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ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

On behalf of the Arab Association of Urology and the Saudi Urological Association, we cordially invite you to submit your research work as oral, poster, or video presentations to be peer-reviewed and included in the AAU 2026 Congress

IMPORTANT DATES:

Abstracts Opening
28 January 2026

Abstracts Opening

Early Bird Registration Opens
05 February 2026

Early Bird Registration Opens

Abstracts Deadline
28 May 2026

Abstracts Deadline

Abstracts Acceptance Announcement
20 July 2026

Abstracts Acceptance Announcement

Abstracts Registration Deadline
4 August 2026

Abstracts Registration Deadline

Please note that if your abstract is accepted, you must confirm your participation by registering for the conference before 4 August 2026.

Note: A special discounted registration rate of USD 350 will be extended exclusively to accepted presenters.

CALL FOR ORAL/POSTER/VIDEO PRESENTATIONS – ONLINE SUBMISSION ONLY

The Arab Association of Urology and the Saudi Urological Association proudly announce the call for abstracts for the combined scientific congress AAU 2026. The Scientific Committee invites individuals to submit abstracts for oral, poster, or video presentations.

You Can Submit Abstracts As
Oral
Poster
Video

Abstracts must contain original scientific data collected by the author(s). All reports must be based on work that has already been completed. No studies “in progress” will be accepted. Any established research design or method may be used.

Video Abstract Presenters will be requested to submit their video presentations in MPG, AVI, and WMV formats. Video size must not exceed 50 MB and 5 minutes duration. If the video size exceeds 50 MB, please provide a video download URL that must be valid until 22 November 2026.

ABSTRACT TOPICS
Adrenal Diseases
BPH and Male LUTS
Emergency (Trauma & Non-Traumatic)
Endourologic Surgery
Epidemiology
Female Urology / Urogynecology
Imaging / Uroradiology
Infection and Inflammation
Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Men’s Health (Andrology, Infertility, Sexual Disorder)
Neuro-Urology and Urodynamics
Oncology
Adrenal and Renal Tumours
Bladder / Urothelial Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Penile and Testicular Cancer
Paediatric Urology
Reconstructive Urology
Renal Transplantation
New Technology
Training and Education
Urolithiasis
Others
FORMAT
  • Language: All abstracts must be written in English. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to edit abstracts where the English structure makes comprehension difficult.
  • Word Limit: All abstracts must be within a 300-word limit.
  • Submission: All abstracts must be submitted via the abstract portal on the website and should include the following:
    • Title: The research title
    • Author(s): Please provide the name(s), organization(s), position(s), address, phone number, fax number, and email address.
    • Presenter: Please provide a short biography about the presenter.
    • Purpose: What was the major reason for undertaking the project? Any secondary objectives?
    • Methods: What principles, methods/methodological approaches and materials did you use?
    • Results: What were the main findings from your analysis?
    • Conclusion(s): What have you concluded from the study? What are your suggestions for future work? What are the implications of the project? How will the results be translated into physiotherapy practice/management/education/policy?
    • Ethical Approvals: All experimental studies should be approved by at least one ethical committee. Please indicate the ethical committee(s) that approved your research15.
    • Funding Acknowledgements: Please acknowledge all funding sources that supported your work. If the work was unfunded, please state this.
    • Publication/Previous Presentation/Award(s): Please indicate if your work has been published, presented at a major conference prior to AAU 2026, or if it has won any awards.

You will be notified of the receipt of your abstract by email. If you do not receive an email within two weeks of submission or have any additional queries, please contact us at: aaucongress@wearemci.com.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to make the final decision about the abstract acceptance, either to be presented as oral or poster, and its scheduling into the program based on topics and time constraints19.
  • The language of the conference is English.
  • All abstracts must be prepared using the abstract submission guidelines.
  • Each abstract submission must indicate if the material was published or presented at any prior conferences or if it received any awards.
  • All presenters must register and pay the fees to attend the conference within the registration deadline of acceptance of the abstract and be present at the time of the conference. Failure to register for the conference will result in the cancellation of the submission.
  • A certificate of appreciation will be given to all presenters to honor their presentation. This is in addition to the attendance certificate that is issued to all participants.
  • Fee or payment of travel/living expenses or registration charges will NOT be provided and must be arranged by the participants. Payment and registration should be processed simultaneously within the registration deadline mentioned in your email of receiving acceptance of the notification.
Best Video Abstracts will Compete in the Exclusive Country Competition

Top-rated video presentations will be invited to participate in a Country Competition Exclusive Session, where selected presenters will represent their country.

Recognition & Awards to Abstract Presenters
Best Presentation Recognition

Top submissions will be recognized during the Congress in the following categories:

  • Best Oral Presentation – For impactful and well-delivered research shared in oral sessions.
  • Best Poster Presentation – For visually engaging and scientifically robust posters.
  • Best Video Presentation – For innovative and educational surgical or procedural videos.

The winner will be announced and awarded during the Closing Ceremony, offering prestigious recognition on a regional stage.

Certificate of Excellence

All accepted abstracts will receive a Certificate of Appreciation, presented during the event to honor their contribution.

Featured Recognition

Selected abstracts will be highlighted during relevant sessions, offering authors visibility among leading urologists and researchers.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR ABSTRACTS!