| Final call for late breaking research submissions - ISPD Congress 2026 |

The Scientific Programme Committee invites you to submit your late breaking research for the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis Congress 2026 which will be held in conjunction with the South African Renal Congress.

The theme of the Congress is Integration: PD for everyone, by everyone, everywhere

We invite submissions for ISPD 2026 under the following categories:

  • Clinical Sciences
  • Basic Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Paediatrics
  • Technology
  • French Speaking Sessions
  • Other

Abstract submission will be permitted from 16 – 30 April 2026.

Submissions will also be opened for the South African Nephrology Society (SANS) Programme as well the Renal Care Society Programme (RCSSA) until 30 April 2026 and these do not need to be PD related.

Submission Guidelines

Please read through the submission guidelines before submitting your abstract.

  • The deadline for abstract submissions is 30 April 2026.
  • Submissions must be submitted online through the online submission system.
  • Abstract should be in English unless the French Speaking Sessions are select, then you submission may be written in French.
  • Abstracts must follow a structured format. Subheadings for Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion should be used.
  • Abstracts can be submitted for oral or poster presentations. Authors are not guaranteed an oral presentation slot if oral presentation is selected.  A final decision will be made after the review process based on the reviewer’s feedback.
  • Biographies will be included on the Congress app.
  • The body text of your abstract should not exceed 300 words.
  • Images and tables can be inserted into the body text. A maximum of two images, tables or a combination thereof can be included. Images will need to be compressed. Tables can be inserted as images to avoid using your word count.
  • Previously presented/published abstracts are permitted provided the initial and subsequent conferences also allow so.
  • Permission should be obtained from all the listed authors prior to submission.
  • Please review your abstract for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors prior to submitting.

Review Process

Abstracts will undergo a triple-blind review process.  The programme committee will make the final decision on acceptances based on the reviewer’s feedback.

Authors will be notified in writing by the 1 June 2026 of the final decision.

Presenting Author Registration

Presenting authors will be required to register and settle their payment thereof by 30 April 2026.

If the original listed presenting author cannot attend, a co-author may present the work provided they are registered.

Presenters are encouraged to apply for visas (if required) as soon as possible.  For more information visas and passports please visit the congress website:  Passport & Visa Information – ISPD 2026

We look forward to receiving your abstract/s and if you need any assistance, please contact Kerry Firmani – Kerry@tcon.org.za

Important Dates

Call for late breaking research submissions opens16 April 2026
Deadline for Abstract Submissions30 April 2026
Acceptance Notifications1 June 2026
Presenting Author Registration Deadline1 July 2026