Whether you want to give a talk, present a poster or take on the 3-mins 3-slides challenge, this is a great opportunity to share your research in front of a friendly, supportive crowd. We’re especially keen to hear from undergrads, master’s students and PhD researchers – if you’ve got something to say, we want to hear it. Submit your abstract below and we’ll be in touch after the deadline.

Abstract selection will prioritise students and early career scientists, particularly those who have not yet completed a PhD

 
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Abstract submissions that do not require additional funding from AMI can be submitted up to 1 May 2025.

The closing date for abstract submissions for attendees traveling from abroad, or facing potential funding challenges, or those intending to apply for an AMI Student Travel Bursary is 12 April 2025.

Abstracts submitted by April 12 will receive notifications by April 15. Submissions made by May 1 will be notified by May 15, 2025. Please note, our goal is to notify all submissions within 2-6 weeks from the date of submission throughout the abstract submission open period. Please note: if your abstract is approved before the final submission deadline, it doesn’t necessarily mean your preferred presentation format is confirmed. We’ll make final decisions on all talk and poster slots once the full set of abstracts is in, to make sure everyone has a fair shot.

15-minute Talk Guidelines

You’ll have 15 minutes in total—aim to speak for around 10 minutes, with the final 5 minutes set aside for questions from the audience.

This is your space to share what you’ve been working on with a friendly group of early career researchers. Whether it’s a finished project or still a work in progress, we’re excited to hear about it.

What we’re looking for:

  • A clear explanation of your applied microbiology research and why it matters

  • A focused talk that walks us through the key points or findings

  • A simple, logical structure from start to finish

  • Slides that support what you’re saying (without trying to say everything for you)

  • Enthusiastic and confident delivery

  • Awareness of the audience – if you need to use specialist terms, give them some context

Tips:

  • Keep the talk itself to around 10 minutes so there’s time for questions

  • Practise once or twice to get your timing right

  • Think about what you want people to remember most

  • You don’t need to cover everything – keep it clear and engaging

No need for polished perfection – just your science, shared in a way others can connect with and learn from.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

If you’re presenting a poster, here’s what you need to know:

  • Size: A1 (594 x 841 mm)

  • Format: Portrait or landscape – your choice

  • Fixing materials: Velcro and pins will be provided on the day

  • Set-up time: From 9.00am during registration – please aim to have your poster up before the opening remarks at 09.30am

Top tips for your poster:

  • Keep it clear, visual and easy to read from a distance

  • Use bullet points, graphs and illustrations where possible

  • Don’t overcrowd it – less is more

  • Include your name, title, institution and contact details

We know for many of you this might be your first time – don’t worry, this is a welcoming and safe space and a great chance to share your work and practise chatting about your research.

3-mins 3-slides Competition Guidelines

You’ll have 3 minutes and 3 slides to talk about your project to a supportive audience of fellow early career researchers. It’s your chance to share your work in a clear, engaging and accessible way, using simple language and good storytelling.

What we’re looking for:

  • A clear background and why your research matters

  • Key findings or ideas that stay focused

  • A structure that’s easy to follow

  • Confident and enthusiastic delivery

  • Slides that support your talk without doing all the work

  • Good use of time that keeps to the 3-minute limit

Tips:

  • Practise with friends, houseplants or pets

  • Use strong visuals and keep text to a minimum

  • Speak as if explaining your work to someone in a different field

  • Finish with a message or takeaway you want people to remember

  • Don’t worry about being perfect – just let your passion come through

This is your space to share what you’ve been working on. We can’t wait to hear about it.