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SUB-THEME 1
Demographic Transitions, Social Equity, and Population Diversity
SUB-THEME 2
Demographic Shifts and Health System Transformation
SUB-THEME 3
Governing Health for People and Planet: Geopolitics in Flux
Sub-theme 1: Demographic Transitions, Social Equity, and Population Diversity
Focus Areas:
- Social welfare systems and fiscal sustainability
- Harnessing demographic dividends and silver economy
- Role of family, community, and supportive environments
- Intergenerational solidarity and equity
- Inclusive policies for vulnerable and at-risk groups
Key Topics:
Rethinking population aging as opportunity; meaningful youth engagement; migration as policy response; fertility transitions; policy innovations for diverse populations.
Potential ST1 Sessions include
- PL1: Demographic transitions, social equity, and population diversity: Policy responses
- PS 1.1: Social welfare systems, social protection and fiscal sustainability
- PS 1.2: Harnessing demographic dividends and the silver economy
- PS 1.3: Role of family, community, and supportive environments
- PS 1.4: Advancing intergenerational solidarity and equity in unsettling world
- PS 1.5: Inclusive policies for vulnerable and at-risk groups
Sub-theme 2: Demographic Shifts and Health System Transformation
Focus Areas:
- Health and care workforce adaptation
- Sustainable financing solutions for health systems
- Responsive service delivery for changing health needs
- People-centered long-term care approaches
- Policy instruments for healthier populations
Key Topics:
Healthcare delivery transformation; age-friendly health systems; non-communicable diseases across life course; dual burden of disease; technological innovations in healthcare; community resilience strategies.
Potential ST2 Sessions include:
- PL2: Demographic shifts and health system transformation
- PS 2.1: Navigating demographic transitions: Impacts and implications for the health and care workforce
- PS 2.2: Securing the future of health and well-being for all at all ages: Sustainable financing solutions
- PS 2.3: Responsive service delivery in shifting health needs
- PS 2.4: People-centered long-term care: Promising multisectoral and community-based approaches
- PS 2.5: What is right for us? Expressing values through policy instruments for a healthier population
Sub-theme 3: Governing Health for People and Planet: Geopolitics in Flux
Focus Areas:
- Climate change and population health intersections
- Migration, displacement, and climate adaptation
- Technology for health, justice, and environmental sustainability
- Conflict, environment, and population health
- Youth leadership in health, gender, and environment
Key Topics:
Climate crisis and health; urbanization impacts; global displacement; technological innovations for population well-being; sustainable energy solutions; developmental pressures in low- and middle-income countries.
Potential ST3 Sessions Include:
- PL3: Governing health for people and planet: Geopolitics in flux
- PS 3.1: Planet, power, and people: Building just transitions across generations
- PS 3.2: AI for care or control? Digital futures in a demographic shift: Technology for health, justice, and the planet
- PS 3.3: Moving futures: Migration, labor, and the health of a changing planet
- PS 3.4: Peace under pressure: Navigating conflict, environment, and population health
- PS 3.5: Generation now: Youth leadership at the nexus of health, gender, and the environment
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Requirements
- Maximum length: 300 words
- Language: English
- Format: Electronic submission only via conference website
- Sub-theme selection: Choose ONE sub-theme that best aligns with your work
Important Dates
- Submission period: June 17 - August 11, 2025
- Deadline: August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM Thailand time (GMT+7)
- Notification: To be announced
- Conference dates: January 29-31, 2026
How to Submit
- Visit https://pmac-2026.com/abstracts/login
- Create an account or log in
- Follow the online submission instructions
- Select your primary sub-theme
- Upload your 300-word abstract
- Indicate if you wish to be considered for funding support
- Submit before the deadline
Review Process
Peer Review
- All abstracts undergo blind peer review by the PMAC Independent International Scientific Committee
- Reviews based on scientific rigor, policy relevance, and contribution to conference themes
- Reviewer decisions are final
Selection Criteria
Technical Excellence
- Sound methodology and scientific rigor
- Clear research objectives and findings
- Appropriate data analysis and interpretation
Policy Impact
- Demonstrated relevance to policy development or implementation
- Potential for real-world application
Theme Alignment
- Strong connection to conference theme and selected sub-theme
- Advances equity-centered approaches
Presentation Opportunities
Accepted abstracts will be invited to participate as
- Speaker in thematic sessions
- Poster presenters in dedicated display sessions
Presentation Details
- Session formats and requirements will be provided upon acceptance
- Presenters may be asked to adjust scope to align with session objectives
- Poster format specifications will be shared with accepted poster presenters
- All presenters must register for the conference
Funding Support
- Limited travel and accommodation funding available for presenters whose abstract has been accepted, based on specific criteria.
- Priority given to presenters selected for presentations in sessions particularly from:
- Government representatives from developing countries
- Academic researchers from low- and middle-income countries
- NGO representatives working in developing countries
To apply for funding
- Indicate interest during abstract submission
- Funding decisions based on specific criteria and availability
- Recipients will be notified with acceptance letters
Contact Information
Questions about abstract submission:
Mahidol University
999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
