Q1. Is it still possible to submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation at this time?
No, abstract submissions closed on 5 June 2026. However, you may still register to participate in the live sessions. All participants can contribute a full manuscript to a Special Issue published in Toxics. Find out more about this Publication Opportunity. We also recommend subscribing to the IOCTO series to stay updated on future announcements and important information.
Q2. I have been selected for an oral/poster presentation. When will it take place, and how can I join?
You can refer to the conference program available on our website. Within one week before the conference, you will receive multiple reminders with the login link and session details. Please make sure to check your email regularly.
Q3. My abstract was accepted as a poster presentation. How should the Poster Presentation be?
Authors selected for a poster presentation are required to prepare slides in addition to their poster. Presentations will be conducted online in a “Flash Slides” format, featuring a 5-minute live presentation where you share your screen and quickly present your slides, without any Q&A. For more details and the poster/slide templates, visit the Poster Presentation section under Instructions for Authors.
Q4. I cannot find the option or link to upload my oral presentation slides/poster. When and how can I upload it?
Only the submitting author has access to the “upload” function on Sciforum. If you cannot upload your file, please send it along with your Sciforum ID to iocto2026@mdpi.com. Please upload your file to the Sciforum platform by 28 August 2026.
Q5. Will I receive a Certificate of Participation? How and when will the certificates be issued?
Yes. All participants to the event and attendees to the live session are entitled to a certificate after the conference. Certificates will be available for download in the My Certificates section on Sciforum after conference closing, and you will be notified by email once they are ready.