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If your work has improved patient care, medicines safety or clinical pharmacy practice, the Poster Zone is where it deserves to be seen.
The Poster Zone at Clinical Pharmacy Congress London 2026 offers pharmacy professionals a dedicated platform to present research, service developments, quality improvement projects and case studies to peers from across the UK and beyond.
As part of Clinical Pharmacy Congress, widely recognised as Europe’s largest event dedicated to clinical pharmacy professionals, the Poster Zone supports the exchange of knowledge, learning and evidence-led practice across hospital pharmacy, primary care, integrated care systems and wider healthcare settings.
Clinical Pharmacy Congress London 2026 takes place on 8–9 May 2026 at ExCeL London, bringing together thousands of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, researchers, educators and NHS leaders for two days of education, networking and collaboration.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 6 MARCH 2026
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Why the Poster Zone matters
The Poster Zone is designed to give pharmacy professionals meaningful visibility and professional recognition within a highly engaged clinical audience. Posters are displayed during dedicated Poster Zone sessions and throughout the Congress, encouraging discussion, feedback and peer learning.
By presenting a poster, you can:
▫️Showcase innovative practice, research or service improvement work
▫️Share learning with a national and international clinical pharmacy audience
▫️Engage directly with peers, senior leaders and subject matter experts
▫️Contribute to the advancement of clinical pharmacy practice and patient care
▫️Build your professional profile within the pharmacy community
Submit a Poster Zone abstract
How the Poster Zone Works
Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions open on
12 January 2026 and close on
6 March 2026. Contributors are invited to submit an abstract outlining their project, findings or service development in line with the published guidelines.
Review and Selection
All abstracts are reviewed and scored by an expert judging panel, including members of the Clinical Pharmacy Congress advisory board. Submissions are assessed for quality, relevance and impact on clinical pharmacy practice.
The judging and marking period runs from 7 March to 3 April 2026.
Poster Presentation
Authors will receive their results from
8 April 2026, allowing time to prepare posters ahead of the Congress. Selected posters will be displayed in the Poster Zone at Clinical Pharmacy Congress London 2026 from Friday 8 May, with presentations scheduled across Friday and Saturday, subject to availability.
Poster Zone Awards
To further highlight your hard work and increase engagement, we're excited to introduce the Poster Zone Awards.
During the event, attendees will be able to vote for their favourite posters via our online voting portal.
Each accepted poster will have a unique link and QR code to help presenters promote their work during the event.
Voting is only open during the event, and each attendee can vote only once—so it’s a level playing field.
The Awards Ceremony
The top three posters with the most votes will be recognised at the Poster Zone Awards Ceremony, taking place on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 3pm in the Showcase Theatre.
Whether you're presenting or voting, the Poster Zone is an unmissable part of your Congress experience.
Posters are displayed across four time slots:
Day 1 Morning - (Friday)
Day 1 Afternoon - (Friday)
Day 2 Morning - (Saturday)
Day 2 Afternoon - (Saturday)
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Ready to submit your work?
If your project has delivered improvement, innovation or learning in clinical pharmacy practice, the Poster Zone offers the opportunity to share it with thousands of peers at Europe’s leading clinical pharmacy event.
Abstract submissions open 12 January 2026 and close 6 March 2026.
We recommend preparing your abstract early, as poster presentation slots across both days are limited.
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Application Process and Guidance
All poster abstracts submitted to the Poster Zone at Clinical Pharmacy Congress London 2026 are reviewed by an independent adjudication panel, including members of the Clinical Pharmacy Congress advisory board.
The panel assesses submissions to determine which abstracts are accepted for live poster presentation at the Congress. Authors of accepted abstracts are expected to attend Clinical Pharmacy Congress London 2026 to present their work during the Poster Zone sessions.
Decisions made by the adjudication panel are final.
Companies associated with members of the judging panel are not normally eligible for consideration.
Poster criteria
Abstracts should demonstrate a positive and/or innovative contribution to clinical pharmacy practice and/or patient care.
We welcome submissions relating to:
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Service evaluation
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Clinical audit
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Quality improvement initiatives
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Pharmacy practice research
Projects should clearly outline their relevance to current clinical pharmacy practice and healthcare delivery.
Abstract structure
Abstract Structure and Requirements
All abstracts must follow the required structure outlined below. Submissions that do not conform to this structure may not be accepted.
Each abstract should include:
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Title
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Authors and affiliations
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Background and introduction
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Aims and objectives
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Method
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Results
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Discussion and conclusion
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References (maximum of three)
You may include one image, graph, chart or table.
Relevant justification for ethical approval must be provided where applicable.
Word count excludes the title, authors, subheadings, references and any tables or images.
Adjudication process
How Abstracts Are Assessed
All abstracts are evaluated by the independent adjudication panel against the following criteria:
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Quality of the abstract
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Relevance of the project described
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Positive and innovative approach
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Awareness of current NHS policies and practices
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Reproducibility of the work
The adjudication panel’s decision is final and will not be subject to further discussion or correspondence.
What is the Poster Zone at Clinical Pharmacy Congress London?
The Poster Zone is a dedicated poster presentation programme at Clinical Pharmacy Congress London, showcasing clinical pharmacy research, service development, audits and quality improvement projects. It provides pharmacy professionals with the opportunity to share learning and discuss practice with peers during the Congress.
What topics are suitable for poster submission?
Suitable topics include clinical pharmacy practice, service evaluation, clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, medicines optimisation, patient safety and pharmacy practice research. Submissions should demonstrate relevance to current clinical pharmacy practice and patient care.
Can work that has been presented elsewhere be submitted?
Yes. Abstracts that have been presented at other conferences within the last 18 months may be submitted, provided the work would benefit from greater exposure at Clinical Pharmacy Congress London. Previous presentation details should be clearly stated at the point of submission.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the Poster Zone?
For further information or support regarding poster submissions, please contact the Poster Zone team at cpcmarketing@closerstillmedia.com.
