Call for Presentations 2027

The Call for Presentations, Panels and Workshops for our 2027 events at The NEC in Birmingham is OPEN for submissions. The deadline for submissions is the 30 September 2026. Submitters will be notified in November whether they have been successful.

In this Call we are seeking proposals for panel discussions, research posters, presentations and workshops. Please indicate in your submission which format applies.

Please enter a separate submission for each presentation/ workshop/ panel discussion or poster proposal. There is no limit to the number of proposals that can be submitted from an individual or company and there is no fee to take part in the conference in any capacity.

There are three programmes that you can submit a proposal for: Moving Pharma– focusing on distribution of pharmaceuticals, including storage and warehousing, regulations, security, compliance and a huge range of other topics; Making Pharma, covering all other elements of pharmaceutical discovery, testing, development, manufacture, packaging, regulations, and more; and Making Nutra, covering all elements relating to functional ingredients and the development and manufacture of dietary supplements.

Whichever event you choose to submit a proposal for, the form will give you the opportunity to indicate which of biologics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or veterinary your proposal relates to – and you can tick as many as apply.

Please select the relevant link above to access the appropriate submission form.

PLEASE NOTE: We use the Oxford Abstracts platform to manage presentation submissions for this event.  When you click to make your submission, you will be taken to the Oxford Abstracts site where you will need to create a free account before submitting your proposal.

1. Who can submit a proposal?
The Call for Presentations is open to all individuals and companies wishing to be considered to take part in the conference.

There is no limit on the number of submissions permitted from an individual or a company. More than one submission may be made by any company or individual as separate applications.

2. When is the deadline for submissions?
30 September 2026 at 23:59.

3. Why do I need to create a log in to Oxford Abstracts?
Creating a log in to Oxford Abstracts enables you to log back in before the deadline for submissions to make additions or changes to your submission.  Your data will not be used by any third party and Step Exhibitions who run Making Pharma, Moving Pharma and Making Nutra never shares data for anyone involved with their events.

4. What is required?
Please complete all the fields in the form, including a summary (300-words max.) containing the main points of your submission. Key learning points from the presentation are also a requirement for the submission.

Presentations should be submitted in the name and with the contact details of the person that will be delivering the presentation / workshop / panel discussion / poster.

Please note that all submissions must be in English.

5.  How are submissions reviewed?
Presentations will be reviewed by the event’s Advisory Groups on the basis of quality, originality, and relevance to the conference themes. Marketing-derived presentations, or those seeking to advertise particular products or services will be rejected.

6. Do I need to submit presentation slides?
No, slides are not needed at this point. If your submission is selected you will be sent details on the deadline for supporting materials for your presentation / workshop / panel discussion.

7. Is there a fee?
No, there is no cost for submitting a presentation, nor is there a cost for taking part in the conference if your submission is chosen.