Share Your Work at the 31st Annual International Meeting
31st Annual International Meeting
October 13-15, 2026 | Toronto, Canada
For over 30 years, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has convened physicians and health professionals from around the world to advance evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation medicine. We invite you to share your work and be part of this global exchange.
Submission Categories
ABM welcomes submissions in the following categories:
Poster Abstracts Original research, medical education initiatives, community programs, or clinical experiences in breastfeeding and lactation medicine.
Clinical Case Presentations (Oral) Interesting, unusual, complex, or controversial cases that offer clinical insight and stimulate discussion.
Full submission guidelines, formats, and requirements are available in the abstracts submission system.
Symposia Submissions Coming Soon
In addition to abstracts, ABM will soon open a Call for Symposia. Symposia are designed as in‑depth, thematic sessions that explore timely topics through multiple voices, foster dialogue, and advance clinical and scientific understanding.
If you are considering organizing a symposium, now is a great time to begin developing ideas and connecting with potential co‑presenters. Full details will be shared when the call opens.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time
Meeting Dates: October 12–15, 2026
Location: Toronto, Canada
Who Should Submit
Submissions are welcome from physicians, medical students, post-graduate trainees, and healthcare professionals, including RNs, RDs, IBCLCs, and public health professionals. ABM membership is not required to submit.
Ethics, Disclosures, and WHO Code Compliance
ABM is committed to transparent, evidence-based education and to upholding the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. All presenters and co-presenters must complete required disclosure forms at the time of submission. Submissions that do not meet disclosure or eligibility requirements will not be reviewed.
Important: Prior to submitting, all applicants should carefully review the Ethics, Disclosure, and WHO Code Compliance guidelines in the submission system to understand eligibility requirements and the circumstances under which individuals may be excluded from abstract submission or selection.
An AACME and IBCLE disclosure form must be submitted by all abstract authors and presenters to be considered.
How to Create a Dynamic Poster Presentation
Preparing a poster can feel daunting—especially if it’s your first time submitting an abstract. In this on‑demand session from the ABM Leadership Academy, Dr. Elaine Hart walks you through how to develop a clear, engaging, and visually effective poster for presentation. Drawing on real-world examples, she shares practical tips to help you tell your story, highlight your key findings, and present your work with confidence.
Deadline to submit: 11:59 pm CDT (UTC-5) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Guest Users:
Please create a Guest Accountbefore attempting to submit an abstract.
