Submit Abstracts

Abstract submissions for ICMB XII in 2025 are now open!

Please refer to the correct form if you require travel award and/or a letter verifying acceptance of abstract in order to obtain a visa.

Abstract submission for the ICMB XII are now open. Regular abstract submission is open from January 6 until April 15, 2025. The deadline for Travel Award Applications and people that need a letter verifying acceptance of their abstract in order to obtain a visa is February 16, 2025.

We are seeking presentations reporting new science and approaches across the field of marine bioinvasions. The conference program will be organized around eight core themes. Presentation of work aligning with our themes is encouraged, and we also welcome submissions on other topics.

Submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed and selected based on the quality and rigor of the abstract and the novelty of the work. If an abstract is accepted, at least one co-author will be expected to register for and attend the conference to present the work.

Regular Submission

Travel Award Submission

Abstract Requirements

To be considered for acceptance, abstracts must adhere to the following requirements:

Language of submission: English
Abstract title: maximum of 100 characters
Abstract body: maximum of 200 words
Co-authors: No limit on total number of co-authors
Submissions relating to a commercial product or service must include at least one academic co-author

Have the following information ready before you submit:

For each co-author: Full name, affiliation (institution/organization), country
The presenting author's full name and email address
Preferred presentation format: oral or poster
Does the work presented align with any of ICMB XII's core themes?

Please be sure to review the Frequently Asked Questions (below) for specific policies regarding the January call for abstracts.

For further guidance in preparing a high-quality abstract, we invite you to study these examples from the previous conference.

For comprehensive details on presentation formats and specifications, please consult our guide for presenters.

Prizes for Student Presentations

Students may opt to have their oral or poster presentation evaluated for a chance to win a prize. If you are a current student, or were a student at any time during 2024, look for the sign-up option when you're submitting your abstract.

Members of the Scientific Steering and Local Organizing Committees will evaluate presentations of all students who opt to have their work considered. To guide students in preparing a high-quality presentation, we suggest studying the prize evaluation rubric and our guide for presenters.

All students who opt in will receive a copy of their evaluation by the end of the conference, whether or not they have won a prize. This is a great way for novice presenters to get valuable feedback!

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