Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is now open
Share research, experiences, best practices, and projects at the World Down Syndrome Congress 2027.
Who can participate?
The call for proposals is open to the entire community.
People with Down syndrome
First-person presentations, testimonials, self-advocacy, and lived experiences.
Family members of people with Down syndrome
Support networks, experiences, and community initiatives.
Professionals
Educators, healthcare workers, therapists, and specialists.
Researchers
Scientific research, medical advances, and social studies.
Students
Theses, academic research, and university projects.
Civil society organizations
NGOs, foundations, and community associations.
Public agencies
Public policies, accessibility, and governmental programs.
Companies
Corporate social responsibility and inclusive employment.
Important Information
Allowed Submissions
Each author may submit one (1) proposal as primary author and one (1) additional proposal as co-author.
Official Languages
Proposals can be officially submitted in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.
Program Committee
Final acceptance of proposals is subject to technical and methodological evaluation by the Program Committee.
Step-by-step guide to submit your work
Account Creation & Sign In
To submit a proposal, you must log in with your username and password. If you do not have an account registered on the abstracts platform yet, you will need to create a new account before filling out the form.
Log in with your username and password. If you don't have an account yet, sign up.
In the main menu, click on "Add proposal".
Complete all requested information (title, modality, authors, summary content, and thematic tracks).
Review the information to ensure accuracy.
Click "Submit" to complete your submission.
Verify that the system displays a submission confirmation message.
Ready to submit your work?
Access the secure submission portal directly.
Guidelines and Terms for Proposal Submissions
XVI WORLD CONGRESS | VIII IBERO-AMERICAN CONGRESS ON DOWN SYNDROME
Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2027 — "Protagonists"
General considerations
- Submission of a proposal does not guarantee automatic acceptance.
- All proposals will be thoroughly reviewed by the Program Committee.
- Accepted works may be assigned as oral presentations, posters, panel discussions, artistic exhibitions, performances, or other formats specified by the Committee.
- The Committee reserves the right to suggest adjustments to presentation modalities where appropriate.
- Authors will receive notification of evaluation results via email.
- At least one author of each accepted proposal must register for the Congress to deliver the presentation.
- Authors of accepted works will be entitled to a special discount on Congress registration fees.
Platform submission guide (11 items)
1. Title
The title must accurately and concisely reflect the core subject of the proposal.
2. Available Modalities
- Research Presentation: Scientific work, completed or ongoing. Must include: objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions.
- Best Practices Presentation: Experiences, programs, or projects with proven positive outcomes. Must outline: background context, implemented actions, outcomes, and key takeaways.
- Innovation Proposal: Initiatives, methodologies, technology, tools, or models in fields like Health, Education, Independent Living, Employment, Human Rights, Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Community Engagement, and Social Innovation.
- Public Policy Panel: Cross-sectoral policies, programs, or projects led by public sector bodies.
- First-Person Experience Presentation: Primarily tailored for individuals with Down syndrome to share personal journeys in education, work, self-advocacy, arts, sports, or family life.
- Artistic Exhibition: Visual arts (photography, painting, illustration, sculpture, digital art).
- Artistic Performance: Live performances (music, dance, theater, expressive movement).
3. Description
Main objective, summary of content, interactive structure, and expected timeframe.
4. Results / Conclusions
Impact, key learnings, achieved or expected results, challenges, and recommendations.
5. Contribution to Inclusion
How the proposal promotes inclusion and enhances quality of life for people with Down syndrome.
6. Target Audience
Specify the target group (people with Down syndrome, families, professionals, educators, etc.).
7. Language: English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
8. Accessibility Support Needs: Sign language, subtitling, communication supports, physical accessibility, or specialized AV equipment.
9. Additional Links: Publications, articles, videos, websites, or active institutional resources.
10. Images: High-resolution representative images with clear usage permission.
11. Thematic Tracks: Culture, Human Rights, Inclusive Education, Innovation & Research, Independent Living, and Employment.
Program Committee Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance to thematic track.
- Clarity and quality of presentation.
- Originality and innovation.
- Methodological quality.
- Impact and practical applicability.
- Active involvement of people with DS.
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