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1. Abstract submission deadline: 26 February 2027
2. Abstract acceptance notification deadline: 25 March 2027
3. Covering author registration deadline: 24 April 2027
Please note:
An abstract acceptance email only confirms that your abstract has been accepted. However, the conference chairs decide separately whether your presentation will be oral or a poster, and you will receive another email with the result.
Symmetry 2027 will accept abstracts only. Abstracts must be submitted online via Sciforum.net by creating an account and using the “Submit Abstract” function. No template is required.
Note: Authors are encouraged to use their institutional email address.
Abstract Requirements
1. Abstracts must be written in English and be clearly aligned with the conference scope and one of the session topics;
2. Lenght: 200-350 words;
3. Basic Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, Funding/Acknowledgement (if any);
4. Upon submission, you can select if you wish to be considered for oral poster presentation (or both). Following assessment by the Chairs and Scientific Committee, you will be notified by 15 April 2027 whether your contribution has been accepted for oral or poster presentation.
1. Plenary lecture: 40 minutes, including Q&A;
2. Keynote lecture: 30 minutes, including Q&A;
3. Invited lecture: 20 minutes, including Q&A;
4. Short oral presentation: 15 minutes, including Q&A;
Each presentation should:
1. Communicate the research question or objective, methodology, key results, and scientific novelty;
2. Use a clear and logical structure, typically the Introduction-Methods-Results and Discussion structure (IMRaD) or a field-appropriate alternative;
3. Emphasize the relevance of the work;
4. Support key findings with clear figures or tables where appropriate;
5. Conclude with a critical interpretation of the results and their impact.
Posters will be displayed in portrait orientation on designated poster boards.
Each poster should include the following:
1. Maximum size: A0 (84 x 120 cm / 33 x 47 in) (in vertical orientation);
2. Posters must include: Title, authors, affiliations, and contact information;
3. Provide a structured overview of the research, including the objective, a concise description of the methodology, the main results supported by clear and well-labeled figures or tables were appropriate, and a brief conclusion highlighting the key findings and their relevance.
4. Authors are responsible for printing their posters prior to the conference. For suggestions on poster design, please click here.
Abstract submission and conference registration are separate processes. Please ensure that the same email address is used for both abstract submission and event registration.
At least one author (the Covering Author) must register to ensure inclusion of the presentation and publication of the accepted abstract. Failure to complete registration by the Covering Author by the deadline will result in withdrawal of the abstract from the scientific program.
Note: The Conference Organizing Team reserves the right to review, limit, suspend, or decline registrations and paticipation wherein activity is determined to be excessive, non-targeted, inconsistent with the intended scientific participation model of the conference portofolio, or disruptive to conference relevance, attendee experience, moderation capacity, or operational integrity. We kindly ask participants to register only for events relevant to their field of experience.
The responsible use of generative AI tools in the preparation of abstracts, posters, and presentations is permitted; however, any such use must be clearly disclosed, specifying the tool employed and its role. Authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their work.
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the work, participated in drafting or critically revising the abstract, and approved the final version. The submitting (presenting) author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submission, including its content and authorship order.
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the integrity, interpretation, or presentation of their work. Failure to provide accurate disclosures may result in the removal of the abstract from the conference program and associated publications.
1. Copyright Ownership
In accordance with Swiss copyright law, you, as the author, are the original creator of your work and retain full copyright ownership of your submitted abstract.
2. License Grant
By submitting your abstract for publication on the Sciforum.net platform, you grant MDPI, the platform’s publisher, a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:
- Publish, reproduce, and distribute the abstract online.
- Make the abstract publicly available in connection with the conference.
3. Author’s Retained Rights
This license is non-exclusive. As you retain full copyright, you are free to:
- Reuse, republish, and build upon your work in any way.
- Develop the abstract into a full paper for submission to other journals or publications.
- Enter into subsequent agreements, including granting an exclusive license or transferring copyright to another publisher for a future version of the work.
4. Author’s Responsibility
You remain solely responsible for complying with the policies of any other journal or publisher to which you may submit a subsequent version of your work, particularly concerning prior publication rules. MDPI and Sciforum.net bear no responsibility for any conflicts arising from your future submissions.