• Symposia and panels may be proposed as 30, 60 or 90-minute sessions, each built around a single topic linked to one of the congress main topics. A symposium usually consists of a series of short talks on a shared question, while a panel brings speakers together for a moderated discussion with the audience. Proposals should be led by two chairs, preferably from different institutions, and we encourage organisers to invite speakers from more than one country. Sessions that pair an anatomist with a clinician (a surgeon, radiologist or other specialist) are especially welcome.
• The number of speakers should match the length of the session. The Scientific Committee may suggest a shorter or longer slot during review.
• Submitting a proposal is free of charge.
• The chairs submit the proposal on behalf of the group. If the session is accepted, they will also submit a final session abstract and make sure that every speaker uploads an individual abstract and completes registration on time.
• Chairs and speakers cover their own registration fees, travel and accommodation. Organisers should make this clear to all invited speakers before submitting.

• Session type: symposium or panel
• Session title (up to 20 words, no abbreviations)
• Preferred session length: 30, 60 or 90 minutes
• Names and affiliations of the two chairs
• Session description (up to 250 words): the background, the aim of the session and its scope
• Scientific rationale and relevance (up to 150 words): why the topic matters for clinical practice, teaching or research today, and why it belongs in the EACA-ISCAA 2027 programme
• Speaker list: for each speaker, the name, email address and affiliation, the talk title, and a short summary (up to 100 words). For panels, a short note on each panelist’s role in the discussion is sufficient.
• Programme summary (up to 50 words) for use in the printed programme and promotional material
• Session plan: the planned time for each talk or segment, and how the audience will be involved (questions, voting, case discussion, etc.)
• Main topic: which congress main topic the session fits

Each proposal is scored independently by two members of the Scientific Committee. Reviewers do not see the names or affiliations of the organisers and speakers. The assessment covers:

• Relevance to anatomy (Yes/No)
• Fit with the selected main topic (Yes/No; if No, the reviewer may suggest another topic)
• Suitability of the proposed format and session length (Yes/No)
• Overall scientific quality (score 1-10)
• Recommendation (accept or decline), with comments for the organisers

Accepted sessions need one overall abstract (up to 250 words) plus a separate abstract (up to 100 words) for each talk. Abstracts of sessions presented at the congress will be published in [official congress journal / abstract supplement].

Proposals should address at least one of the following:

• Anatomical Sciences Education
• Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in Anatomy
• Surgical and Clinical Anatomy
• Imaging in Anatomy
• Neuroscience and Cell Biology
• Ethics, Law, Forensics and Medical Humanities
• Histology and Developmental Anatomy/Embryology

By submitting a proposal, the organisers confirm that:

• All chairs and speakers have agreed to the submission and to the content of the proposal.
• All chairs and speakers will attend the congress in person if the session is accepted, and will register by 31 May 2027.
• Only proposals submitted through the online submission system by 17 May 2027, 23:59 Türkiye time (UTC+3) will be reviewed.
• The session title is short, clear and contains no abbreviations.
• The proposal is written in English and has been carefully checked for language and spelling.
• Abbreviations are written out in full at first mention; standard symbols and units may be used.