How to Submit a High Quality Abstract and Improve the Chances of Acceptance

In this energising episode of the ICS Podcast, join Shannon Wallace (Urogynaecologist, USA), Malgorzata “Gosia” Starzec‑Proserpio (Physiotherapist, Canada), and Marie‑Pierre Cyr (Physiotherapist, Canada) for a practical, encouraging, and insider‑informed guide to submitting a successful abstract to the ICS 2026 Annual Meeting.

Whether you’re a physiotherapist, clinician, researcher, or any professional working in continence care, this conversation is packed with concrete tips on how to strengthen your submission—from understanding reviewer criteria, to structuring your abstract effectively, choosing the right category and keywords, avoiding common pitfalls, and presenting your work with clarity and impact.

The speakers share their combined experience as award‑winning presenters, reviewers, and international contributors, offering supportive guidance for first‑time submitters and those for whom English is not a first language. They also speak candidly about the value of sharing your work on the global stage, the confidence to put yourself forward, and what happens after your abstract is selected.

If you’re planning to submit an abstract for ICS 2026, this episode is your essential companion.

Submit your abstract between 1 February and 1 April 2026 at: https://www.ics.org/2026

ICS Podcast

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.