Prepare a strong
submission.

Prepare Your Submission

Prepare your
submission.

Use a clear title that reflects your contribution. Explain the context and purpose of your work, then describe your methods or implementation approach. Present the main findings or lessons and their implications for inclusive market systems.

Distinguish observed results from intended outcomes. Identify material limitations and acknowledge contributors. Where relevant, describe ethical approvals or permissions associated with the work.

Requirements

Submission requirements
to complete.

Requirement
Approved detail
Abstract length
300–500 words, written directly in the submission form or attached as a document.
Language
English.
Author information
Presenting author's full name, organisation and email address, collected in the submission form.
Submission route
Online via the abstract form on the Call for Abstracts page — write your abstract in directly, or attach a PDF, DOC or DOCX file up to 5MB.
Presentation formats
Panel contribution, case study presentation, lightning talk, or poster / exhibition — select your preferred format in the submission form. Final allocation is confirmed by the Secretariat during review.
Originality and permissions
To be confirmed by the Secretariat.
Review Process

How abstracts
are reviewed.

Abstracts will be assessed for relevance, clarity, the strength of the evidence or approach, and their contribution to policy or practice. The review process and presentation arrangements will be set out in the submission guidelines.

Presenting-author registration requirements, any fees, and arrangements for publishing accepted abstracts will be explained in the acceptance guidance.

Key Dates

Key
dates.

Call opens 16 September 2026
Submission deadline 16 October 2026 (EAT)
Acceptance notifications 30 October 2026
Presenter confirmation deadline 6 November 2026
Conference 25–27 November 2026
After Submission

What happens
after you submit.

You will receive an acknowledgement email with a submission reference — keep this for any follow-up enquiries. The Secretariat will contact you directly once review decisions are made, ahead of the final programme release.

Questions about your submission? Contact bdcgnetwork@mespt.org.

Go to the abstract form
Saved