We invite experts and practitioners to contribute to the scientific programme of the Swiss Conference on Disaster Health 2027 KATAMED by submitting an abstract.
Submitted abstracts will be integrated into the scientific programme and presented as part of selected keynote sessions, contributing directly to the thematic focus areas of the congress.
Abstracts can be submitted within the main focus areas of the congress, including:
- Preparedness and response in major incidents and disasters
- Management of mass casualty situations
- Interdisciplinary coordination between healthcare systems, emergency services and authorities
- Crisis communication and leadership under pressure
- Lessons learned from national and international events
Submission
The abstract submission platform will open in summer 2026.
Presentation Formats
Accepted abstracts will be presented in two formats:
- Keynote-integrated presentations
Selected abstracts will be incorporated into keynote sessions and presented in the respective thematic context - Visual Abstracts
Further accepted contributions will be presented as visual abstracts, providing an opportunity for concise and accessible presentation and discussion
Submission & Review Process
The abstract submission process will follow a structured timeline:
- Summer 2026
Opening of the submission platform
- Autumn 2026
Deadline for abstract submission
- Autumn / Winter 2026
Review process by the Scientific Committee
- End of 2026
Notification to authors
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee based on scientific quality, relevance and contribution to the programme.
Abstract Submission Platform
The abstract submission platform will be available from summer 2026.
Further information and detailed submission guidelines will be published on this website in due course.
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