Shaping the Next Generation of Biomedical Scientists

Explore technological and professional developments shaping laboratory medicine and diagnostics: artificial intelligence and automation; digitalisation, informatics and data-driven diagnostics; AI validation, governance and ethics; cybersecurity and data protection; emerging technologies and precision medicine; regulatory and quality requirements; future competencies and professional roles; and sustainable, resilient laboratory practice.

Discover approaches to high-quality education and training, including curriculum development, competency-based education and assessment, simulation and XR/VR, clinical placements and academic–practice partnerships, active learning, digital learning environments and learning analytics, interprofessional education, micro-credentials, Recognition of Prior Learning and educational research.

Share perspectives on international partnerships and networks, student and staff mobility, virtual exchange and blended mobility, Erasmus+ projects, harmonisation of educational standards and competency frameworks, international curriculum development and mutual recognition, qualification frameworks and placement benchmarking, cultural competence, and collaborative education and research. 

Submission for the 3rd European Conference on Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Education (ECBLSE)

• Submit your abstract in English, with a maximum of 300 words. Do not include figures, tables or references. Provide a concise title and 3–5 keywords.
• Use the following structure where applicable: Background; Aim; Methods/Project Description; Results; Conclusions. Best-practice abstracts may instead use Background; Description of the Innovation; Outcomes; Lessons Learned.
• Enter the complete abstract directly into the Microsoft Forms online submission form; no Word document or other abstract upload is required. Access details for the submission form will be provided here.
• Select one track and one submission category. Multiple submissions are welcome, but the same work may not be submitted simultaneously in multiple categories.
• Enter full author names, affiliations and the presenting author's contact details in the form. For double-blind review, do not include identifying names, institutions or locations in the abstract text. For Best Practice submissions, anonymise institutional names where feasible and describe the context generically.
• Ensure that all co-authors approve the submission. Declare relevant financial or non-financial conflicts of interest in the form.
• Where applicable, indicate ethics approval and consent procedures, anonymise personal data and address GDPR and other applicable requirements. Educational research should identify institutional approvals and participant consent where required. AI-related work should address validation, bias and governance.
• At least one presenter must register by 15^th March 2027; otherwise, acceptance may be withdrawn.

Submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers from the Scientific Committee or invited experts. Assessment considers relevance to the conference track, originality, scientific or educational rigour, practical relevance, clarity, and appropriate attention to ethics and data protection. Decisions may be acceptance, acceptance in another format, minor revisions or rejection. The Scientific Committee may recommend an alternative presentation format. Notification of acceptance is scheduled for 15^th January 2027. Accepted presenters will receive instructions and a template for the final, non-anonymised abstract for the digital Abstract Booklet.

Regular and student posters must be in English and in A0 portrait format (841 × 1189 mm). Include the title, author names and affiliations, presenting author's contact details, and a clear account of the background, aim, methods or project description, results or outcomes, and conclusions or lessons learned.  

Poster organisation: further information on poster-board allocation, mounting materials, set-up and removal times will follow. 

• Student Poster: Address the question “What will Biomedical Laboratory Science look like in 2040?” Submit an abstract of up to 300 words by 22^nd December 2026, 23:59 CET (Vienna time) and prepare an A0 portrait poster in English. (see abstract submission link)
  3rd European Conference on Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Education (ECBLSE)
• Student Video: Present “My Vision of the Future Laboratory” in an English-language MP4 video of no more than three minutes. Captions or subtitles are recommended. Submit videos separately by email to bioanalytik@hcw.ac.at. The video submission deadline and detailed email and file-naming instructions see below.
• Video authors must hold the rights to all audiovisual material, obtain consent from identifiable persons and use only royalty-free or appropriately licensed music. Submitted videos may be shown during the conference; publication on the conference website or social media requires consent.
• For Student Competition abstracts, the following structure is recommended: Context; Vision/Argument; Supporting evidence or trends; Implications for practice and education 

Send your submission to bioanalytik@hcw.ac.at. 
Email subject: ECBLSE 2027 – Student Video – [Surname of contact author] – [Short video title] 
File name: ECBLSE2027_StudentVideo_[Surname of contact author]_[ShortTitle].mp4

Provide a downloadable MP4 file via a transfer or institutional sharing link accessible to the organising committee. Keep the link valid until receipt has been confirmed. 
In your email, include the video title, all contributors’ names and institutions, the contact author’s name and email address, and a short description of the video (suggested maximum: 100 words).  

Confirm that all contributors approve the submission and that the necessary rights and consent for the video materials have been obtained. Indicate separately whether you consent to publication on the conference website or social media. 
Video submission deadline: 22^nd December 2026, 23:59 CET (Vienna time) 

Awards recognise the Best Oral Presentation, Best Poster Presentation, Best Practice Showcase, Student Poster and Student Video. 
The judging criteria are 

• novelty and innovation (40%),
• impact and relevance (30%),
• clarity and quality of communication or design (20%),
• and engagement and responses to questions (10%). 

Student videos are also assessed for creativity, coherence with the 2040 vision, technical quality and accessibility. 

Student Poster and Student Video prizes are awarded separately: € 300 for first place and € 100 for second place in each category. Award recipients also receive certificates and a feature in conference communications.