Minisymposium

Minisymposium Submission

We are pleased to invite researchers, practitioners and policymakers in occupational and environmental epidemiology to submit proposals for mini-symposia at EPICOH 2026. This is a unique opportunity to organise a focused session (typically 60–90 minutes) around a timely theme, bring together a panel of experts, and engage with the international EPICOH audience in Stockholm.

Why propose a minisymposium?

• Showcase an emerging topic, novel methodological approach or interdisciplinary perspective.
• Curate 3–5 presentations followed by discussion, debate or a Q&A session.
• Reach an engaged audience of peers from around the world, build collaboration networks and raise the visibility of your work.
• Benefit from being part of the EPICOH scientific programme, with full conference infrastructure and promotion.

Submission details

Opening of submission portal: 5 December 2025
Deadline for minisymposium proposals: 23 January 2026

Your submission should include the following:

• Working title of the minisymposium.
• Names, affiliations and brief bios (max 100 words each) of the proposed organiser(s).
• A short description of the session (max 300 words) explaining the theme, rationale, target audience and expected outcomes.
• A proposed outline of the session: number of contributors (speakers), presentation titles (if known) and suggested discussion format.
• Any additional remarks (e.g., links to prior related work, relevance to occupational/environmental epidemiology).
  Please note: You do not need to submit individual abstracts for each speaker at this stage. Speakers’ individual abstracts may be submitted later (if your minisymposium is accepted) via the standard EPICOH abstract submission route.

Evaluation and notification

The organising committee will assess minisymposium proposals based on relevance to occupational and environmental epidemiology, clarity of theme, diversity of contributors and potential for stimulating discussion.