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Defending the City: Community – Immunity – Sustainability
Call for Abstracts
International Propolis Research Group (IPRG) Conference 2027 May 28-30
The International Propolis Research Group (IPRG) invites researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, beekeepers, industry representatives, policymakers, and community practitioners to submit abstracts for presentation at the IPRG Conference 2027.
This conference will provide a unique international forum to share the latest scientific discoveries, clinical evidence, practical applications, and sustainability initiatives relating to propolis and the honeybee. We welcome original research, case studies, reviews, and innovative projects that contribute to advancing knowledge and application in this important field.
Like flowers that bloom in unexpected places, every story unfolds with beauty and resilience, revealing hidden wonders.
Themes for Abstract Submission
Abstracts are invited under the following themes:
1. Chemistry and Biology
- Chemical composition and characterisation of propolis
- Bioactive compounds and mechanisms of action
- Standardisation and quality control
- Analytical methods and biomarkers
- Biological activities and pharmacological properties
- Novel extraction and formulation technologies
2. Clinical Trials and Human Health
- Clinical studies involving propolis and derived products
- Evidence-based therapeutic applications
- Safety, efficacy, and regulatory considerations
- Integrative and complementary healthcare approaches
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
3. Community Use and Public Health
- Community-based applications of propolis
- Traditional and indigenous knowledge
- Public health initiatives
- Education and awareness programmes
- Access and utilisation in low-resource settings
- Social and economic impacts of propolis use
4. Honeybee Health
- Propolis and colony health
- Bee immunity and resilience
- Propolis and hive management practices
- Interactions between propolis and bee microbiomes
5. Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Sustainable propolis production
- Environmental influences on propolis composition
- Climate change and its influence on honeybee health
- Sustainable beekeeping practices
- Ethical sourcing and supply chains
Presentation Formats
Authors may submit abstracts for:
- Oral Presentations
- Poster Presentations
- Early Career Researcher Presentations
- Community and Practice-Based Case Studies
The Scientific Committee reserves the right to allocate accepted abstracts to the most appropriate presentation format.
Abstract Guidelines
Abstracts should:
- Be submitted in English
- Not exceed 300 words
- Include:
- Background
- Methods (where applicable)
- Results
- Conclusions and implications
- Clearly indicate the preferred conference theme
- Be submitted electronically via the conference submission portal
Review Process
All abstracts will undergo peer review by members of the IPRG Scientific Committee and will be assessed on:
- Potential impact on research, clinical practice, community health, or sustainability
- Relevance to the conference themes
- Scientific quality and originality
- Methodological rigour
- Clarity of presentation
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Opens | 1st June 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 5th January 2027 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 19th February 2027 |
| Early Registration Deadline | 26th December 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 28th 29th & 30th May 2027 |
Awards
Awards will be presented for:
- Bankova Award for Best Young Researcher Presentation
- Best Scientific Abstract
- Best Clinical Research Presentation
- Best Poster Presentation
- Community Impact Award
We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to the International Propolis Research Group Conference as we explore the expanding role of propolis in science, health, honeybee wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.