Thank you for being a member of the 2026 ACIPC International Conference Review Panel. Below are some tips to assist you. Most importantly, we ask you to complete all reviews by 12 July, 2026.

Please contact mail@conferencedesign.com.au ASAP if you cannot make the deadline so we can find alternative reviewers.

About the Conference

The ACIPC International Conference invites healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the fundamental principles and innovative strategies essential for navigating the evolving landscape of infection prevention and one health by fostering a culture of continuous learning and exploration. The conference aims to address emerging challenges, promote innovative approaches, and create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued. The theme of the conference is ‘Circles of influence – Evidence-based Practice and Practice Based Evidence’.

The conference will be held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland, from 08 – 11 November.

Presentation Formats

• Research Presentation: 15 minutes, plus 3 minutes for question time
• Practice/Policy Presentation: 15 minutes, plus 3 minutes for question time
• Lightning Talk: 5-minute presentation, plus 3 minutes for question time
• Poster Presentation: Physical A0 poster. A meet the poster presenters session will be held during the lunch break on the Tuesday of the conference and some poster presenters may be invited to give a short talk.

Reviewer Notes

• All abstracts will be double blinded and reviewed by two reviewers.
• All accepted abstracts will be published online in a special supplement of Infection, Disease and Health (idhjournal.com.au) a few days before the conference commences.
• We ask that all reviews are completed by 12 July 2026.
• We anticipate that reviewers will be allocated approximately 10 abstracts. Abstracts will not be more than 250 words and will be in a structured format.
• More information regarding the abstract submission process and presentation formats can be found on the conference website – https://acipcconference.com.au/abstracts/

Overview of the Abstract Reviewing Process

The abstract reviewing process is overseen by the ACIPC Scientific Conference Organising Committee.

Reviewers are required to score each abstract on a scale of 1 to 5 in respect to the following criteria: (1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Average, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent)

1. the clarity of the background and aim/s of the practice/policy
2. the appropriateness of the methods and analysis
3. results and future actions

Abstract Review Criteria – Practice/Policy

Abstracts submitted under practice/policy must have a clear problem/issue identified, what was done to rectify the problem/issue, their results, and conclusions and lessons learnt.

To aid your assessment of the submission against these criteria, please consider the following points for each:

1. Background and aim/s of the practice/policy

• Does the background address what the problem/issue is?
• Is what is known about the problem/issue outlined and how has this been derived?
• Is the project clear and well presented?

2. Appropriateness of the methods and analysis

• Are the methods and analysis clearly presented?
• Is what was done to address the problem/issue clearly outlined?
• Are there flaws in underlying assumptions or inferences?
• Is the information contemporary and relevant to the conference?

3. Results and future actions

• Is there discussion of how the results were used in practice?
• Is there discussion on lessons learnt?
• Are the findings innovative and unique to knowledge and best practice?

Once the abstract has been scored against the above criteria, reviewers are asked to make a recommendation as to whether the submission should be accepted in one of the following presentation formats, or rejected.

• Oral practice/policy presentation
• Lightning talk
• Poster presentation

Reviewers will also be able to make confidential comments regarding the submission to the Committee and provide comments and suggested edits to the author which will be delivered with the final decision.

Once the reviews have been completed, the Scientific Conference Organising Committee will review the scores, recommendation of the reviewers, and any comments in determining which abstracts will be accepted.

Online Review Portal

• Reviewers can log into the reviewer portal using the link sent to them via email.
• When reviewing abstracts, reviewers must click “Update” to save scores and comments. Reviewers will be able to come back to the record later and make changes if required.
• Once the review of an abstract is finalised select the “Completed” check box and click “Submit Completed Review”.
• Once the review has been completed, reviewers cannot make changes.
• Please contact the Conference Secretariat with any questions or issues regarding the portal: mail@conferencedesign.com.au.