Abstract submissions

Research abstracts are being solicited for the Control for Influenza XIII Conference. The accepted abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations at the Washington DC Convention Center in Washington, DC, USA, August 30 – September 2, 2026.

Options XIII is the largest global scientific meeting focused on influenza prevention, control, and treatment, and will also feature sessions on other respiratory viruses. The conference brings together the world’s leading experts in virology, clinical care, public health, and vaccine research to share the latest evidence, foster collaboration, and advance the global response to influenza and respiratory viruses.

The 2026 meeting is structured around four Scientific Track Committees: Clinical Science, Public Health, Virology & Pathogenesis, and Implementation. These committees, composed of international experts, are developing a high-impact scientific program that reflects the latest advances and ongoing challenges in influenza control. Our goal is to convene the global influenza and respiratory virus research community to present cutting-edge research, discuss evidence-based strategies for disease prevention and control, and address both emerging challenges and persistent gaps in our efforts to reduce the burden of respiratory viral infections worldwide.

Important dates

REGULAR SUBMISSIONS

• Submission site Opens Monday, 5 January 2026
• Submission site closes Friday, 10 April 2026
• Disposition notices will be sent Friday, 15 May 2026

LATE BREAKER SUBMISSIONS (for new and novel data not available during the regular submission window)

• Late Breaker submission site opens Monday, 1 June 2026
• Late Breaker submission site closes Friday, 19 June 2026
• Late Breaker disposition notices will be sent Friday, 10 July 2026

The 2026 Track Committee will accept abstracts for oral and poster presentation consideration in the following topic areas:

• Clinical Science
• Implementation
• Public Health
• Virology & Pathogenesis

Abstract Submission Procedure:

Please follow the steps below to submit an abstract for the 2026 Options XIII Conference. If you have questions or require assistance with your abstract submission, please contact Options@ConferenceSolutionsInc.com

To get started, create your account within the abstract system and select “Click Here to Start”.

STEP 1:

• Indicate your abstract topic.
• Indicate if you would like to be considered for an oral or poster presentation or a poster presentation only.
• Enter your abstract title in title case. (This Is a Sample of Title Case). Titles are limited to 150 characters.
• Review your abstract. Confirm all special characters are showing correctly and that the abstract did not exceed the 300-character limit.
• Enter whether the work has been presented somewhere else or is original work.
• Enter your student status
• Select if you would like to be considered for a merit based award.
• Agree to the Abstract Terms and Conditions (see details below).
• Click the “Submit Abstract” button to submit your proposal.

STEP 2:

• Enter all co-authors’ information. They may be in the system already, so please search and if they are not listed click “I have looked for my Author and they do not exist”.
• Authors’ names will appear in the order they were entered on the submission site.
• Please do not enter information, such as author’s names, contact information or abstract titles in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Capitalize letters only where necessary.

You may not save a draft proposal, but you can return and edit your abstract or add co-authors at any time prior to the deadline.

Acceptance of Abstracts

The Track Committee reserves the right to decide whether a submission will be accepted, and the right to determine the presentation form. Submitters for the first round of submissions will be notified of their acceptance status and form of presentation by Friday, 15 May 2026. Submitters for late-breakers will be notified of acceptance status and form of presentation by Friday, 10 July 2026.

Abstract Terms and Conditions

By submitting an abstract, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: 

• All presenting authors must register and pay to attend Options XIII by the speaker registration deadline on Friday, 22 May 2026.
• Accepted presenting authors do not receive compensation or reimbursement of expenses for presentation at Options XIII.
• Recipients of a merit-based award would receive financial support to attend the meeting.
• If selected, presenters agree to adhere to the schedule established by Options XIII and comply with all requirements set forth by ISRV.
• All submitters agree that the names, credentials, and institutions inputted are accurate to appear on websites and printed materials. Submitters should proofread their work; no proofreading will be completed after the Call for Abstracts deadline. 
• All submitters agree to receive electronic communication from ISRV and its agents regarding the 2026 Options XIII and upcoming meetings.
• Each submitter may submit up to two abstracts at no charge. Additional abstracts will be billed at $50 each.