Guide for proposing posters

Abstracts

  • The call for contributions is open to all stakeholders in global health, including healthcare professionals engaged in the promotion of health, economics, ethics, social sciences, and data science, as well as experienced researchers and individuals conducting research in the context of their studies (PhD, Master’s), and more…
  • We advise you to submit your abstract as soon as possible, without waiting for the end of the call for submissions.
  • Reviewers will respond within three weeks of submission.
  • Proposals for presentations are prepared in the form of a abstract.
  • You can submit the abstract even if you are not physically participating in the GHF conference.
  • You can propose a poster between July 1 to September 1.

To facilitate effective communication:

  • Abstracts should be crafted in either French or English
  • The title of the abstract cannot exceed 250 characters.
  • The text of the abstract cannot exceed 2500 character, spaces and acknowledgements included (more or less 500 words).

Your abstract should encompass four essential components:

  1. Introduction – Objectives: Provide context for your work and clearly define the objectives of your presentation.
  2. Methodology: Offer a detailed account of the methods employed, including your selection of observations or subjects from your research experience.
  3. Results and Discussions: Present the results and discussions of the study or project. Emphasize important and innovative aspects of your work.
  4. Conclusions: Summarize the main conclusions drawn from your research.

Please note that the use of tables, photos, and graphs is not permitted in the abstract.

  • All abstracts submitted will be examined by the Selection Committee of GHF 2026. Each abstract will be studied by two reviewers.
  • The result of the evaluation will be announced in the three weeks following the proposition of contribution.
  • The definitive acceptance of a presentation is contingent upon the payment of the GHF registration fees by the author.
Submit your abstract

Posters

  • Presentations are done in the form of scientific posters
  • The scientific poster will be shown electronically during the GHF conference.
  • For consistency and ease of presentation, all posters should adhere to a standardized size of 42 x 75 cm, with 1.5 cm margins for content.
  • The poster will be in Vertical (portrait format)
  • This uniformity in size ensures clarity and coherence across all posters.
  • The poster will be send in a PDF format.
  • The author must certify that they have the right to publish the photos and images included in the poster.
  • The author must certify that they have the right to publish the data and diagrams included in the poster.
  • Artificial intelligence search tools make it very easy to identify images or data published without permission. Complaints are frequently filed against infringing authors. Fines can be as high as CHF 1,500 per image or data point. These fines are the responsibility of the authors. The GHF cannot be held liable for these violations.
  • Posters will be published on the GHF internet site before, during and after the conference.
  • In submitting a presentation the authors consent to its publication.
  • The poster will be publish on electronic born at the Campus Biotech
  • The poster will will published on the website of the GHF conference
  • Authors are encouraged to publish a post announcing their participation in the GHF posters collaborative lab.
  • A thumbnail template will be provided to authors with a direct link to the online poster.
  •  Presentations at the poster during coffee and lunch breaks, as well as in the evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • During the event, participants will have access to a QR code allowing them to download the matchmaking app. The app will enable them to connect and communicate with other participants and other stakeholders throughout the meeting, based on their fields of expertise and areas of interest, facilitating networking and potential collaborations.
  • A jury will select the seven best scientific posters.
  • Two prizes of CHF 1,000 each will then be awarded among the ten selected posters:
    • GHF Prize (CHF 1,000): awarded to the poster selected by GHF attendees through a public vote.
    • HUG Private Foundation Prize (CHF 1,000): awarded by the HUG Private Foundation.

Science Speed ​​Talks 

  • Science Speed Talks is a competition in which students present the key messages of their posters through a three-minute oral presentation.
  • The final of the Science Speed Talks competition will take place during the closing ceremony of the Geneva Health Forum on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
  • Three selected authors will participate in the final in Geneva.
  • The winner will receive the “Jet d’Or de Genève” Award, along with a prize of CHF 1,000.

A person can participate in the Science Speed Talks competition if they meet the following criteria:

  • They submit a poster for the Geneva Health Forum conference.
  • The work presented in the poster was conducted as part of their academic studies (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent).

Finalists must pay their conference registration fee before October 1, 2026.

How can candidates apply for the Science Speed Talks?

 

  • Candidates must submit a three-minute video before September 1, 2026.
  • Students should send their video presentation to the Geneva Health Forum according to the submission procedure available at: https://sciencespeedtalks.genevahealthforum.com
  • A jury will evaluate the submitted videos and select the three finalists who will participate in the final competition.
  • The three finalists will be announced on September 15, 2026.
  • The finalists will attend the Geneva Health Forum conference in person and present their Science Speed Talk during the closing ceremony on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
  • Participants attending the GHF conference will vote to select the winner.
  • The winner will receive the “Jet d’Or de Genève” Award and a prize of CHF 1,000.
  • The video must be approximately 3 minutes long.
  • The presentation can be delivered in French or English.
  • The video file size must be less than 300 MB.
  • The video format must be MP4.
  • A professional coach will support the three finalists in improving their presentations and communication skills.
  • A travel grant will be available for finalists coming from low-income countries.
  • You can find practical tips and recommendations for preparing your video presentation at the following link:
  • Due to the large size of video files, candidates are required to use a file transfer service to submit their videos. Several free services are available online :
    • https://wetransfer.com
    • https://www.zaclys.com/envoi
  • Once the video has been uploaded, candidates should copy and paste the download link into the submission form.
    • https://video.genevahealthforum.com/
Submit your video

Calendar

Call for Abstract

Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026

Send your Poster

Jul 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Submit your video to participate at the Science Speed Talks

Aug 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026

Announcement of the 3 finalists for the Science Speed Talks

Sept 15, 2026

Announcement of the seven posters selected for the award

November 7, 2026

GHF Conference

Nov 10, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026

Call for posters 2026

The call for abstracts is open from July 1 to September 1, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue and action-oriented event that can shape the future of global health.

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Guide for proposing posters