All submissions must adhere to the AIDA 2025 Conference Abstract Submission Guidelines as outlined on the respective webpage, and must follow the Appropriate Language and Terminology Guide in order to be considered.  

This page goes into detail on the additional and specific guidelines and requirements relating to the following presentation types: 

• Interactive Workshop held as a 1-hour or 2-hour format workshop on Friday or Saturday, as part of the concurrent streams 

• Post-Conference Workshop held as full or half day format after the conference dates, at the cost of the host 

• Interactive Workshop Abstracts must not exceed a maximum of 500 words, must be submitted as either a 1-hour or 2-hour format, and should articulate clear learning objectives and how interactive elements are incorporated, and include: 

• Introduction 
• Learning Objectives (3-5)
• Method 
• Outcomes/Discussion
• Include a description of how your workshop will address three learning outcomes (at the end of the workshop participants will be able to…)
• Include a description of how your workshop will engage participants 

Inclusions:

• Workshops will be held on either Friday 28^th or Saturday 29^th of November
• AIDA will cover venue and day catering costs for registered delegates attending these workshops.
• Room set up - tables, chairs, power outlets, lectern and microphone, projector and screen are included  
• Additional equipment for the workshops is to be sourced and coordinated by the workshop provider(s). Any costs incurred for this may need to be covered by the workshop provider(s). 

Additional Information: 

• Target Audience (e.g. medical students, junior doctors, registrars/fellows etc.)
• Preferred date
• CPD requirements (N/A for student presentations)
• Permission to photograph
• AV requirements (AIDA will provide a laptop, projector, screen, lectern and mic. Please indicate any additional AV requirements. Please note that charges may apply for additional requirements).
• Room configuration preference: (e.g. 10 workstation trestle tables with 2 chairs and power at each table, theatre style, cleared room etc.).
• Delivery method: educational/discussion, clinical/procedural skills, or wellness activity.
• Maximum participants (There may be room size restrictions and CPD guidelines) 

Post-Conference Workshop Abstracts

AIDA encourages specialist colleges to consider a Post-Conference Workshop that offers a unique clinical skills experience to AIDA members, working toward their specialist training.

Post-Conference Workshop Abstracts must not exceed a maximum of 500 words, must be submitted as either a full of half day format, and should articulate clear learning objectives and how interactive elements are incorporated, and include: 

• Introduction 
• Learning Objectives (3-5)
• Method 
• Outcomes/Discussion
• Include a description of how your workshop will address three learning outcomes (at the end of the workshop participants will be able to…)
• Include a description of how your workshop will engage participants 

Inclusions: 

• Workshops will be held from Sunday 30^th of November
• AIDA will NOT cover venue, AV, day catering costs for registered delegates attending these workshops, or any other charges incurred by these workshops.
• Room set up - tables, chairs, power outlets, lectern and microphone, projector and screen are at the cost of the workshop host.
• All equipment for post-conference workshops must be sourced and coordinated by the workshop provider(s). Any costs incurred for this must be covered by the workshop provider(s). 

Additional Information: 

• Target Audience (e.g. medical students, junior doctors, registrars/fellows etc.)
• Preferred date
• CPD requirements (N/A for student presentations)
• AV requirements (AIDA will provide a laptop, projector, screen, lectern and mic. Please indicate any additional AV requirements. Please note that charges may apply for additional requirements).
• Room configuration preference: (e.g. 10 workstation trestle tables with 2 chairs and power at each table, theatre style, cleared room etc.) 
• Delivery method: educational/discussion, clinical/procedural skills, or wellness activity.
• Maximum participants (There may be room size restrictions and CPD guidelines) 
• AIDA will assist in registrations but cannot guarantee that minimum attendance numbers will be met. Please outline the minimum numbers of attendance to allow this workshop to go ahead.