Abstract submissions for symposia, poster and oral presentations

Submission guidelines, Scientific Programme Committee and conference themes for AM11 Conference.

The Appearance Matters Conference welcomes abstracts on all aspects of body image and appearance. Please select the correct submission type below.

Abstract submission forms will open on Monday 1 September 2025.

How to submit your abstract

Details on submission types, formats and requirements.

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Full-length oral presentation, short talk or poster presentation

Use this form if you are submitting an abstract for:

  • a full-length oral presentation (15 min + Q&A)
  • short talk (5 min + Q&A)
  • poster presentation (displayed throughout the conference)

Abstracts must include the following subheadings:

  • Background and aims
  • Methods
  • Findings
  • Discussion

Word limit: 250 words maximum

Submission deadline: 30 October 2025

Each individual may have a maximum of two presenting roles during the conference (excluding serving as a facilitator for a roundtable).

Submit your abstract

Scientific Programme Committee

All abstracts submitted will be reviewed by the Scientific Programme Committee:

Conference themes

We welcome the submission of abstracts which relate to any aspect of body image and appearance, including the following themes:

  • Body image
  • Visible difference
  • Disordered eating and weight-related issues
  • Aesthetic and reconstructive procedures
  • Appearance-based stigma and discrimination
  • Gender, sexuality, disability, age, ethnicity and other social identities
  • Social and cultural influences
  • Interventions and service provision
  • Health promotion, public health and social policy
  • Research methods, theory, measurement and ethics