2026 Call for Proposals
Proposal submissions for the 55th CNS Annual Meeting, taking place October 14–17, 2026, in Montréal, Québec, Canada, are officially open! We invite you to help shape the 2026 program by submitting sessions across our available tracks and formats, each crafted to highlight the wide-ranging topics and expertise within child neurology.
We look forward to reviewing your submissions and building a memorable meeting experience.
Deadline: February 1
See our updated Annual Meeting Speaker Travel and Registration Policy here.
LEARNING TRACKS:
Clinical Practice
Data-driven expert summaries of the current approach to the diagnosis and management of pediatric neurologic conditions. These summaries should be explicit regarding the strength of data supporting practice recommendations, but can include some single center practice paradigms if appropriate and explicitly stated. Inclusion of illustrative case discussions is encouraged.
Research Advances
Discussion of cutting-edge research advances and how this research may eventually transform our care of people with pediatric neurologic conditions. Research can be of any type (including but not limited to basic science, translational neuroscience, clinical research, and public health research) as long as it has the potential to inform future pediatric neurologic care.
Leadership and Career Development
Discussion of leadership opportunities, career development, and career paths of interest to the CNS membership. Submissions tailored to specific career stages (e.g. mid vs. late career) or practice types (e.g. academic vs. private practice) are encouraged.
FORMATS:
Proposals can be submitted in one of the following formats:
Didactic (1 hour 15 minutes)
Featuring up to 3 speakers with the option for 3 additional individuals to serve on a panel for Q and A. The organizer can be a speaker or a panelist. Each speaker should speak for less than 20 minutes, with at least 15 minutes reserved at the end for Q and A.
WorkWorkshop (1 hour)
Small group-based discussion with a capacity of 40-60 attendees. Should be interactive without lectures (i.e. no slides, no microphones).
