INTERNATIONAL MALARIA CONFERENCE (IMC)- 2026

Discovery, Development, and Delivery: Driving Malaria Elimination and Beyond
Terms & Conditions

A. Terms & Conditions

  • Review Requirement
    • Applicants must thoroughly review all Terms & Conditions before completing the registration form. Failure to comply may result in rejection or disqualification.
  • Registration Process
    • Please check your spam/junk folder if you haven’t received the verification email
    • Upon submission of the registration form, applicants will be automatically redirected to the Registration Dashboard, where the initial status will display as “Review Pending.”
  • Merely Registering Does Not Guarantee Acceptance
    • Registration alone does not guarantee acceptance of candidature. Acceptance is subject to review and approval by the Scientific Committee.
  • Application Screening
    • All applications under the Attendee, Poster Presentation, or Oral Presentation categories will be screened by the Scientific Committee. Selection is based solely on the information provided in the application.
  • Attendee Category
    • Applicants opting for the Attendee category must submit a Statement of Interest (maximum 100 words).
    • Abstract submission is not required for this category.
    • The Statement of Interest will be the primary basis for evaluation and selection.
  • Poster and Oral Presentation Categories
    • Applicants choosing Poster Presentation or Oral Presentation categories are required to submit an abstract.
    • After selecting the presentation category and clicking Submit on the registration form, applicants will be automatically redirected to the Abstract Submission Portal.
  • Presentation Assignment
    • The Scientific Committee will determine the final presentation format (Oral or Poster) based on the quality and scientific merit of the submitted abstract.
    • The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify the presentation mode as deemed appropriate.
    • Requests from participants to change the assigned presentation type will not be entertained.
  • Application Status Updates
    • During the review process, the application status remains “Pending for Review.”
    • Applicants will be notified of acceptance or rejection via their registered email address.
    • Upon acceptance, the status on the Registration Dashboard will update to “Complete Payment of registration fees.”.
  • Participation Confirmation & Payment
    • Participation in IMC 2026 is confirmed only after:
      • Acceptance of candidature by the Scientific Committee.
      • Successful payment of the registration fee.
      • Verification of payment and registration details by the conference team.
    • Updates regarding acceptance, payment status, and verification will be displayed on the applicant’s dashboard/portal.
    • Participants must pay the registration fee within 6 days of receipt of email; failure to do so will result in cancellation of candidature.
    • Once the registration fee is paid, no refund requests will be entertained.
  • Accuracy of Information
    • Participants must provide accurate and complete information as per official records.
    • National/international delegates for visa or other related correspondence may contact via the official conference email: nimrconf.2026@gmail.com.
  • Use of Participant Details and Media
    • Details, information, and photographs uploaded during registration or abstract submission may be used for publication, promotional, or other conference-related activities.
  • Responsibility for Abstract Content
    • IMC 2026 is not responsible for the content of submitted abstracts.
    • The sole responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and completeness of abstract content lies with the applicant(s) or authors.
  • Payment Instructions & Dashboard Updates
    • Detailed instructions for completing the registration payment will be provided via official email to accepted applicants.
    • All payment instructions, payment status, and updates regarding verification will also be displayed on the applicant’s dashboard/portal once their candidature is accepted.
  • Intellectual Property and Copyright
    • By submitting an abstract, the author(s) confirm that the work is original and does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
    • IMC 2026 reserves the right to reproduce, distribute, or display the abstracts in conference proceedings, promotional material, or online platforms.
  • Ethical Compliance
    • Abstracts and presentations must comply with ethical standards, including proper citation, plagiarism-free content, and, if applicable, ethical approval for studies involving humans or animals.
  • Code of Conduct
    • Participants are expected to behave professionally and respectfully during the conference, both in-person.
    • Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated, and the Organizing Committee reserves the right to revoke participation in such cases.
  • Technical Issues
    • The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for technical issues experienced by participants during registration, abstract submission, or virtual sessions.
    • Participants are responsible for ensuring reliable internet access and proper submission of their materials.
  • Travel and Accommodation
    • Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel, visas, and accommodation.
    • The conference will provide official letters of invitation for visa purposes when requested.
  • Limitation of Liability
    • IMC 2026 and its organizers shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in the conference, including travel, accommodation, or abstract content.
  • Language
    • All abstracts, presentations, and communications must be in English, unless specifically stated otherwise.
  • Right to Refuse Participation
    • The Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse participation or revoke registration at any time for non-compliance with conference policies.

B. Abstract Submission Instructions

  • Submission Process
    • Abstracts must be submitted through the official conference website only.
    • Submissions via email, post, or other channels will not be accepted.
  • Accessing the Abstract Submission Portal
    • After selecting the presentation category (Poster Presentation or Oral Presentation) and clicking Submit on the registration form, applicants will be automatically redirected to the Abstract Submission Portal.
    • All abstract text must be entered in the mandatory fields provided in the portal, and a .docx file formatted with the official template must also be uploaded.
    • In case of discrepancies between the uploaded document and the text entered in the online fields, the online submission text is considered final and authoritative.
  • Author Information
    • All authors must be listed in order of contribution.
    • Presenting author must be underlined.
    • Corresponding author(s) should be marked with a superscript asterisk (*) if applicable.
    • Affiliations must include department, institution, city, and country, with multiple affiliations separated by commas.
  • Number of Submissions
    • Each participant may submit only one abstract.
    • No revisions or modifications will be allowed after final submission.

C. Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Title
    • Maximum 20 words, concise and clearly reflecting the study.
    • Written in Title Case, Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, centered.
  • Authors
    • Full names listed in order of contribution.
    • Presenting author’s name underlined; corresponding author(s) marked with (*).
    • Affiliations with superscript numbers; include department, institution, city, country.
    • Email address of the corresponding author must be provided.
  • Abstract Body (Maximum 300 Words)
    • Must be structured under the following headings: Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
    • Include essential data, relevant statistics, and acknowledgment/funding details (“None” if not applicable).
    • Avoid undefined abbreviations.
    • Figures, tables, and graphical elements are not permitted.
    • Formatting: Times New Roman, 11 pt, justified, single spacing, 1-inch margins.
  • References
    • Maximum of 3 references, formatted in APA style.
    • Placed below the Keywords section, Times New Roman, 12 pt, centered.
  • Peer Review
    • All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process evaluating scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance.
  • Presentation Format
    • The Organizing Committee will determine the final presentation mode (Oral or Poster).
    • Detailed guidelines for accepted participants will be provided via official communication.
  • Responsibility
    • Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of their submissions.
    • Technical assistance: nimrconf.2026@gmail.com
    • Conference updates: visit the official conference website.