See the content you want at IPVS 2027
What topics, emerging questions and scientific debates should be part of the conversation in Marseille?
The Call for Content & Session Ideas is your opportunity to help shape the IPVS 2027 scientific program. IPVS members and the global HPV community are invited to share innovative topics, emerging scientific debates and specialized session concepts for consideration by the IPVS Scientific Committee.
The IPVS Scientific Committee will review all ideas. Selected topics will be built into complete sessions by assigning speakers, chairs, and oral abstracts.
*Proposing a Full Special Interest Session?
If you would like to submit a complete Special Interest Session proposal—including proposed Speakers and Chairs—please click here to access the dedicated Special Interest Session submission form.
Mark the key dates
Plan your submission according to the session type you would like to propose.
December 7, 2026
Plenary Session Ideas Deadline
Deadline for ideas intended for Plenary Sessions
January 14, 2027
All Other Session Types Deadline
Deadline for Themed Sessions, Head & Neck sessions, Hot Topic Debates, and Special / Other session ideas.
Early February 2027
Notifications
Submitters will be informed of the outcome.
Have your idea ready? Submit early!
Submitted concepts enter a rolling review process before the relevant submission deadline, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
There is no limit to the number of session ideas you may propose; however, each idea must be submitted as a separate form entry.
Session Types & Formats
From broad-interest scientific topics to focused discussions and debates, choose the session type that best fits your idea.
Plenary Session
Broad-interest topics with high impact
Topics with broad relevance to the HPV community, suitable for keynote and main-stage presentations.
Themed Session
Focused scientific perspectives
Scientific topics designed to combine one invited expert presentation with top-scoring oral abstracts.
Head & Neck Session
Dedicated discussion on HPV-related head and neck conditions
Specialized scientific sessions featuring targeted presentations and expert discussion focused on HPV-related head and neck conditions.
Hot Topic Debate
Explore questions from opposing perspectives
Dynamic sessions centred on 3–4 controversial or unresolved HPV topics, bringing contrasting viewpoints into the discussion.
Special / Other
For ideas beyond the standard categories
Cross-disciplinary, innovative or specialized session concepts that fall outside the standard session types.
Available Formats
Select the format that best supports your proposed concept
Regular Session ● Panel Discussion ● Presentation & Discussion Workshop
Pro / Con Debate ● Interactive Round-Table ● Other
Prepare your idea
What you'll need to submit
Having the key information ready will make completing your submission easier.
Submission Form Fields
- Submitter Details: Full Name, Affiliation, Email, Country
- Proposed Title: UPPER CASE (Max. 25 words)
- Session Type & Format: Select from dropdowns (Plenary, Themed, Head & Neck, Hot Topic Debate, Special/Other)
- Primary Discipline: Select the discipline that best represents the session (Basic Science, Clinical Science, Public Health, Implementation Science, Interdisciplinary or Other)
- Topic Description & Rationale: 250 words
- What Makes This Session Special: 150 words
- Keywords: 1–5 keywords
- Suggested Speakers / Chairs (Optional): Text box to suggest potential experts or chairs for the topic (no pre-confirmation required)
Focus on your concept
Tell us about the topic, question or scientific discussion you believe deserves a place on the programme. You do not need to contact or secure Speakers or Chairs before submitting.
Suggest experts, if you wish
If you have potential Speakers or Chairs in mind, you can recommend them as part of your submission. Suggestions are entirely optional and no pre-confirmation is required.
Let's shape IPVS 2027 together
Share the topics, questions and scientific conversations you believe deserve a place on the programme in Marseille.
