We are now calling for abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstract submission is a fully online process. You can save a draft of your submission as you work through the application process and return to it any time before the closing date of 27 February 2026.

If you need any further information or assistance, contact edar8@ccm.com.au.

Important Dates:

30 October 2025 Oral / Poster Abstract Submissions open

27 November 2025 Registrations open

27 February 2026 Oral / Poster abstract submissions close

20 April 2026 Author notification date

29 May 2026 Closing date for all presenters to register

29 May 2026 Early bird registration closes

Oral or Poster Abstract Topics

Abstract topics should focus on the environmental dimensions of AMR, including in agri-food and healthcare settings, in water and waste management, and in wildlife and communities. We invite authors to share information about a broad range of activities and projects related to the environmental dimensions of AMR with meaningful insights for research, education, and policy. Authors considering a multi-dimensional/multi-sectoral One Health approach to AMR are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract.

Themes

While we particularly welcome abstracts that address the conference themes outlined below, we also encourage submissions that extend beyond these categories.

• Animal health, zoonoses, and environmental AMR
• Ecology and biology of AMR
• AMR omics, informatics and/or AI supported analysis
• One Health AMR drivers, modelling and risk assessment
• Advancing policy, guidance and best practice
• Interventions and technologies to mitigate AMR
• Political economy, sociology and behavioural sciences
• One Health and indigenous knowledge systems
• AMR biosecurity challenges and agricultural production risks
• Fungicide resistance, stewardship and crop management
• Environmental AMR and public health
• AMR risk management in the water cycle
• AMR in a changing environment
• Other / Emerging themes

Word Limit

The online abstract submission process has a word limit set to a maximum of 400 words per abstract. This does not include authors’ names and affiliations.

Title

Create a title that concisely and accurately portrays the content of the abstract (20 words maximum).

What to include

Please use the following subtitles in your abstract:

• Background: Clearly state the purpose of the work and its specific objectives.
• Method: Describe the procedures/activities or methodology used to conduct the work.
• Results: Summarize key findings or important results that you wish to share with colleagues in a clear and concise manner. Where results warrant, provide reasonable conclusions that relate back to the study purpose/objectives.
• Implications: Clearly state how the outcomes and potential applications are pertinent to the EDAR8 audience.

Submission

Abstracts must be submitted via the submission portal by 27 February 2026. You may log into the portal at any time to view or edit your draft abstract(s) before submission. Once submitted, no further edits are possible.

Abstract Review Process

The Abstract Review Committee will conduct a blind review of submitted abstracts. At least two reviewers will grade and comment on each abstract. In the event of ties in scoring or differing assessments, the Committee Chairs will make the final determination.

An abstract will not be accepted if it is commercial in nature, aimed solely at promoting a commercial product or service.

Notification

Authors will be notified of the submission outcome (i.e., oral presentation/ poster presentation/ not accepted) by 20 April 2026.

Conference Registration

If your abstract is accepted for an oral or poster presentation, at least one author must register for and attend the full in-person/on-site conference in Brisbane Australia, 2 – 7 August 2026.

This registration must occur before 29 May 2026.

Visit the EDAR8 registration page.

Troubleshooting & Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the abstract process, please contact edar8@ccm.com.au.