Submission FAQ


What’s the difference between session proposals and poster abstracts? Session proposals are submitted to present an educational session (accredited for CE/CME credit) during the Scientific Sessions and include: a session title, category, description of what the session will cover, learning objectives for attendees and proposed faculty presenters. Session proposals are generally designed to improve knowledge/competence for health care providers, and the person who submits the proposal is usually the presenter. Poster abstracts are submitted to present a poster during one or more poster hall sessions and include: a title, category/subcategory, list of authors/institutions and the four abstract sections (background, methods, results and conclusions) as well as up to four figures/images. Abstracts generally come from research or clinical projects (in the areas of basic science, clinical science or case studies).
When will I know if my proposal has been accepted? The 2026 Scientific Sessions Subcommittee will send acceptance notifications out to the lead presenter in January 2026 (for session proposals) and March 2026 (for poster abstracts).
Can I submit a proposal with multiple speakers? Yes. Please be sure to complete the ‘Speaker Information’ form for all presenters you want to include as part of the session.
How long does my poster abstract need to be / character limit? Poster abstracts should be no longer than 2000 characters (not including spaces) for the background, methods, results and conclusions sections. This does not include the title, category, author names/institutions, figures/images and captions, etc. There is a limit of four figures/images (including charts and graphs) per submission.
What information do I need to include in my speaker bio? Speaker bios should include a brief summary (100 words or less) of the presenter’s professional and/or educational background. This field is used to collect biographical information from presenters that helps inform the Conference audience. Speaker bios will be available for PHA 2026 Conference registrants to view via the website and mobile app.
Can I update my poster abstract or breakout session proposal after submission? Yes, you may update any submitted proposals before the submission deadlines (December 8, 2025 for session proposals and February 2, 2026 for poster abstracts).
Are encore abstract submissions allowed? Yes, encore abstract submissions are permissible so long as the submission does not infringe upon any copyright, proprietary or personal right of any third party.
Will my abstract be published? Yes, all accepted poster abstracts will be published in PHA’s quarterly medical journal, Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension, after the symposium.

What’s the difference between session proposals and poster abstracts?

Session proposals are submitted to present an educational session (accredited for CE/CME credit) during the Scientific Sessions and include: a session title, category, description of what the session will
cover, learning objectives for attendees and proposed faculty presenters.
Session proposals are generally designed to improve knowledge/competence for health care providers, and the person who
submits the proposal is usually the presenter.

Poster abstracts are submitted to present a poster during one or more poster hall sessions and include:
a title, category/subcategory, list of authors/institutions and the four abstract sections (background, methods, results and conclusions) as well as up to four figures/images. Abstracts generally come from
research or clinical projects (in the areas of basic science, clinical science or case studies).

When will I know if my proposal has been accepted?

The 2026 Scientific Sessions Subcommittee will send acceptance notifications out to the lead presenter in January 2026 (for session proposals) and March 2026 (for poster abstracts).

Can I submit a proposal with multiple speakers?

Yes. Please be sure to complete the ‘Speaker Information’ form for all presenters you want to include as part of the session.

How long does my poster abstract need to be / character limit?

Poster abstracts should be no longer than 2000 characters (not including spaces) for the background, methods, results and conclusions sections. This does not include the title, category, author names/institutions, figures/images and captions, etc. There is a limit of four figures/images (including charts and graphs) per submission.

What information do I need to include in my speaker bio?

Speaker bios should include a brief summary (100 words or less) of the presenter’s professional and/or educational background. This field is used to collect biographical information from presenters that helps inform the Conference audience. Speaker bios will be available for PHA 2026 Conference registrants to view via the website and mobile app.

Can I update my poster abstract or breakout session proposal after submission?

Yes, you may update any submitted proposals before the submission deadlines (December 8, 2025 for session proposals and February 2, 2026 for poster abstracts).

Are encore abstract submissions allowed?

Yes, encore abstract submissions are permissible so long as the submission does not infringe upon any copyright, proprietary or personal right of any third party.

Will my abstract be published?

Yes, all accepted poster abstracts will be published in PHA’s quarterly medical journal, Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension, after the symposium.

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