The 1st International Online Conference on Geriatrics
The 1st International Online Conference on Geriatrics
10 Years of Geriatrics: State of the Art
Event's Timezone: Central European Summer Time
22 June 2026
22 July 2026
19 October 2026
Geriatric Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Surgical Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Wound Healing
Welcome from the Chair
This conference offers a platform for all interested parties to engage in an exchange of ideas and share cutting-edge research findings. The conference will encompass diverse facets of geriatric medicine, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Neurology/Psychiatry in the elderly.
- Surgical Topics.
- Internal Medicine.
- Diabetic Foot/Wound healing.
- Top 10 Abstracts from the past 10 years.
The conference will be held entirely online, allowing people from all around the world to participate without any concerns about travel or related expenses. An online conference offers a platform for quick and direct exchanges of the latest research findings and innovative ideas.
Lastly, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support and participation and wish this conference great success!
Kind regards,
Event Chair
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Clinical Centre Stuttgart, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
Prof. Dr. Ralf Lobmann, with over 30 years of experience, is a highly accomplished specialist in endocrinology, diabetology, geriatrics, and andrology. Throughout his career, he has achieved various milestones, such as becoming a Full Professor in 2010 and receiving a qualification as a Diabetologist from the German Diabetes Society in 2004. Dr. Lobmann currently heads the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Geriatrics at the Stuttgart Hospital – Bürgerhospital, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the field. With a background that includes roles as a Senior Physician and Assistant Consultant in renowned medical institutions, Dr. Lobmann brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to his practice. His dedication to patient care and continuous learning have made him a respected figure in the medical community. Dr. Lobmann's focus on research and scientific publications underscores his commitment to advancing treatments in endocrine disorders, diabetes, and geriatric care, ultimately benefiting his patients and the healthcare industry.
Session Chairs
Prof. Dr. Maria Wittmann
University Hospital Bonn: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Prof. Dr. Daniel Chan
Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia
Event Committee
Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, Faculty of Humanistic Studies, University of Cagliari, Italy
Department of Developmental Psychology and Education, Institute of Psychology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
University of West London, UK
Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Italy
School of Health Science, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
Health Director of PAIM Social & Care, Cascina, Italy,
President of Fragility Fracture Network of Italy
Department of Gerontology, University of Southampton, UK,
Department of Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton, UK
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, UK
Dartmouth College, Hanover, USA
Cancer Center, General Hospital Groeninge, Kortrijk, Belgium,
School of Nursery & Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, UK
University of Greenwich, London, UK,
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, UK
Registration
If you are registering several people under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that the submission and registration are two separate parts. Only scholars who registered can receive a link to access the conference live streaming. The deadline for registration is 19 October 2026.
Instructions for Authors
1. Deadline for abstract submission: 22 June 2026.
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 22 July 2026.
Please note:
An abstract acceptance email only confirms that your abstract has been accepted. Oral or poster presentation invitations are determined separately by the conference chairs, and you will receive an additional email with the presentation result.
Abstract Requirements
1. Types of Submissions
- Accepted: Original research abstracts; systematic reviews or meta-analyses abstracts (must comply with PRISMA 2020).
- Not accepted: Narrative, scoping, comparative, perspective, opinion, or essay-style reviews.
2. Content Requirements
- Length: 200–300 words
- Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions
- Language: Clear, publication-ready English
- Originality: Must be original and unpublished; previously published abstracts will not be considered
3. Authorship
- The submitting author must ensure all co-authors approve the content.
- Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.
Presentation Requirements
1. Each abstract must designate one presenter. To change the presenter, please contact us after you receive the oral/poster presentation invitation.
2. Only live presentations are accepted.
3. Presenters who do not attend the live session will not be eligible for awards or presentation certificates.
- Should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings, as well as tables, figures and graphs where necessary.
- Size in pixel: 1080 width x 1536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 38,1 width x 54,2 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥16.
- Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3).
- You can use our free template to create your poster.
The poster template can be downloaded HERE. We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.
It is the author's responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Publication Opportunities
1. Geriatrics Journal Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the conference's Special Issue (to be updated), published in Geriatrics (ISSN 2308-3417, Impact Factor 2.1), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. Please note, if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI Geriatrics’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
2. Proceedings Paper Publication
Please click HERE to submit your proceeding paper to the Medical Sciences Forum.
Medical Sciences Forum Template.docx
Publication Notice: Proceedings papers will undergo peer-review procedure. Acceptance at the conference does not ensure final publication.
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce that the conference will provide 4 awards including Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards.
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 4
1. Best Oral Presentation Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors selected as oral speakers who have delivered their presentation.
Criteria: Evaluation based on content quality, delivery clarity, audience interaction, and overall impact.
Prize: A prize of CHF 300 and a certificate celebrating your achievement.
2. Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have presented their work through posters.
Criteria: Evaluation based on scientific merit, creativity, and ability to attract and engage viewers.
Prize: A prize of CHF 200 and a certificate celebrating your achievement.
Winner Announcement: The award winners will be evaluated and selected by the scientific committee after the conference. Results will be announced on the website and all winners will be individually contacted via email.
Sponsors and Partners
For information regarding sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please click here.
Organizers
Media Partners
Conference Secretariat
Ms. Daria Tega
Mr. Ionut Spatar
Mr. Russell Wang
Email: iocgr2026@mdpi.com
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
