Poster Abstract Guidelines

8th UAE Obesity Conference

Thank you for your interest in submitting a poster abstract to the 8th UAE Obesity Conference.
The conference welcomes submissions related to obesity medicine, bariatric surgery, endocrinology, nutrition, psychology, lifestyle medicine, public health, and related metabolic disorders.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Opens: June 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: October 1, 2026

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Maximum of 50 abstracts will be accepted.
Abstracts must be submitted in English.
Word limit: Maximum 300 words (excluding title/authors).
Please structure abstracts under the following headings where applicable:
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Include:
- Abstract title
- Author names and affiliations
- Presenting author email address
Previously presented work may be submitted if appropriately disclosed.
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee.

Poster Categories

Authors may submit abstracts in the following areas:

Obesity Medicine
Bariatric Surgery
Nutrition & Dietetics
Physical Activity & Lifestyle
Pediatric Obesity
Psychology & Behavioral Health
Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders
Public Health & Prevention
Innovative Therapies & Research
Case Reports

Poster Presentation Format

All accepted posters will be presented as E-Posters during the conference.

E-Poster Specifications

Please submit posters in the following format:

File Format: PDF only
Orientation: Portrait
Poster Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels (16:9 vertical format)
Maximum File Size: 10 MB
Recommended Font Size:
- Title: Minimum 32 pt
- Body Text: Minimum 18 pt
Posters should include:
- Title
- Authors & affiliations
- Introduction/Background
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- References (optional)
- Conflict of Interest disclosure (if applicable)

Awards & Oral Presentations

The Top 5 abstracts will be selected for:
- Poster Awards
- Short Oral Presentations during the main scientific program
Selected presenters will be notified in advance by the Scientific Committee.

General Conditions

Submission of an abstract confirms that all authors approve the submission.
At least one author must register for the conference.
The Scientific Committee reserves the right to accept, reject, or reclassify abstracts.

For abstract submissions and enquiries, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

Click here to submit your abstract