Abstract Submission for the 2025 Annual Meeting Is Now Closed.

ACPA’s Annual Meeting is the most comprehensive event for cleft and craniofacial education. Presentations range from panels and short talks to the latest scientific research and include presentations on a variety of topics. ACPA members have access to past meeting abstracts in The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal.

Please note that abstract submitters will be prompted to log in to their ACPA account to access the submission portal. Submitters who do not have an account with ACPA must create one. For any questions about abstract submissions, please email education@acpacares.org.

Please review the important updates and notes below regarding abstract submission.

  • ACPA requires that all abstracts use person-first language, e.g., instead of “cleft patient” use “patient with a cleft.”
  • Platform paper submissions will be limited to two per submitter. If you have exceeded the platform paper submission limit, please consider submitting your abstract as a short talk or poster.
  • If the abstract is accepted, the first author or submitter is required to present. Please note that this requirement applies to all presentation types. Requests for presenter changes will be considered under extenuating circumstances.
  • If your abstract is accepted as an instructional course, panel, or study session with multiple presenters, all presenters must be listed as authors on the abstract. Requests for presenter changes will be considered under extenuating circumstances.
  • If a student or trainee will be presenting a platform paper or short talk, please note that the senior author is strongly encouraged to attend the meeting and be in attendance for the presentation and questions.
  • All authors on the abstract must submit their disclosure form and biographical information by 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 30. The abstract submitter is responsible for ensuring that these materials are submitted by all authors. If the materials requested are not submitted by all authors, the abstract will not be submitted for review.
    • As part of ACPA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, we have translated the disclosure form into French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Please note that these documents were translated with Google Translate. If you see any errors please contact us at education@acpacares.org.

Abstract Process

  • Select the appropriate Abstract Submission Type
  • Include the required Author and Presenter Information
  • Write an abstract in accordance with the Abstract Guidelines
  • Deadline: Submit your abstract(s) by the submission deadline on September 23 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. There will not be a deadline extension and late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Presenting authors are required to register for the meeting when registration opens.

As part of ACPA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, we made an abstract submission demonstration video for the 2024 Annual Meeting with subtitles in several languages. Click one of the following links to view last year’s abstract submission demonstration with subtitles: French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish. Click here to view the demonstration without subtitles.

View the Abstract FAQ and Abstract Review Process for more information.