Call for Pre-Conference Short Courses (Full and/or Half-Day)
Submission Guidelines | Submit
Abstract Submissions Open: Monday, August 3, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Questions: annualmeetingprogram@diaglobal.org
As the leading global platform for the life sciences community, the DIA 2027 Global Annual Meeting is where the world’s experts (industry, regulators, academia, and patients) come together to exchange ideas and drive meaningful progress in healthcare. Thousands of professionals across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices will gather to explore innovations that improve health worldwide.
Short Courses take attendees on a deep dive into a specific area of interest while promoting networking and discussion with like-minded thought leaders. They should be “hands-on” interactive learning experiences for a group of 25-50, designed to enhance knowledge and improve the day-to-day job function of participants. Be sure your abstract outlines your plan to offer a course that is creative, interactive, unique, and informative.
Half-Day Pre-Conference Short Course
- Course duration is three hours and 15 minutes (3 hrs 15 mins) of instruction
- Will have a lead instructor and no more than one co-instructor
- Conducted virtually within the two weeks prior to DIA 2027. DIA will consult with the chair to confirm the date and time of the course
Full-Day Pre-Conference Short Course
- Course duration is six hours and 30 minutes (6 hrs 30 min) of instruction
- Will have a lead instructor and no more than two co-instructors
- Held in person onsite, one day prior to DIA 2027
General Submission Requirements
Please read the following instructions carefully; incorrect or incomplete abstracts will not be considered:
- Only full Session, Forum, Workshop, or Short Course abstracts will be accepted. Individual presentation abstracts will not be reviewed.
- After the abstract is accepted, the abstract author is responsible for recruiting speakers, following the speaker guidelines in Speakers Corner.
- No more than one participant from the same company may be included in any single session, including Chairs and speakers.
- Abstract titles must clearly and concisely reflect the session content. DIA reserves the right to edit titles for clarity or alignment with overall program themes.
- Co-Chairs and Co-presenters (two speakers presenting the same content) are not permitted
Timeline
· August 3: Call for General Abstracts opens
· September 17: Call for General Abstracts closes
· End of January 2027: Abstract Notification
Please note that DIA and the 2027 Annual Meeting Program Committee have the right to request authors to revise abstracts. Potential revisions include direction of topic, blending with another submission, or revising the proposed level of difficulty.
