We are pleased to invite you to participate in ISSAD 2026, an international conference focused on advancing knowledge and collaboration in the field of 'Streptococcus agalactiae' disease.

The ISSAD Board & Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) invites you to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations across a range of scientific and clinical topics related to GBS.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 12 October 2025 - 6 pm (EAT)

All submitted abstracts will undergo a review process. Feedback will be given on the acceptance of abstracts by 7 November 2025. Please note that all travel scholarships will be determined competitively based on abstracts.

Presentations of original data not yet published or presented elsewhere prior to ISSAD 2026 are highly recommended. We will also consider abstracts related to 2024 publications, contingent on compliance with applicable copyright laws with publishing journals.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that there is no infringement of copyright. In addition they are responsible for declaring any conflicts of interest and for confirming whether ethics approval has been received.

For more information, please contact us at issadconference@gmail.com.

We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Nairobi in February 2026!

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You are welcome to indicate your preference for an oral (25' talk including 5' questions) or poster presentation; however, please note that oral presentation slots are limited, and you may instead be offered the opportunity to present a poster.

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Add author’s and co-author's contact details (full first and family name, identification number, affiliation details, e-mail). Use the following sub-sections for your abstract text: 'Introduction', 'Methods', 'Results', 'Conclusion'. All abbreviations and acronyms must be defined on first use. Use generic names of drugs. Present in clear English. Abstracts not fulfilling requirements will not be considered.

✅ Submission Successful

Thank you for submitting your abstract for the 4th International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (ISSAD 2026).
Your submission has been received and will be reviewed by the scientific committee.
Feedback will be given on the acceptance of abstracts by 7 November 2025.

We appreciate your contribution and look forward to welcoming you to Nairobi, February 23–25, 2026.

Further information

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