 mins + 2 mins Q&A

  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (HD Widescreen)
  • Format: PPTX or PDF (No embedded videos in PPT)
  • Video: Separate .MP4 files (1280x720 or 1920x1080)
  • Fonts: Standard Windows fonts only.

Equipment Provided:
Windows 10, Office 2016, Smart Pointer, LCD Projector.

Upload your file 15 mins before the session start via USB.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Format: Portrait | 95 cm (W) x 125 cm (H)

Presenters will give a 5-minute mini-oral presentation at their poster station.

Printing & Material
  • Photo/Glossy paper or Cloth only.
  • Flex printing is strictly NOT allowed.
  • X-frame and adhesive clips provided on-site.
Font Sizes
  • Headings: 20 mm (80 pts)
  • Authors: 15 mm (60 pts)
  • Body Text: 10 mm (40 pts)