GUIDELINES
HIGHLIGHTS
- Accepted abstracts will be considered for oral presentation as part of the Scientific Programme. You can view the ENDO 2026 scientific programme at a glance here.
- Accepted video abstracts will have the opportunity to participate in the WEO Video World Cup, also part of the ENDO 2026 Scientific Programme.
- Accepted abstracts will be published in the journal Digestive Endoscopy (DEN) ENDO 2026 Abstract Supplement. Please note this does not apply to submitted video abstracts.
- Winners of the ENDO 2026 Grants must be available and willing to travel to ENDO 2026, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 24 – 26 September 2026. You will find all the information related to the grants here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, Video Abstract or ePoster.
- Abstracts and videos may be submitted online via the ENDO 2026 Abstract Submission Portal below. Submissions by email will not be considered.
- All abstracts must be written in English.
- It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar or scientific fact in the abstract text will be reproduced as typed by the author.
- Abstracts will not be considered for presentation if they have been published as an article or have been accepted for publication (including manuscripts) in printed or electronic formats by the submission deadline.
- The submission of an abstract constitutes the authors’ consent to publication.
- The abstract submission deadline – 16 February 2026.
SUBMISSION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Presenting authors must create a personal account in the ENDO 2026 Abstract Submission System
Multiple abstracts may be uploaded. After an abstract has been created, modifications can be made until the submission deadline by writing to scientific@worldendo2026.org - Authors must choose an abstract category and subcategory that best describe the topic of the abstract
If accepted, the abstract category will be general heading under which the abstract will be reviewed and later published. - Authors must respect the following abstract structure (Orals and ePosters):
- Aims: indicate the purpose and objective of the research, the hypothesis that was tested or a description of the problem being analysed or evaluated.
- Methods: describe the study period/setting/location, study design, data collection and methods of analysis used.
- Results: present as clearly and in as much detail as possible the findings/outcome of the study. Please summarise any specific results.
- Conclusions: explain the significance of your findings/outcomes and future implications of the results.
- Authors must respect the word limit (Orals and ePosters):
- Titles: max. 50 words
- Body: max. 300 words
- Authors must respect the table specification
One table can be included, with maximum 7 rows and 10 columns. Tables and graphs can be uploaded as a supporting document and not within the abstract text block. - Video Abstracts: Authors must respect the video specifications
- The length of the video should be a maximum five minutes.
- Videos submitted online should not include author and institution information. Any patient identifying information must be excluded or obscured from video films and narration.
- Videos should be uploaded to a shared drive, and the URL link should be included within the abstract text block provided.
- The presenting author must specify their age group and society membership
This information will be used in the grant selection process. - If the abstract is submitted successfully, authors will receive an email confirmation
ABSTRACT CATEGORIES
1. Clinical Practice & Quality in Endoscopy
2. Emergency Endoscopy & Endoscopic Therapy
3. Colonoscopy
4. Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
5. ERCP: Biliary & Pancreatic Diseases
6. Cholangioscopy
7. Third Space Endoscopy/Advanced Endoscopic Procedures
8. Advanced Imaging
9. Artificial Intelligence in Endoscopy
10. Oesophageal Disorders
11. Stomach and Small Bowel
12. Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases (Non-ERCP/EUS)
13. Paediatric Endoscopy
14. Surgery
Each category is divided into several subcategories. Abstract/video authors will be asked to choose subcategories from the main categories during the submission process.
To download the full list of categories: Click Here
SUBMISSION POLICIES
Copyright Policy
Abstracts must not contain libellous or defamatory content. All material presented must comply with copyright laws.
If figures, graphics, or images are sourced from materials not copyrighted by the author, it is the author’s sole responsibility to obtain written permission from the copyright holder to reproduce them for both worldwide print and online publication.
Any reproduction costs charged by the copyright holder must be borne by the author.
Resubmission Policy
An abstract that has been previously published or presented at a national, regional, or international meeting may be submitted, provided it includes new methods, findings, updated information, or other valid justifications for resubmission.
If preliminary or partial data have been published or presented previously, the submitting author must provide full details of the publication or presentation. This information will be reviewed by the ENDO 2026 Scientific Committee when making final decisions.
If the author fails to provide the required details and justification, or if evidence of prior publication or presentation is discovered, the abstract will be rejected.
Plagiarism PolicyThe congress organisers regard plagiarism as a serious professional misconduct. If plagiarism is identified, the abstract, along with any other abstracts submitted by the same author, will be rejected.
REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
Abstract Review
All submitted abstracts will undergo a blind peer-review process conducted by an international review committee. The ENDO 2026 Scientific Committee uses abstract scores and rankings to develop the final congress programme and select abstracts for oral or ePoster presentation at ENDO 2026.
Abstract/Video Presentation
A small number of the highest-scoring abstracts will be selected for presentation in oral presentation sessions; the majority of the abstracts will be displayed in the ePoster exhibition. Submitters who do not wish to be considered for oral presentation have the option of selecting "ePoster" to be considered for ePoster presentation.
Notification of acceptance or rejection to the corresponding author
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the submitting (corresponding) author. Please note that only the corresponding author will receive an email concerning the status and is responsible for informing all co-authors. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will receive instructions for the presentation of their abstract/video.
If an author is invited to present and does not confirm their participation, the abstract/video may be withdrawn. Declined invitations will result in the automatic withdrawal of the abstract/video.
Common reasons for rejection:
- Abstract is poorly written
- Clear objective and/or hypothesis is missing
- Linkage between different parts of the abstract is unclear or difficult to understand
- Summary of essential results is inadequate or missing
ABSTRACT WITHDRAWAL
An abstract may be withdrawn upon written request by the submitting author. Requests for withdrawal must be made by 10 April 2026. After this date, we cannot guarantee that a withdrawn abstract will be excluded from publication. Withdrawal requests must include the submitting author’s name and the abstract title. To withdraw an abstract, please contact: scientific@worldendo2026.org