Abstract Notifications
Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the 55th Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting, taking place October 14–17, 2026, in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Abstract notification emails were sent on June 16, 2026. If you have not received your notification, please check your spam or junk folder. You may also view your abstract status by logging into the abstract submission system and selecting “View All” next to MY SUBMISSIONS: catalyst.omnipress.com.
Authors whose abstracts were accepted are asked to confirm their participation by July 10, 2026.
Late-Breaking Abstract Submissions Closed
Late-Breaking Abstract submissions will be accepted June 22–July 5. This category is reserved for high-impact research that was not available by the regular abstract submission deadline of May 3, 2026. Submissions must either describe a major clinical trial likely to significantly influence clinical practice using data unavailable by the May 3 deadline, or present a discovery representing a major advance in the field based on critical experiment(s) conducted after the regular deadline.
Presentation Times
| Platform Sessions | Oral Abstract Presentations (in the NeuroNook) | Poster Presentations |
| Friday, October 16 2:30 – 4:15 PM EDT | Thursday, October 15 12:30 – 1:45 PM EDT 5:30 – 7:00 PM EDT | Thursday, October 15 12:30 – 1:45 PM EDT 5:30 – 7:00 PM EDT |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-authors present?
Only listed authors can present posters.
Can changes/updates be made to the abstract? How is that done?
Unfortunately, changes cannot be made once an abstract is submitted. However, you may update your final poster if there are no significant changes to your results and conclusion.
What is the copyright and embargo policy?
Click here for the Child Neurology Society Copyright and Embargo Policy.
Does CNS accept encore abstracts?
Abstracts that have not been presented previously are preferred, but abstracts will be considered if they have only been presented at one national/international conference within the last 12 months before submission (May 3, 2026). Authors must identify the previous presentation venue, verifying that the work was presented before a substantially different audience.
Are there guidelines for submitting a case report?
Click here for comments and guidelines on submitting a case report.
Where will abstracts be published?
All accepted abstracts will be published in the Annals of Neurology – October 2026 supplement.
What is the withdrawal policy?
Abstracts can be withdrawn at any time during the submission period. No abstracts can be withdrawn after July 31st. Requests for withdrawal must be sent to the CNS National Office (nationaloffice@childneurologysociety.org).
What is the size of the poster? Is there a template?
The dimensions are 2.5 feet in width x 3.5 feet in height (vertical), and you will need to print your own poster, as there is no online upload. You can use this template here as a guide.
What are the poster drop-off and pick-up times?
Information will be communicated closer to the Annual Meeting.
When are the specific poster times for presenters to stand by their posters?
Refer to Presentation Times at the top of the page.
What is the best practice for logos?
When placing a logo on a scientific abstract poster, the CNS practice for logo size is:
- Size: The logo should be 2-3 inches wide, which is approximately 5-10% of the poster’s width.
- Resolution: Use a high-resolution logo (minimum 300 DPI) to ensure clarity.
- Placement: Position the logo at the top of the poster—top left or top right.
- White Space: Maintain ample white space around the logo to keep it distinct from other elements.
This balance ensures the logo is visible and professional and does not detract from the poster’s scientific content.
