Participant & Presenter Guidelines
International Case Report Congress · Skopje · Holiday Inn · 3–7 April 2026
Thank you for your interest in the International Case Report Congress (ICRC) 2026. Below you will find clear guidance for registration, participation and presentation of your case reports.
How to Register in 3 Steps
Complete the online registration form with your personal details and choose whether you are a Presenter or Participant.
If you will present a case, prepare your abstract according to the guidelines and submit it using the abstract form you receive after registration.
You will receive an e-mail with confirmation and payment instructions. Complete the payment within the specified deadline.
After payment is confirmed, your participation is secured. Prepare your presentation and enjoy the congress in Skopje.
Presenter, Participant & Authors
Clear rules for authorship, presenters and co-authors.
🩺 Presenter vs Participant
Presenter is the person who will present the case (oral or poster) during the congress.
- The presenter can be the first author or any co-author.
- The presenter pays the Presenter fee.
- Other authors who wish to attend the congress pay the Participant fee
👥 Author & Co-author Rules
1 author – 1 case
- Each author can be first author (main author) on only one case report.
- The same person can be co-author on as many case reports as they wish.
- Each accepted case will have one presenter announced in the programme.
Oral & Poster Presentations
Time limits, language and technical rules for all case report presentations.
Oral Case Presentations
- Presentation time: 7 minutes.
- Discussion time: 3 minutes.
- Please respect the time limit – presenters who exceed the time may have their microphone turned off.
- Presentation format: PowerPoint (PPT) in English.
Poster Presentations
- Each poster will have 2 minutes for discussion.
- Posters must follow the congress language rules (English only).
- Posters should be clear, readable and structured according to the case report.
Language & Submission Deadlines
- All presentations (oral and poster) must be delivered in English.
- PowerPoint slides, posters and all materials must also be in English.
- All final PowerPoint files and posters must be submitted by 1 April 2026.
Guidelines for Oral Case Presentations
Suggested 10-slide structure for a 7-minute case report presentation.
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Slide 1 – Title Slide
Title of the case report, authors and affiliations. -
Slide 2 – Introduction
Brief introduction of the patient and the purpose of the case. -
Slides 3–4 – Case Presentation
Key history, clinical findings and diagnostic results. -
Slide 5 – Diagnosis
Final diagnosis and important differential diagnoses. -
Slides 6–7 – Treatment & Outcome
Treatment approach, patient response and clinical outcome. -
Slide 8 – Discussion
What makes this case unique or educational? Link to relevant literature. -
Slide 9 – Conclusion
Key learning points and take-home messages. -
Slide 10 – Q&A
Simple slide to open the floor for questions.
Practical Tips for a Strong Presentation
• Use clear, readable fonts and avoid overcrowding slides.
• Focus on the story of the patient – not only the numbers.
• Highlight what is new, rare or educational about the case.
• Respect the 7-minute limit: practice your timing in advance.