session talk
Session Talks form the backbone of the FEMS MICRO 2027 scientific programme, offering researchers the opportunity to present their work through a live, in-person 10-minute presentation followed by an audience Q&A.
Talks are grouped with related research topics, with up to four presentations featured within a 60-minute session, creating a focused environment for scientific discussion and knowledge exchange.
This format is ideal for researchers looking to share their results in greater depth, engage directly with attendees, and contribute to in-depth discussions within their field.
Submission deadline: 15 December (23:59 CET)
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Session proposals close 30 Sept
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Abstract submissions are now open
| Session proposals close 30 Sept | Abstract submissions are now open
How to submit a session talk
Choose your topic
Explore the topic tracks and select the one that best fits your research. You may also select a secondary topic track if needed.
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Review the guidelines
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Review the below guidelines carefully to ensure your submission adheres to the specific requirements.
Log in to the submission portal
Create an account on the Session Talk submission portal and start your submission process.
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Complete the submission
Provide your contact details, your abstract, and disclose any conflicts of interest. Early career researchers can also apply for funding after this step.
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Track your submission
You will receive a confirmation email after submission. Final acceptance notifications will be sent mid-March 2027. If not selected to present, we still welcome you to register and attend.
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session talk guidelines
A good extended abstract consists of an introduction, the main description of theory or method broken down as appropriate and illustrated with figures, conclusions, optional acknowledgements and references. It should reflect work that is actually completed at the time of submission and not plans or ideas that are still taking shape in the mind of the author or research that is still highly immature.
You will need the following information to complete the session talk (extended abstract) submission:
Abstract title: title should be clear, concise, and descriptive, effectively conveying the main focus of your work (24 words limit).
Extended abstracts must be no more than 400 words, excluding the title and excluding the name(s) and institutes/companies of the authors and co-authors.
A summary of the extended abstract must be submitted as well; this will be used for promotion purposes if the abstract is accepted (200 words limit).
All co-authors must be listed using the submission portal (please exclude from the abstract).
All listed co-authors must have reviewed the abstract and accepted responsibility for its contents.
Extended abstract titles or body should not include phone numbers, email or website addresses.
The extended abstract should consist of text supporting the key messages. If a figure is included, ensure that it is referenced correctly.
Topics: refer to the topic tracks listed and select the most appropriate ones (max. 2 topic areas) in the submission portal form so that the programme committee can place your abstract in the appropriate session during the review process.
Symposium preference: In the submissions portal, select a preferred symposium based on the subject of your session talk.
List any references that are relevant to the content of your abstract submission.
The review process
FEMS is committed to fostering programmes that reflect our core values – of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, therefore we support and promote diversity of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, discipline, career-stage and geography, among other domains across all areas of the Congress & Exhibition.
Abstracts submitted are scored and evaluated based on:
Introduction: Why is your work important? Does it fill any gaps in knowledge or research? What is the context?
Objective: What are the objectives? You may include a short statement of your hypothesis.
Method: Explain your methods, such as study design. What was done, by whom, how and where? What measurements were taken and how were the data managed
Findings: What did you find, discover or achieve? Not just in subjective terms, but also in the form of data. How significant were your findings?
Conclusion: What were your overall findings? What do they mean? How could the methods be improved? Is this work part of a bigger piece of research or strategy? What are the suggestions for future work?
Topic: Is the content of the abstract in line with the topic(s) you have selected during the submission process? Is the abstract relevant to the topic(s)?
Novelty and impact: How is this research/finding unique? What is the benefit and for whom?
Reviews are blind, meaning that reviewers do not see the names of submitters, or their affiliations.
important dates and deadlines
Open call for session proposals: 8 Jul - 30 Sep 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Open call for abstract & grant submissions: 2 Sep - 15 Dec 2026 (23:59 CET)
Early bird registration: 15 Mar - 14 Apr 2027
Regular registration: 15 Apr- 3 Jun 2027
Late registration: 4 Jun - 8 Jul 2027
