ICIC26 Call for Abstracts is now open
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Shape the Future of Integrated Care
The stage is set for ICIC26 in Birmingham, 13–15 April 2026, and the conference is inviting abstracts to help shape the programme.
Each year, the International Conference on Integrated Care is built around the knowledge and experiences shared by its global community. Contributions from researchers, practitioners, people with lived experience, clinicians and managers ensure that integrated care continues to grow and evolve across the world.
A Global Gathering
ICIC26 will bring together leaders from the UK and across the world who are engaged in the design and delivery of integrated health and social care.
Participants will explore how integrated care can:
Respond to the needs of diverse people and communities
Embrace the skills and knowledge of different professionals and practitioners
Develop innovative interventions that build on the strengths of people and technology
In doing so, the conference will examine the opportunities and challenges faced by integrated care programmes and practice, sharing lessons from local, national, and international developments.
Call for Abstracts
The International Scientific Committee (ISC), chaired by Professor Robin Miller, University of Birmingham, is seeking abstracts of good practice in research, policy, practice, and education & training. Submissions should align with the conference themes and at least one of the 9 Pillars of Integrated Care.
Abstracts are particularly encouraged from across England and the wider UK, highlighting achievements in advancing people-centred integrated care. The conference also makes every effort to include contributions from low- and middle-income countries, underrepresented regions, small charities, community groups, and people with lived experience, offering tailored support where needed.
Key Information
Deadline for abstracts: Friday, 17 October 2025
Notification of decisions: 20 December 2025
Programme release: Early 2026
All accepted abstracts will be published in the International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) and recordings of presentations and posters will be made available to IFIC’s global network.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should be clear, structured, and written in English (up to 500 words)
Up to two abstracts may be submitted, but duplicate submissions will not be accepted
Options include Oral Paper, Poster, or Workshop
Submissions must describe stakeholder involvement, especially the role of people with lived experience
References, if included, must follow Vancouver style (see IJIC.org)
Abstracts that do not follow the instructions or are of poor quality may be rejected.
For Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings, contact: fionalyne@integratedcarefoundation.org
For other programme ideas such as networking sessions or panels, contact:
Submit your abstract before 17 October 2025 and take part in ICIC26, Birmingham.
Author Support
The conference provides:
Visa support letters for accepted authors who need them
Assistance for authors from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds
The opportunity to connect with experienced reviewers for feedback before submission (ICIC@abbey.ie )
Webinars with tips on preparing a strong abstract
Register Here: How to Submit an Abstract to ICIC26 | Step-by-Step Webinar
Latin America Submissions
IFIC LatAm welcomes submissions in Spanish. Accepted papers will be presented in a dedicated virtual session during the conference.
Authors from Latin America who need help with the English instructions can contact IFICLatAm@integratedcarefoundation.org for support.
Join the Conversation
ICIC26 offers a platform to showcase the diverse practice, research, and policy innovations shaping integrated care worldwide. The conference will publish accepted abstracts in IJIC and ensure they reach a global audience through its network.
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