Abstract Guidelines

Steps for Abstract submission:

Here are the instructions for submitting your abstract for ASSICON 2026 Pune:
  • Log on to the ASSICON 2026 Pune website.
  • Click on the "Abstracts Submission Section."
  • You will need to create a profile on the ASSICON 2026 official Oxford Management Abstract portal and verify your email ID.
  • Upon verification of your email ID, you will be redirected to the abstract submission form.
  • Please read the general guidelines carefully.
  • Select the appropriate presentation category.
  • Click on the topic category in which you want to submit the abstract.
  • Now, upload your abstract.
  • Once it is uploaded, press the "Submit" button on the screen.
  • Your abstract has been successfully uploaded only if you receive a dialogue box on the screen stating "Abstract has been submitted successfully."


General Guidelines

At ASSICON 2026, the organizers wish to encourage more delegates to present their work. With this in mind, abstracts can be submitted for submission in 11 broad categories. The best abstract will be selected for presentation at the VTI Gold Medal paper session.



Rules :
  • Abstract submission can ONLY be done through the ASSICON 2026 Website.
  • Both registered delegates and prospective delegates are allowed to submit abstract.
  • Registered delegates and prospective delegates need to create a profile on ASSICON 2026 website.
  • The same paper cannot be submitted for presentation in two different categories.
  • A delegate can make only 1 presentation in each category.
  • Only the lead author of the paper can make a scientific presentation at ASSICON 2026.
  • Presenting author and no one else from the team gets a certificate for presentation.
  • The names of authors and the lead author cannot be changed after submission.
  • Please do not mention name of author or institution anywhere in the abstract or else, it will mean automatic disqualification.
  • The submitted scripts will be reviewed by a panel of experts in a blinded and coded fashion; ASSICON 2026 Scientific Committee will intimate the delegate about the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
  • The decision of the scientific committee is final regarding selection of your abstract for presentation at the conference.
  • The ASSICON 2026 Committee reserves the right to withdraw a paper at any time.


ASSI VTI Gold Medal Award
  • Only VAAS members are eligible.
  • Only unpublished (as on the date of abstract submission deadline) original research is eligible. Review articles and case reports are not permitted.
  • A full manuscript must be submitted along with the abstract.
  • Papers previously presented at ASSI conferences (e.g., ASSICON, ICS) are not eligible.
  • Each candidate is allowed to present only one paper for the competition.
  • The submitted research must have valid approval from a registered Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee.
  • Papers found to contain plagiarism will be rejected.
  • If the submitted paper is selected for any other ASSI Award simultaneously, it will be automatically withdrawn from consideration for the VTI Gold Medal.
  • If any false declaration is identified in the submitted undertaking, the paper will be rejected, and punitive action will be taken against the author and co-authors.


Presentation Categories:

Free Paper Podium Presentation

(There will be 4 to 5 Paper presentation session with Best Presenter Award for each session)

Scientific research that you have conducted can be presented as Free Papers. If the paper is selected, then you will get an opportunity to make a podium presentation of your work at ASSICON 2026.

The reviewers of the Free Papers score the papers based on various criteria. Papers competing in the VTI Gold Medal Paper session are required to submit full paper along with master chart. Not submitting Full Paper & Master chart will result in disqualification of the paper from VTI Gold Medal Paper Session.



Rules :
  • Abstract submission deadline: 30th September 2025.
  • Submit Abstract (250 words) in plain text format.
  • The abstract should be structured as title, introduction, materials & methods, results and conclusions. It should include five keywords.
  • Topic Categories
  • Indicate which one of the categories the paper may be included :
    • Degenerative Spine
    • Infections / TB
    • Trauma
    • Spinal Deformity - Scoliosis / Kyphosis
    • Cervical Spine / Craniovertebral Spine
    • Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery
    • Basic Sciences
    • Metabolic / Osteoporosis
    • Complications
    • Innovations / Technology
    • Miscellaneous
  • It is mandatory for the author/s to submit on demand a Master chart of study data to ASSICON 2026 Scientific Committee. The master chart should be verified and countersigned by the Head of Department in cases where the work has been done in a teaching institute or when the manuscript is a multi-centre study. Failure to produce the Master chart may invite disqualification.


Video Podium Presentation

At ASSICON 2026, we will be running an OPEN Theatre where videos made by delegates will be presented by the delegates. The videos must highlight routine or innovative procedures, newer technique or even examination of a patient.

The videos will be reviewed by our reviewers. The 4 best videos will be selected for presentation in the Best Video Competition at ASSICON 2026. The rest of the selected videos will get a presentation during the open theatre session.



Rules :
  • Abstract submission deadline: 30th September 2025.
  • Both a written abstract and a video must be submitted for evaluation.
  • Written abstract must explain what the video is aiming to demonstrate (150 words).
  • Manufacturer’s demo videos are not allowed and will mean automatic disqualification.
  • Please submit videos to   assiconpune@gmail.com


Technical specifications for the video file are as follows:
  • File format: .mp4
  • Duration: Maximum 8 minutes
  • The 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio is preferred. Please edit in the native format of your camera if you can. 4:3 is acceptable. However, please do not “stretch” your video.
  • The maximum video size allowed as an abstract is 500 mb
  • Patient Privacy: Identifying information, including patients' names, initials, or hospital numbers, must not appear. This typically happens in pre and post-operative radiographs, and MRIs. Written consent must be obtained from each person appearing in the work.


Interesting Case Innovative Idea Podium Presentation

An interesting case / series of cases either because it is an unusual presentation or an unexpected outcome or innovatively treated is ideal for presentation during this session. If selected, you will get a podium presentation to highlight your case. The best presentations will be selected for the BEST CASE session at ASSICON 2026.



Rules :
  • Abstract submission deadline: 30th September 2025.
  • Submit Abstract (250 words) in English in plain text format.
  • The abstract should be structured as title, introduction, materials & methods, results and conclusions. It should include five keywords.
  • Submission of abstract is online only. Details of submission process in general guidelines.

Present Your Publication Session

This is a new session in which you can present your published work about which you can be proud of. The published work must not be presented in any previous ASSICON or at National / International / Conferences.



Rules :
  • The article has to be published in a pubmed indexed journal between August 20, 2024 to August 15, 2025
  • Abstract, full text pdf as well as pubmed citation should be submitted.
  • Submission of all the details will be online only on ASSICON 2026 website.


E-Poster Session

An E-poster is a short PowerPoint presentation detailing your scientific work. At ASSICON 2026, your PPT will be uploaded onto computers at the conference venue and will be open for viewing by delegates during the course of the conference.

Judges will select the 5 best posters. The lead author of these posters will get an opportunity to make a 2 min presentation to the judges at the poster display area. There will be an award for Best Poster.

All posters carry the same weightage as Free Papers. Poster presenters will receive an acknowledgement certificate from ASSICON 2026.



Rules :
  • Abstract submission deadline: 30th September 2025.
  • Submit Abstract (250 words) in English in plain text format.
  • The full paper should be structured as title, introduction, materials & methods, results and conclusions. It should include five keywords.
  • There is a prize for the Best Poster.


Criteria for Disqualification:

Automatic disqualification occurs if:

  • Disclosure of author(s) name(s) or affiliation(s) directly or indirectly anywhere in the text of the paper.
  • Previously published study.
  • Papers previously presented in ASSICON.
  • Plagiarized / doctored study.
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