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Call for Submissions

31st Annual International Meeting
October 13-15, 2026 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine invites submissions for the 31st Annual International Meeting, bringing together a global community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates committed to advancing breastfeeding and lactation medicine.

ABM offers multiple opportunities to contribute to the scientific and educational program. Whether you are proposing an in‑depth, thematic session or sharing original research or clinical experience, we encourage you to explore the submission pathways below.


Ways to Participate

Call for Abstracts: Posters and Case Presentations

ABM welcomes abstracts for poster and case presentations, offering an opportunity to share original research, quality improvement initiatives, and clinically relevant case experiences.

This pathway is well-suited for individual presenters, trainees, and teams seeking to contribute focused scholarly or clinical work to the Annual Meeting.

Learn More & Submit An Abstract

Call for Symposia: New for 2026

Symposia are 60‑minute, in‑depth sessions designed to explore timely and complex topics through multiple perspectives. This format supports deeper dialogue, interdisciplinary engagement, and audience interaction.

Symposia proposals are ideal for teams seeking to present a cohesive theme that advances clinical practice, research, education, or advocacy in breastfeeding and lactation medicine.

Learn More & Submit a Symposium Proposal

Who Should Submit?

ABM encourages submissions from a diverse, multidisciplinary audience, including physicians, trainees, researchers, allied health professionals, and public health practitioners. Submissions from both ABM members and non‑members are welcome.

Before You Begin

Each submission type has distinct guidelines, requirements, and deadlines. Please review the full details on the corresponding submission page before preparing your materials.

All educational programming at the ABM Annual Meeting adheres to the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast‑milk Substitutes and requires completed disclosure forms for all presenters.

Questions?

For general inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Detailed submission instructions and FAQs are available on each call page.

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