The CSP Conference 2026 will take place at Glasgow Scottish Event Campus (SEC) from 19 to 20 October 2026. You can be part of it! Read more about how you can get involved.
Late and breaking abstracts
It’s not too late to be part of the CSP Annual Conference!
Missed out on the call for abstracts earlier this year? You have another opportunity! A final call for late and breaking abstracts for the CSP Annual Conference will be made in June, and the submission form will be on this page from 1 June.
Abstract submissions are open to all, so start thinking about the research, quality improvement activities and case reports that you want to share with a nationwide audience of physiotherapy professionals and students.
We welcome abstracts about case reports and study protocols. However, we cannot accept submissions with pending/ incomplete data or results.
- Submissions will open from 1 June to 24 June.
Student abstracts
The CSP Student Conference will be held at the SEC on Monday 19 October.
Abstract submitters must be CSP student members.
Student abstracts must be about work completed as a pre-registration physiotherapy student.
Student abstracts can be presented as an oral rapid 5 on Monday 19 October or as a poster in the exhibition hall (also available online).
Helpful guidelines
Please read the abstract submission guidelines carefully before submitting your student or late and breaking abstract.
Submission dates
- Late and breaking abstracts (principal conference): 1 June -24 June
- Student abstracts: 24 June
Webinars
Support for presenters
If you are presenting at this year's conference, presenter guidelines will be available on the webpage in due course. Please refer to the FAQs below if you have any specific questions or contact the team on conference@csp.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
I want to submit a late and breaking abstract but the system is closed?
The submission system for late-breaking abstracts is open from 1 to 24 June.
Do I need to register for the conference if my abstract is accepted?
Yes. Acceptance of your abstract does not automatically register you for the event.
If you are presenting an abstract at the main conference on 19 to 20 October, you will need to purchase a ticket to attend, as the CSP is unable to cover attendance costs.
However, if you are presenting at the student conference on 19 October, you can book a ticket free of charge.
I am presenting a poster. Do I have to attend in person?
Yes, the CSP requires all poster presenters to attend in person and be present during the designated poster sessions.
Presenters must put up their posters in the poster hall and be available to engage in discussion about their research during the final 20 minutes of the lunch break on each day of the conference.
Failure to present in person may result in withdrawal of the abstract from the conference programme.
I am a poster presenter. Do I have to attend both days
Attending conferences is a valuable form of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), offering opportunities to engage with peers, build connections, and gain insights from professionals in the field, in addition to presenting your abstract and poster.
Although attendance on both days is not compulsory, we strongly encourage it to take full advantage of the CPD opportunities and the broader conference experience. We have different delegates attend each day who will be interested in the poster hall.
If you are facing financial barriers, you may be eligible to apply for our Widening Participation Award. We particularly welcome applications from members who are presenting, haven't previously attended conference and people with marginalised identities. Click here for further details.
I cannot attend the conference. Can a colleague present my poster on my behalf?
The CSP requires all poster presenters to attend in person and be present during the designated poster sessions.
If you are unable to attend, only named authors can present on your behalf. They must purchase a ticket to attend.
As a presenter, can I choose what day I present?
All conference sessions are carefully planned and programmed to complement each other. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to accommodate individual requests regarding the day on which you present.
Is there financial support to attend the conference?
In specific circumstances, you can apply to our Widening Participation Award or other grants for financial support to attend.
I have accessibility needs. Can you accommodate my attendance?
The CSP is committed to ensuring our events are accessible to all. If you have specific needs, please contact the team at conference@csp.org.uk
