CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstract submissions are now closed. If you wish to submit a Late Breaker abstract, please contact the Secretariat by email.

Authors will be notified of the results by early August 2023.

 

PPSUP 2023 invites abstracts from health care professionals and leaders, physicians, Indigenous leaders and knowledge keepers, cross-sector partners and people with lived experience to share perspectives, key findings, knowledge, and wisdom at our upcoming Inspiring Change and Collaboration: Perinatal Substance Use Conference 2023, October 26-27, 2023 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC.

Submission Guidelines

Include the following details in your abstract:

  1. Author Name(s): Add Abstract author and co-author names and any organization affiliations
  2. Abstract Title
  3. Presentation Format: Indicate if this is an oral presentation or an interactive workshop
  4. Follow the PPSUP Abstract Template to ensure your submission includes:
    • Objectives
    • Brief description
    • How your abstract fits with the conference theme: Inspiring Change and Collaboration

Please note: The conference is offered in-person only for both speakers and the audience. There is no option to participate virtually. If you submit an abstract, you are acknowledging that you will present your work in-person at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC.

Abstract submissions may include any of the following topics:

  • Contemporary trends and issues in perinatal substance use
  • Evidence-informed, wise and best practice in perinatal care
  • Emerging policy and system-level changes (e.g. decriminalization, safer supply, child welfare)
  • Truth and reconciliation
  • Indigenous approaches to healing and wellness
  • Harm reduction and recovery-oriented approaches
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • Peers’ perspectives and peer-led substance use initiatives
  • Innovative approaches to delivering care
  • Enhancing social support for people using substances (e.g. housing)

 

Questions?

Please contact the PPSUP 2023 Conference Secretariat by email.