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TQIP Annual Conference

2026 Call for Abstracts

Deadline

The Call for Abstracts for the 2026 TQIP Annual Conference has closed. Submitted abstracts can no longer be revised, including changes, deletions, or additions to co-authors.

Notification

Notification of abstract acceptance will be sent in early August 2026. All committee decisions are final. All abstracts chosen for poster or oral presentation are expected to be presented in-person, on-site in Anaheim, California (no exceptions). Final instructions for poster presenters will be available at the time of notification. If your abstract is selected for presentation in an oral abstract session or the TQIP or VRC Academy sessions, TQIP staff will contact you with more details.

We look forward to your participation in the TQIP Annual Conference and thank you for your submission! If you have any questions, please contact us at acstqipconference@facs.org.

Important Dates

  • April 15: Submission window opens
  • May 31: Submission window closes (11:59 pm CT)
  • Early August: Abstract acceptance notification sent to submitters
  • September 20: Confirmation of acceptance due
  • November 13–15: 2026 TQIP Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA