2026 International QA Virtual Conference

Dates: 20th - 22nd May 2026 

Location: Online

Call for Abstracts

We’re now inviting abstract submissions for the 2026 International QA Virtual Conference this May, and we’d love to hear from members and the wider research quality community who have ideas, insights or practical experience to share.

Whether your session focuses on current skills, future skills, GxPs, quality culture or supporting those new to QA, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a programme that is relevant, forward-looking and genuinely useful for delegates.

Submitting is straightforward: you’ll be asked to provide your name, email address, organisation and country of residence, along with your session type and proposed duration (30 or 60 minutes), as well as the theme that your abstract aligns with. You’ll also need to include an abstract title, a brief synopsis (2–3 sentences), a full session description outlining the background and intended conclusion, three learning objectives and the development level of your session.

Which conference theme best fits your proposed session?

• Current Skills – What do we need to do really well right now, and how do we improve?
• Future Skills – What will QA professionals need next, and what’s coming over the horizon?
• Quality Culture – How do we create environments where quality is lived, not just documented? 
• New to QA – Support and practical learning for early-career or transitioning professionals
• GxP Specific – A topic linked to a specific GxP area

We warmly welcome contributions from both experienced speakers and first-time presenters — if you have something valuable to share, we’d really encourage you to submit.

Abstract submission tips:

A strong abstract is clear, focused and grounded in real experience. Tell us what your session is about, why it matters, and what delegates will take away. We love submissions that share practical examples, lessons learned or useful tools and approaches - whether your session is a presentation, panel or discussion. Keep your synopsis short and punchy (2–3 sentences), then use the full description to add context: what challenge or topic you’re addressing, what you’ll cover, and what people will leave with. Include three (3) clear takeaways/learning objectives such as a method, insight, or action delegates can apply in their own work.

Not sure if your idea is big enough? If it's useful, thoughtful, and relevant to the community, we want to hear it.

Submit your Abstract