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CCTN 60 Minute Interactive Sessions

Submission Deadline: 23:59 (PT) Thursday 14 August

We are prioritizing action-oriented sessions that provide solutions. Our goal is to design a scientific program that gives participants clear, effective, and actionable solutions that they can take away from sessions at the 2025 Canadian Conference on Tobacco and Vaping and apply lessons learned in their local context.

Sessions should offer a coordinated exchange on research, policy work, program development or clinical best practices related to tobacco control and/or nicotine use. Total presentation time should not exceed 40-45 minutes. Proposals must include elements to generate lively interactions among participants and speakers (e.g. live polling and/or breakout rooms, live Q&A). We recommend a maximum of three speakers per session plus a moderator.

SUBMISSION TEMPLATE

Abstracts MUST be completed using the template provided. 

DOWNLOAD THE 60-MINUTE SESSION TEMPLATE

Review Criteria

The following criteria will be used by reviewers to evaluate each submission:

  • Background / Rationale clearly outlines the need for the session. 
  • Participants will be able to apply the information they learn in the session in their day-to-day research, policy or practice setting.
  • Description reflects an emerging or new perspective on research, policy work, program development or clinical best practices related to tobacco control and/or nicotine use. 
  • Proposed speakers will present diverse perspectives that will enrich the discussion.
  • Learning objectives are clearly described and articulate what participants are expected to demonstrate as a result of attending the session.
  • Session addresses important and original research, policy work, program development or clinical best practices related to tobacco control and/or nicotine use.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must meet the following criteria to be eligible for peer review: 

  • Submissions must be uploaded using the online portal. E-mail submissions are not accepted.  
  • Presenting Authors may submit a maximum of two 60-minute sessions.
  • Data, other research, and sessions presented at other conferences may be submitted. 
  • The submitting author certifies that all co-authors and/or co-presenters agree to the submission.

Submissions that do not adhere to these criteria will not be accepted for peer review.

Submit a proposal

ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE

  • Each submission is reviewed and scored by at least three independent peer reviewers and final decisions regarding acceptance will be made by the Steering Committee.
  • Submitters will be notified of the outcome by Monday 8 September.

REGISTRATION

  • All speakers who present must be registered for at least one day of the conference by Friday 3 October in order to be included in the program. 
  • No financial assistance is available for registration fees.