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Your Accepted Abstract
Will Be Published in the JIIM

All abstracts selected for presentation (oral, poster, or demo) at SIIM26 will be published by Springer Nature as a Supplement to the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (JIIM)..

Abstract Topics

  • AI Image Detection, Classification, or Other Image Processing
  • AI Infrastructure and MLOps
  • Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Implementation of AI tools
  • Education and Training
  • Enterprise Imaging, Operations, Productivity, and Workflow
  • LLMs and Text Based or Reporting Applications
  • Multimodal AI and Foundation Models
  • New Technology

Methods of Presentation

All abstract presentations will be made In-Person at SIIM26.

The three methods of presentation are:

  • Oral –  Single presenter in like-topic session. Each presentation is 7 minutes of presenting and 2 minutes of Q&A. 
  • Poster – Single or team presentation. Presentations are showcased during the roving tours and on show at all exhibit hall hours. Prepare a small 2-4 minute presentation when showcasing. 
  • Demo + Poster –  Single or team presentation. Presentations are showcased during the roving tours and on show at all exhibit hall hours. (SIIM provides monitor; presenter provides laptop). 

SIIM will not provide honoraria and will not pay expenses for presenters of accepted oral presentations or posters/demonstrations.  

Submission Details

We require all materials to be original and not previously published. If accepted, the abstract will be published in the Journal for Imaging Informatics in Medicine – no changes to the abstract after its acceptance are permitted. Submissions that are substantially similar to versions that have been accepted or submitted in parallel to other conferences with proceedings are not permitted.   

Format

  • This is a blind review process, thus abstain from using institution and corporate names within the abstract.   
  • No more than 300 words in length. PLEASE NOTE: Figure/table captions, section headings, figure/table content, keywords, and titles DO NOT count toward the 300-word limit.   
  • FIGURES: Include up to two (2) figures and/or tables. Upload figures into the portal. Include captions below the figures. Figures will be posted on the SIIM Website but will not appear in the JIIM supplement; ensure your abstract remains clear and complete in their absence.  
  • Abstracts can include links to supplemental materials, such as videos or websites. However, please note that the submitted abstract must explain the product in detail. Reviewers will not be expected to evaluate or use web-based applications.   
  • All accepted abstracts should submit a full paper to the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (JIIM).    

Submission Guidelines

Scientific Research Abstracts

This format is to be used for hypothesis-driven translational and reproducible research.   

Submitted scientific research abstracts should include the following sections: 

  • Introduction
  • Hypothesis
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion
  • Keywords
Vendor Research Abstract Submissions

If the author list includes one or more vendors, the following additional criteria apply:   

  • Submission must be a research oral abstract presentation. Vendor research posters/demos will NOT be permitted.   
  • If a product or potential product is evaluated, the evaluation must be blinded and measurable.  
  • Presentations can describe the product in the methods section, but company and product logos cannot be placed on presentation slides.   
  • All authors must be included in the conflict of interest form at the time of abstract submission whether or not the first author is a vendor author.   

CME Presenter Statement

Regardless of the institution or corporate affiliation, to ensure the meeting maintains its CME approval per provider's rules & regulations, SIIM reserves the right to remove any speaker from the program before, during, or after without warning should it be determined that they are overtly biased. All registrations and fees paid will be forfeited if the presenter is removed. The presenter may still attend the meeting, but not present.

Review Criteria

Your abstract will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance/Interest to SIIM Audience [1-5]
  • Clarity of Abstract [1-5]
  • Innovation/Innovativeness of the Abstract [1-5]
  • Scientific Rigor [1-5]

Notification letters will be sent February of 2026

Awards for Accepted Research Abstracts

Research Abstracts are eligible for several SIIM Awards. All research awardees must submit a full paper to the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (JIIM) to receive their award.

Tips for a Successful Abstract

Examples of a quality/award winning research abstracts:

Resources for writing an abstract:

Submission Portal

All submissions must be made through the official SIIM26 Abstracts Portal.  

  • When you click 'Submit Now' below, you will be redirected to the SIIM26 Abstract Submission Portal login webpage.   
  • You will be asked to ‘Create an Account’ using your full name and your email address. If you have submitted previously on the platform, you may already have a log-in.   
  • Please note - the new account you create is different from your SIIM account.   
  • Make sure to save the new portal account credentials, as they will allow you to log back in and track the status of your abstract once submitted, as well as make necessary changes until the due date of December 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.   
  • It is recommended that you use Google Chrome or Firefox to submit your abstract. We do not recommend using Edge or Safari and strongly advise against Internet Explorer.   

For questions, contact Mackenzie Mercer at the SIIM Office: mmercer@siim.org

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