Abstracts Instructions for the On-Line Abstract Submission System

These instructions can be accessed at any time from the Abstract Submission System by clicking “see instructions”.
The Abstract Submission System is accessed here:

To use the abstract submission system you must first register as a user. You will then receive an access key which will enable you to login and use the system.

Getting your Access Key
The Abstract Submission System will require you to provide your contact details. Please note that the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are compulsory.
Please make sure you enter your email address correctly, since your Access Key and confirmation of the submitted abstract/s will be sent to you by email. Once you have completed the necessary details, please click the “Continue” button at the bottom of the page.

Submitting your abstract
The Abstract Submission System will now require information about the abstract to be submitted:

Title: of your abstract

Preferred presentation type: please select your preferred presentation type; platform/poster. Please note that the final presentation type will be determined by the Scientific Advisory Committee

Category: please select the category from the list displayed in the drop down menu. The categories for the 8th European Congress on Epileptology are:
• Adult epileptology
• Basic sciences
• Drug therapy
• Genetics
• Neuroimaging
• Social issues/Nursing
• Paediatric Epileptology
• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Psychiatry
• Neuropsychology
• Surgical Treatment/VNS
• Epilepsy Syndromes
• Alternative Therapies

Abstract Text: Please copy and paste your abstract here to contain no more than 250 words.

Please ensure the abstract you are submitting is the final version. You will not be permitted to make any changes once you have submitted the abstract.

Author information: please enter FULL FIRST NAME and LAST NAME of the abstract authors. Please click on the “Presenting” column to indicate who will be presenting the abstract at the congress. Please note that ONLY ONE PRESENTING AUTHOR should be selected. The “Affiliation Nos.” must correspond to the affiliation information requested further down the page
Affiliation: please indicate FULL NAME OF THE INSTITUTION, CITY and COUNTRY, and enter the “Affiliation Nos.” in the author’s information accordingly
Once this information is completed please click the “Continue” button at the bottom of the page.
The abstract submission system will now show a summary of all the details entered. Please edit any incorrect details here, as changes cannot be made once the information has been processed.

The “continue” button will process your details and provide you with your Access Key. Once you receive your Access Key you will be able to log in and view abstracts already uploaded.