We invite recognised experts and senior researchers to propose and chair cohesive, focused sessions. This is your opportunity to curate a dedicated forum on a pressing or emerging theme within medical technology or engineering.

What we are looking for:

• Proposals for 90-minute sessions, typically containing 3-5 presentations.

• Compelling themes that address current challenges, future trends, or interdisciplinary intersections.

• Sessions that promise to stimulate discussion and attract a significant audience.

Your proposal should include:

• Proposed Title: A clear and engaging title for the session.

• Session Chairs: Names, affiliations, and short bios of the proposed chair(s).

• Abstract/Rationale: (200-500 words) Explain the session’s theme, its scientific and practical significance, and its relevance to the conference.

• List of Potential Speakers: While not mandatory, including 2-3 confirmed or targeted speakers with tentative titles significantly strengthens your proposal.

• Format: Indicate if you envision a traditional presentation session, a panel discussion, or a hybrid format.

To submit your proposal:

• download the template of the proposal for Special Sessions (Click here to download template)
• fill in the form inside the following MS Word file and upload it to the Submission Portal
• respect the deadline for submission which is fixed to May 01, 2026 June 15, 2026 [Extended Deadline].

Upon Acceptance:

• Session chairs will be responsible for promoting their session, managing the call for papers for it, and ensuring the timely submission and review of abstracts.

• The conference committee will provide the submission infrastructure and support.

• The manuscripts (papers) for accepted sessions should be submitted before: June 01, 2026 July 15, 2026 [Extended Deadline].

Additional Requirements & Guidelines:

• Minimum submissions: A special session requires at least 5 submitted papers.
• Session maintenance: To keep the session in the final program, at least 3 papers must be accepted after peer review. If fewer than 3 are accepted, the session may be merged or cancelled.
• Inclusion in the program: Based on the number of accepted papers, not merely submitted ones.
• Review process: The special session chair assigns reviewers. A rigorous peer‑review process applies, with at least 3 reviews per paper.
• Chair submitting to own session: Allowed, but the chair must recuse themselves from the review and decision process for their own paper (handled by co‑chair or publication chair).
• Free registration for special session chairs: A chair receives free registration for their own paper if their session has 5 registered papers (their paper + 4 other registered papers).

 

Special Session Proposals