WIPCE 2025 is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous research and empowering Indigenous researchers and communities. All abstract submissions must be Indigenous-led and presented. The lead presenter must clearly indicate their Indigenous or traditional affiliations. Submissions that are not clearly Indigenous-led will not be considered. Non-Indigenous collaborators who support an Indigenous lead presenter are welcome.

CONFERENCE LANGUAGES

The official language of WIPCE 2025 is English. While all abstracts must be submitted in English, presentations may be made in any language so long as English subtitles are provided. Written papers may also be in any language provided an English version of the written paper is also provided.

You can present in your native language, but please indicate in your abstract submission. The WIPCE 2025 team will endeavor to offer translation services.

ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

• Abstract word limit: 250 words

• Lead presenter biography: 100 words

• All abstracts will be submitted via the WIPCE 2025 website only. You can review your abstract until 30 April, 2025, at 5pm (NZST)

• If submitting a group abstract, a nominated lead person must make the submission on behalf of the group, with all members agreeing to the WIPCE 2025 requirements

• Your abstract once confirmed will be published in the WIPCE 2025 programme and available on the WIPCE 2025 app. This will allow attendees to preview the content of abstracts and plan their schedules accordingly

• Abstracts should summarise key information and conclusions about the research, project, or experience

• Writing an abstract requires clarity, conciseness, and a compelling summary of your research, project, or experience, within the 250-word limit

• The abstracts must be related to one or more (max two) of the eight conference themes.

Click here to submit your abstract and to learn more.