CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS

• Abstract must be typed as a separate Word document, single-spaced in English, using at least 10-point size font and should not exceed 250–300 words.
• Maximum characters for the title: 100.
• Authors should be listed by initials and surname. A maximum of 5 authors allowed; if more are mentioned, only the first five will be considered.
• Do not include title, author names, or institution name in the body of the abstract.
• Name of the presenting author should be in bold.
• Tables and graphs can be included and will be counted as 600 characters each. Photographs/images/figures are not accepted.
• Proofread carefully for spelling and factual errors. Names, order of authors, and institution name will appear in JAPI as submitted.
• Standard abbreviations are acceptable. Uncommon abbreviations must be defined in parentheses the first time they appear.
• Presenting author must be a registered delegate for the conference.
• In case of difficulty, contact us at chairman@apiconscientific.com.

Abstract Categories

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 31st October 2025
• After review, committee will assign abstracts as Platform or Poster presentation
• Decision notifications will be sent via email

Orations

• Presidential Oration: Dr. G. Narsimulu
• Netaji Oration
• Dr. P. J. Mehta Oration
• Dr. G. S. Sainani Oration
• Dr. V. Parameshvara Life Time Achievement Awards (Two)
• Dr. Siddharth Shah Memorial Oration
• Dr. Y. P. Munjal Memorial Oration
• UN Brahmachari Oration
• Prof Rathinavelu Subramaniam Endowment Oration
• Sanofi Aventis Senior Lecturership in Diabetes
• Dr. Coelho Memorial Lecturership in Experimental Medicine

Award Sessions

• 1. Group I - Cardiology: Dr. D. P. Basu Young Award
• 2. Group II - Chest Diseases: Dr. E. Merck Award
• 3. Group III - Other Specialties: Dr. J. N. Berry Award
• 4. Group IV - Tropical Medicine: Dr. M. J. Shah Award

Award Guidelines

Start of Award Submission Instructions:

• The competitor must be the first author of the paper submitted for presentation at the API sessions of the Annual Conference.
• A testimonial must be submitted from the Head of the Institution stating the major work has been done by the competitor.
• Papers previously presented or published will not be considered.
• The competitor should also give a written pledge stating that the work has not been presented or published before.
• API membership is mandatory.
• Dr. D. P. Basu Awards are of ₹1,000 each
  Dr. J. N. Berry Memorial Award is ₹2,000
  Dr. M. J. Shah Memorial Award is ₹2,500.
• Upper age limit: 40 years (proof to be attached).
• Decision by a panel of judges appointed by the Governing Body of API.
• The candidate must apply for the award. Full papers will be presented in separate award sessions.
• Eight copies of the full manuscript must be submitted to Dr. G. Narsimulu, Chairman, Scientific Committee of APICON 2026, by 31st July 2025 at:
  Dr. G. Narsimulu, President Elect and Chairman Scientific Committee
• The decision of the judges is final and binding.
• No submission fee for Free Paper Sessions / Poster Presentation until 31st July 2025. Afterwards, a fee of ₹750 applies via online payment only.
• Abstracts must be submitted online at www.apicon2026.com.
• “APICON 2014 Ludhiana Original Paper Merit Awards”: 15 best oral free papers and 10 best poster presentations will receive a cash award, decided by a panel including the API President and President Elect during APICON 2026. Awards will be presented on 1st February 2026.

TENTATIVE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

• 1. Didactic lectures
• 2. Case based discussions
• 3. CPCs
• 4. Debates
• 5. Panel discussions
• 1. Cardiology
  2. Clinical Medicine
  3. Hypertension
  4. Endocrinology, Metabolism
  5. Diabetes
  6. Neurology
  7. Rheumatology
  8. Nephrology
  9. Pulmonology
  10. Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  11. Clinical Pharmacology
  12. Infections & Tropical Medicine
  13. Critical Care
  14. Hematology
  15. Medical Oncology
  16. Geriatrics
  17. Toxicology
  18. Environmental Medicine
• 6. Global Summit of International Speakers by Global Forum
• 7. Collaborative Sessions of API with other Societies / Associations
• 8. Post Graduate Program
  • Short paper presentation
  • Case report presentation
• 9. Workshops

*N.B.: All instructions and tentative topics are available on the website of APICON 2026 — www.apicon2026.com