Join the program

As the hosts of the IPE Colloquium™ event, the Australian Pharmacy Council invites you to submit an abstract for consideration in the 2026 IPE Colloquium™ event program.

The 2026 event theme will explore how we equip future health professionals with the capabilities to have meaningful, inclusive conversations that help our communities and colleagues feel heard, respected, and empowered.

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Under this overarching theme, we invite presentations on case studies and/or activities that have provided opportunities for students to build skills for respectful and inclusive conversations.

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This could include (but is not limited to):

• An educational activity that has been effective in building skills in students to have respectful and inclusive conversations.

• An effective case study based on lived experience that provides examples of best practice, that has nurtured effective and inclusive communication.

• Guidance on how to design and implement educational tools and frameworks for inclusive conversations.

• Case study and/or activity includes element/s of interprofessional education in relation to the abstract theme.

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Who is encouraged to submit

We welcome submissions from:

• Educators and health professionals/supervisors from any health profession

• Collaborative teams across health professions - joint presentations encouraged

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Each presentation may include up to two presenters. Additional authors can be listed in the abstract.

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Funding is available for up to two presenters per presentation, covering:

• Event registration

• Travel within Australia

• One night of accommodation

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You are encouraged to invite a student to share their perspective. Student presenters will receive complimentary registration. They may apply for external funding (e.g. NAPSA for pharmacy students) or the APC student scholarship for travel and accommodation support, which opens later this year.

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Audience

The IPE Colloquium attracts health profession education providers, academics, policy makers, students, supervisors and preceptors, and at times health practitioners.

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General information

• A maximum of 3 presentations will be selected.

• Presentations are to be no more than 20 minutes. Each presentation will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A.

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Deadline

Deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest: 11:59 Sunday 14 December 2025

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Key dates

• Submissions open: Monday 13 October 2025

• Submissions close: 11:59pm Sunday 14 December 2025

• Panel decision: mid-January 2026

• Notify presenters: late January 2026

• Publish presenters: late January 2026

• Colloquium date: Tuesday 5 May 2026

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Submission requirements

For selection, we ask you to submit:

1. An abstract paper detailing the case study and/or activity, its impact, and key learnings.

2. A 1-minute video featuring the presenter/s explaining the abstract.

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Abstract paper

Title (up to 20 words)

Content – (maximum 300 words)

Please including the following:

• Aim of activity and how it aligns to the theme

• Description of the activity (what, who, where/when and how)

• What are the key learnings that others could adapt from it?

• Author details (including organisation, job title, and email address)

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Video submission – Elevator pitch

• Max 1 minute snapshot

• Include all presenters

• We will use this video for promotional purposes and play the video at the event

• Maximum file size: 1GB

• Quality: 1080p

• Orientation: Landscape/horizontal

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You will provide both your paper and your video in the EOI Form below.

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Abstract review

The abstract papers and video submissions will be reviewed and selected by the IPE Colloquium 2026 Program Committee from mid-January 2026. Selection will ensure that all presentations at the IPE Colloquium 2026 are education-based, engaging and align with the theme of the year.

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Learning Outcomes:

For context, the learning outcomes for the IPE Colloquium are as follows:

1. Understand the importance of educating future health professionals for respectful and inclusive conversations with patients

2. Explore emerging tools and share best practice, challenges and strategies to engage in respectful and inclusive conversations with patients and the health care team

3. Identify strategies across health disciplines how to foster inclusive and respectful behaviours between health professionals

4. Learn how to provide opportunities for students to build skills for respectful and inclusive conversations

5. Demonstrate awareness of lived experiences to understand how they empower voices and support respectful, inclusive conversations

The specific learning outcome that we have asked to be addressed for this presentation is bolded above.

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How to apply

All applicants are to complete and submit an Expression of Interest form.

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Selection criteria

Please review your application against the selection criteria (PDF 2 pages). 

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