He Karanga ki a Tātou Katoa | A Call to Our People
Tēnā koutou e ngā iwi, e ngā mana whenua, e ngā whānau huri noa i te ao.
We warmly invite you to stand with us and contribute to the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference 2026, to be held in Hamilton, in New Zealand, from 4 – 7 November 2026.
Our Call for Abstracts are now open and we welcome your submissions below. This is an opportunity to share your kaupapa, mātauranga, and mahi aroha in the fight to prevent suicide among our Indigenous peoples.
Tiakina te oranga, tiakina te wairua.
Together, we can lift each other, strengthen whānau, and protect the sacredness of life.
ABSTRACT THEME
Waiora Waikato - Healing Waters
He manawa aa whenua, e kore e mimiti
A spring of wellness that comes from deep within the earth, that will never dry up.
Submission Guidelines
All Abstracts must be original work and should not be submitted if the work has been published. The presenting author will be required to register for the Conference to ensure their abstract(s) is included in the final program. Acceptance of your submitted abstract will be advised via email from Mid April 2026. The deadline for presenting author registration is 1 June 2026, and all submissions must be completed in the required format using the provided template:
- Abstracts should not contain tables, photos or illustrations and must be no more than 300 words long and should include the following sections:
- Aim of presentation
- Summary of the talk
- Key learning points listed in bullet points
- Submitters are responsible for the accuracy of their submission, including grammar and correct spelling.
- All Submissions should be submitted as Text in the Text box provided.
- Authors may co-author multiple submissions.
- Authors may not submit the same abstract to different categories.
- After submission, authors cannot edit the abstract themselves. Therefore, ensure that the abstract is correct before submitting. During the submission process, the abstract can be saved for editing before submissions closes.
After the submission portal is closed, no further changes can be made to abstracts.
Key Dates
Please review the important conference deadlines outlined below. These dates are provided to assist presenters and attendees in planning their submissions and participation.
- From January 2026 - Abstract Submission Portal Opens
- 20 March 2026 - Abstract Submission Portal Closes
- Late March 2026 - Internal Review Process Commences
- Mid April 2026 - Presenter Notification Dates
- Late April 2026 - Provisional Program Launch
- 1 June 2026 - Presenter Registration Deadline
- 4-7 November 2026 - Conference Dates
Please note that all abstract and program dates are subject to change.
Submissions are accepted OR rejected based on:
- Submission to the correct category.
- Adherence to the guidelines for submission to the correct category.
- Quality of the submission.
- Decisions on acceptance or rejection of submissions will be made in April. Authors will receive an acceptance/rejection email by mid April 2026. Please check your Junk/SPAM folders before querying the status of your submission.
Presentation details, e.g. room, day, time and moderator will be informed by email. Authors will be invited to present their work only when the submission has been accepted.
Authors will have an opportunity to select whether they wish their submission to be withdrawn or considered for this section.
Call for Abstracts FAQ
Do I need to pay for my registration if my submission is successful?
Yes, you will need to pay for your registration and apply well in advance for your visa application.
Do I receive a discount on my registration for being a presenter?
No
May I submit more than one abstract to present?
Applicants can only represent once in each theme category. However, you may be a co-author on more than one abstract.
If my abstract is not accepted, can I present in another section?
No.
How long should my presentation be?
Oral presentations will be no more than 12 minutes with 3 minutes for Q&A.
Short Oral presentations: TBC
Workshop presentations: TBC
All details will be communicated to accepted authors by 1 June 2026.
If my visa application has been declined, can I get a full refund?
It will depend on the time of cancellation; the registration cancellation policy will apply. Please read our terms and conditions on the registration page.
Who should I contact with questions related to presenting?
Please email our Congress Organisers at wispc2026@arinexgroup.com.
Abstract Preparation Instructions
- Abstracts must be submitted into the Abstract Submission Portal. Email submissions will not be accepted.
- It is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure that the submission has been approved by all authors.
- The Organising and Program Committees will not be responsible for any errors in the abstract submission.
Submitting your Abstract through the Portal
Abstract submission is a two step process. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your submission is uploaded into the Abstract submission portal correctly.
STEP 1: Create an author account & contact profile
Firstly, you must create an account so you can have access to the Abstract Portal. To begin, access the Submission Portal above. On the landing page under the “New Account” header, click the “Create New Account” button. The enter your email and create a password that you will remember, once you have done this, you will be able to sign into the Portal.
Next, you will need to create a Contact Profile, this information will be associated with your Abstract Submission. To do this, simply click on the “Contact Information” tab along the top menu bar. Then select the “Create Contact” button at the bottom to complete a short form.
STEP 2: Submitting your abstract
To begin the submission process, please select the “Abstract Submission” tab. Please do take the time to read through the information, noting down all key dates, time zone and abstract guidelines before commencing.
Once you have created a “Contact Profile” you will be able to submit your Abstract by selecting the “Abstract Submission” along the top menu bar. Please do take the time to read through the instructions provided along the way.
You will be required to provide the following details prior to submitting your abstract:
- Abstract title (max 25 words).
- Select a presentation type, you will have a choice from an Oral, Poster, Rapid Fire and Workshop Presentation.
- Select the theme your Abstract Submission falls under.
- Enter additional Author/s Institutional Affiliation and details
- Primary Author must provide their biography (max 250 words).
- Enter your Abstract submission in the text box provided (max. 300 words).
General Policies and Requirements
- All presenting authors will be required to register and pay for Conference registration, travel and accommodation to ensure that their abstract(s) are included in the final program.
- Copyright permission must be obtained by author(s) where previously published work is reproduced.
- Abstracts will not be accepted via fax, email, mail or USB.
- All required fields on the online abstract submission form must be completed.
- It is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure that the abstract is submitted correctly.
- After an author has submitted their abstract, they must check their Abstract was successfully submitted.
- Authors can check their submission by clicking on the ‘Submission Status’ tab and selecting the ‘View’ button to see their Abstract Submission.
- The Conference Managers will not be held responsible for Abstract Submissions not received via the online portal or for submission errors caused by internet services outages or other unforeseen events.