GIN2026 Annual Conference

The next Guidelines International Network (GIN) Annual Conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is organised in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Health.

GIN2026 will bring together leading researchers, methodologists, clinicians, public health experts, patient representatives and policymakers from across the globe to share knowledge, exchange ideas and explore the latest developments in public health and clinical guideline development, adaptation and implementation.

Watch a brief Introduction and Welcome to the Conference from Professor Zachary Munn (Chair of the Scientific Committee).

Join us in shaping the future of guideline development and evidence-based health care at #GIN2026 — a conference not to be missed!

What to expect at GIN2026

Delegates attending GIN2026 can expect all the following and more:

  • 400+ presentations
  • Plenary sessions on key topics and from leading voices in the field
  • Workshops and special sessions
  • PhD and Early-career sessions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Exhibitors and professional development events

Plus, a rich social programme and opportunities to explore the destination and Malaysia’s unique heritage.

Watch a short video from Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab (Director General of Health, Malaysia) welcoming delegates attending the conference.

Call for Abstracts

We invite you to submit abstracts for GIN2026 that relate to any aspect of guideline planning, development, implementation and evaluation (see conference tracks below).

Explore Conference Tracks

  • Traditional medicine and guidelines
  • Equity, inclusion and global health
  • Science integrity, trust and the role of evidence
  • Planetary health, sustainability and environment 
  • Guidelines in low resource settings
  • Rapid systematic reviews and guidelines
  • Evidence for real time decision making at the point of care and clinical decision support
  • Guideline education
  • Diverse forms of knowledge to inform guidelines
  • Patient and public involvement
  • Contextualising guidelines
  • Public health guidelines 
  • Overdiagnosis, deprescribing and high-value care
  • Rare and neglected diseases and conditions 
  • Shared decision making
  • AI and guidelines
  • Guidelines, governance, policy and the court of law 
  • Evidence synthesis and systematic review methods
  • Reporting standards
  • Dissemination and publishing considerations
  • Living evidence
  • GRADE approaches
  • The evidence ecosystem
  • Implementation science (including guideline-based quality indicators)
  • The role of observational evidence for decision making 
  • Collaboration in guideline development 
  • De-implementation and disinvestment
  • HTA and Guidelines 
  • Guideline development advances and methods
  • Guideline development processes

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Submissions addressing innovations, strengthened engagement with interest holders, methodological advances, implementation strategies, adaptation for diverse contexts, and real-world impact are particularly encouraged. 

Abstract Guidelines 

  • 250 words 
  • Abstracts must follow the required headings  
  • No scientific symbols, tables, or diagrams may be included 
  • Conflict of Interest declarations are required at the time of submission 
  • Full papers are not required 

Presentation & Registration 

The designated presenter of each accepted abstract must register for the conference and pay the applicable registration fee. 

To ensure fairness and encourage broad participation, we will be requesting that there is a maximum of two presentations by the same delegate at the conference within the concurrent program. The registration portal will open on 8th January 2026. 

Abstract Submissions 

We invite paper orals, posters, special sessions, panels and workshop submissions: 

Paper Oral

A spoken presentation in line with a conference track, including question and answer time with a maximum of two presenting authors. Please use the following headings in your abstract (250 words): 

  • Presentation title  
  • Background 
  • Objective 
  • Methods 
  • Results 
  • Discussion  

GIN2026 offers the following types of paper orals:  

Long orals (15 min including Q&A) 

Short orals (8 minutes including Q&A) 

The abstract submission portal will open on 8th January 2026. 

Posters

Posters offer an excellent opportunity to present research and projects, engage in meaningful discussion, receive constructive feedback, build new collaborations and increase the visibility of your work. 

Accepted posters will be displayed in a prominent location, providing opportunity for delegates to view them and connect with the authors during the breaks. To enhance visibility, posters will be accompanied by a short, pre-recorded summary of up to five minutes. 

Please use the following headings in your abstract (250 words): 

  • Presentation title  
  • Background 
  • Objective 
  • Methods 
  • Future prospects for project presentations 

The abstract submission portal will open on 8th January 2026.  

Special Sessions and Panels 

We welcome proposals for special sessions and panels. These formats offer an excellent opportunity to bring together diverse perspectives on a shared theme, foster meaningful dialogue and contribute to shaping global conversations on guideline development and implementation.  

Special sessions may include networking forums, panels, project or book launches, or other innovative formats. Please ensure that all proposed speakers have confirmed their conference participation and understand that they are required to register and pay the conference fee. Please note that spaces in the programme for special sessions are limited.  

All proposals (c. 250 words) should be fully developed and include:  

  • Special session/ panel title   
  • Background  
  • Objective  
  • Names of speakers (a minimum of two) and session chair  
  • Format: Summary of presentations for special sessions & content (including interactive elements) for workshops  

 The abstract submission portal will open on 8th January 2026. 

Workshops

Workshops should emphasise interaction and participant engagement. They may include practical activities, problem-solving exercises (e.g., group work addressing key challenges with a report-back segment), or other collaborative approaches. We particularly encourage submissions that are interdisciplinary, internationally and collaborative.  These workshops can be targeted at the beginner, intermediate or advanced level.  

Workshops may also be focused on problem solving, where workshop participants are split into groups to address difficult problems and then report back at the end of the workshop.  

In terms of ranking and scoring workshop proposals, they will be assessed for their plans for interaction and engagement.   

All proposals (c. 250 words) should be fully developed and include:  

  • Workshop title   
  • Background  
  • Objective  
  • Names of speakers (a minimum of two) and session chair  
  • Planned activities and interaction 
  • Benefits for participants 

The abstract submission portal will open on 8th January 2026. 

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Terms and Conditions for Submission of Abstracts

Key Dates

December 2025

Call for Abstracts announced

8th January 2026

Abstract submission and conference registration opens

16th February 2026

Conference and Travel Grant applications closing date

Abstract submission deadline

30th April 2026

Notification of Abstract acceptance

1st June 2026

Early Bird Registration closes

July 2026

Conference program announced

15th-18th September 2026

Conference takes place (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

GIN2026 Scientific Committee

Meet the Scientific Committee for the 2026 GIN Conference!

Our expert committee members, carefully selected by the board, bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to shape this year’s program.

Find out more >

Conference registration fees

For GIN2026, we have aligned the conference registration fees with GIN’s membership categories to ensure clarity, consistency and fairness.

In many cases, the total cost of becoming a GIN member and registering at the member conference rate is lower than paying the non-member fee.

We therefore encourage prospective attendees to compare both options, as joining GIN as a member may offer immediate savings as well as access to valuable ongoing professional benefits.

Learn more about GIN membership, benefits and categories 

Conference and Travel Grants

GIN is committed to ensuring that our upcoming conference is as inclusive and accessible as possible—because participation, networking, and learning should have no borders.

To support this, we’re offering Conference and Travel Grants for members from Low- and Upper-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs and UMICs). These grants help toward registration, travel, and accommodation costs, making it easier for you to join us in shaping the future of guideline development.

Find out about Conference and Travel Grants >

Celebrating success at GIN2025

In 2025, the GIN conference was held in Geneva, Switzerland.

The conference theme was Innovation and Partnerships for Health in All Policies.

The conference was attended by over 500 delegates from 48 countries, who enjoyed a busy programme that featured 479 abstracts!

Find out what happened at GIN2025

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