1. General Guidelines for Submission

• The ASMHK 2026 accepts Abstract for oral presentation and poster presentation. Please indicate your preference in your submission.

2. Procedure

• All abstracts must be submitted via the system at https://web.asmhk2026.com/.Submissions by other means, such as email, post, or fax, will NOT be processed.
• The abstract submission platform closes on September 11, 2026. Early submission is recommended to avoid last-minute system congestion. Late entries will NOT be considered.
• You may use the “Save Draft” function to save any work in progress. Once you click the “Submit” button, modifications will no longer be possible. 
• The Scientific Committee will conduct a confidential peer review procedure, and its decision is final.
• You will be notified of the results by email on or before November 15, 2026. In case you would like to withdraw your abstract after submission and/or acceptance, please email your request to the ASMHK 2026 Secretariat at [email protected].

3. Authors’ and Submitters’ Roles

• Each abstract may be attributed to a maximum of one (1) FIRST AUTHOR. The first author should obtain each co-author’s consent before including their names.
• Provide full names and affiliations of all authors as they should be published. Initials are accepted only for middle names.
• The first author is the PRESENTING AUTHOR by default but may delegate the role to a co-author if necessary. The presenting author must register for ASMHK 2026, pay the registration fee, and attend the event to make the presentation in person.

• The SUBMITTER can be any of the authors or an authorized representative. They will be the contact person for all abstract-related matters, including result notifications. Please make sure they provide a correct email address which they regularly check.

4. Academic Requirements

• Authors should ensure the study is conducted with sound methodology and has sufficient data leading to conclusive outcomes.
• Each author must disclose any financial interest via the submission platform.
• The abstract title and body text must NOT mention the names of any individual or affiliated institutes (e.g. academic institutions, hospitals, research centers). Violation of this rule will result in disqualification. Affiliations should be declared separately under author information.

5. Language and Structure

• The ASMHK 2026 accepts submissions in English.
• If the language of writing is not your mother tongue, it is recommended that you invite a native speaker to proofread and/or edit the work before submission.
• Each English abstract should contain a concise TITLE written in AMA style. You may use online title capitalization tools as a quick reference.
• The body text should include the following sections: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES, METHODS, RESULTS and CONCLUSIONS.
• The length of the body text must NOT exceed 350 English words.
• Abbreviations should be avoided in the title. When used in the body text, each abbreviation should be defined the first time it appears by placing its full form in parentheses.
• Do not include graphs, tables, images or references in the abstract.
• Authors should ensure the accuracy of facts, spelling and grammar. The Scientific Committee, however, reserves the right to edit any significant spelling and grammatical mistakes.

 6. Copyright

• The ASMHK 2026 holds the copyright to all the materials presented at the Symposium and may reproduce the materials in any form for distribution.

7. Decision Types on Posters or Oral Presentation

• Applicants should indicate whether “Poster Presentation”, or “Oral Presentation” is preferred in the submission portal here. Kindly note that you may be allocated a mode of presentation that is different from your preferred choice. This will be communicated in advance of the meeting.

Should you have any inquiries, kindly contact the ASMHK 2026 Secretariat at [email protected].