Call for organised sessions / symposia

In collaboration with the Federation of European Societies for Tropical Medicine and International Health (FESTMIH) and the Spanish Society of Tropical Medicine and International Health (SEMTSI), the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is honoured to welcome participants to the 15th European Congress of Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH) in 2027. 

Guided by the motto “Refocusing on Global Health” the congress will serve as a vibrant platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to share insights, forge new partnerships, and advance innovative solutions for global health challenges.

We encourage researchers, practitioners, policymakers, NGO representatives, industry leaders, and early-career scientists to submit proposals for organised sessions and play an active role in shaping the congress. Bring your ideas to the forefront, share cutting-edge evidence, and help drive positive change in global health.

Submission Guidelines for organized Session

  • Proposals should be in English.
  • Sessions should be designed to fit within a 90-minute timeframe, including presentations, panel exchanges, and audience discussion.
  • Sessions should align with the congress motto, tracks and cross-cutting themes. 
  • All participants, including session organisers and speakers, are responsible for covering their own registration fees and any costs associated with their session 1.

1 Some of our congress sponsorship packages include registration passes. 

Congress tracks

Track 1

Hosts, pathogens and their interactions in the Global Health arena 

Microbiology and parasitology; Immunology; Genetics; Pathophysiology; Ecology; Global public health. 

Track 2

Major infectious diseases in a globalised world 

The big three: malaria, HIV and tuberculosis; Pneumonia, meningitis and other vaccine-preventable diseases; Vector-borne diseases; Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs); Implementation Research. 

Track 3

Clinical care and innovation: Next-generation solution

Clinical tropical medicine in resource-constrained settings; Diagnostics; Treatment care platforms; Clinical trials and community interventions; Preventive strategies and vaccines. 

Track 4

Maternal, Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Antenatal, obstetric and newborn care; Family planning, unwanted pregnancies, reproductive health rights and adolescent health; neonatal and child health; Burden and impact of tropical infectious diseases on women’s health.

Track 5

Fragile populations, mobility and preparedness

Travel health; Migration and health; Conflict and health; Global health security and epidemic intelligence; Outbreaks, epidemics and the next pandemic (Zoonosis spillovers). 

Track 6

Health systems strengthening, health equity, justice and the determinants of global health

Health systems research and primary health care in resource-constrained settings; Socio-behavioural research and implementation science; Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in a transitioning world; Malnutrition/obesity, nutritional imbalances, and poverty as a health risk factor.  Vulnerable populations (including infants, pregnant women, elderly, people with disabilities and mental health conditions). 

Cross-cutting themes 

Artificial intelligence and digital innovations for global health

Digital health; Artificial Intelligence and health. 

Combating the growing challenge of antimicrobial and vector resistance

Antimicrobial resistance. Vector resistance to insecticides; Vaccinating to prevent resistance.

Geopolitical and societal challenges

Decolonisation, health justice and equity; Health epistemology and misinformation, fake news and science denial; Global Health financing; Scientific health research as a catalyst for policy change.

Health, the environment, climate and our planet at risk

Climate crisis and its impact on health; Environmental determinants of health; One health approaches; Sustainability and planetary health. 

Evaluation Guidelines

  • Proposals will be assessed based on the scientific quality and relevance of their content, as well as the expertise and qualifications of the proposed speakers.
  • Submissions that do not include speaker names and presentation topics will not be considered for review.
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the evaluation process no later than 15 March 2027.
  • All speakers and session chairs of accepted organised sessions must complete their congress registration by no later 31 May 2027.
  • The Scientific Committee has the final say on the selection of organised sessions, and its decisions are final.
  • For further information, please contact the Congress Technical Secretariat at: ectmih2027@bcocongesos.com

Key Submission Details

Submission Deadline

December 15, 2027

How to Submit

Send your completed proposal form to ectmih2027@bcocongresos.com with the title “ECTMIH 2027: Submission for Organised Session by (Your Organisation’s Name) and (Title of Symposia).”

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of global health. We look forward to seeing your ideas take center stage at ECTMIH 2027.

Submission form