We welcome submissions from across all areas of pharmacy practice, education, research, policy, interprofessional initiatives, and workforce development that demonstrate progress toward a more inclusive and patient-centred profession.

But I am not a researcher, how can I submit an abstract?
That is completely fine! This is your chance to showcase initiative contributions you make to inclusive practice. This could be services that you offer in your pharmacy, approaches to inclusion that you use in your practice and many more. This is not a traditional research conference but a space where LGBTQIA+ pharmacy professionals and allies can connect, learn and lead meaningful change in healthcare. 

Abstracts may address (but are not limited to): 

• Inclusive pharmacy practice
• LGBTQIA+ health research
• Workforce culture and safety
• Public health and infectious diseases
• Gender-affirming care
• Education and curriculum innovation

If you feel your initiative does not quite fit any of the above categories, please contact our friendly conference team at program@prideprogresspharmacy.com.

Abstract Structure - Oral Presentations
Abstracts for oral presentations must follow the conference template and include the following sections. If you feel that your initiative does not quite fit this format, please email the friendly conference team at program@prideprogresspharmacy.com. 

Title 
This is a snappy title to concisely describe what you are presenting.

Authors
List all contributing authors and affiliations.

Background - What is known about this topic?
Provide context or rationale for your work and explain why this topic matters for pharmacy practice, patient care and/or inclusivity.

Objective(s) - Why did we do it?
Clearly state the purpose of the initiative or research. What were you trying to achieve with this initiative?

Action (Method) - What did we do?
Outline how the project was conceptualised and implemented, including methods, participants and setting. What did you do and what did the initiative involve?

Evaluation - What happened and what did we find out? 
Present key outcomes of the initiative, including what worked, what didn’t, and any measurable impacts. What were the measured impacts of this work?

Discussion - What is the takeaway message for others? 
Reflect on the significance of the work and the potential or actual implications for pharmacy practice, patient care, or inclusivity. What does your work mean for others? What can others potentially take away to use in their own practice? 

Abstract Structure - Snappys
Do you have a short event, project, topic, challenge, or reflection you want to share?  We are inviting participants to submit unstructured abstracts to be considered for our Snappys stream – a series of short presentations aimed to be thought provoking and generate conversations and ideas throughout the conference. Perhaps you had a ‘lightbulb’ moment when providing care to a community member, or maybe you want audience feedback on a practice-based challenge you are navigating. This stream is meant for creative short presentations and we encourage any and all topics!  Please submit an abstract less than 350 words in any format for consideration.

Abstract Requirements

• Maximum 350 words
• No references
• Abstracts must follow the guidance above for each category

Presentation Formats

Authors may indicate their preferred presentation format:

• A 20-minute oral presentation
• A 5-minute “Snappy” presentation
• Either format