23rd International Headache Congress

Abstracts

Share your research with the international headache community at IHC 2027 in Athens. Abstract submissions will provide a platform for original science, clinical insight and emerging approaches across headache medicine.

Submission dates to be confirmed Athens, Greece · 9–11 September 2027
Scientific participation

Present your work at IHC 2027

IHC 2027 will welcome abstract submissions from clinicians, researchers, scientists, allied health professionals and others contributing to headache research, education and patient care.

The Scientific Committee will review submissions for scientific quality, originality, clarity, ethical compliance and relevance to the congress programme.

Plan ahead

Key Dates

The final IHC 2027 abstract timetable will be published following confirmation by the Scientific Committee.

01 Abstract submission opens

To be confirmed

02 Abstract submission deadline

To be confirmed

03 Acceptance notifications

To be confirmed

04 Late-breaking submissions

To be confirmed

Scientific programme

Abstract Topics

Select the topic that most closely reflects the principal focus of your work. The Scientific Committee may re-categorise a submission where appropriate.

Big Data
Cluster Headache and Other Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
Comorbidity of Primary Headaches
Genetics and Biomarkers of Headache Disorders
Headache Classification
Headache Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Headache Education for Clinicians and Patients
Headache Epidemiology, Outcomes and Burden
Headache and Gender
Headache in History and the Arts
Headache Pathophysiology – Basic Science
Headache Pathophysiology – Imaging and Neurophysiology
Migraine Acute Therapy
Migraine Preventive Therapy
Neuromodulation for Headache
Other Primary Headache Disorders
Other Secondary Headache Disorders
Post-Traumatic Headache
Psychological and Behavioural Factors and Management
Tension-Type Headache
Trigeminal Neuralgia and Other Cranial Neuropathies
Other

Topic list shown is based on the previous congress and remains subject to confirmation for IHC 2027.

Before submitting

Submission Requirements

The following requirements are presented as a working IHC 2027 draft and will be updated when the final submission policy is approved.

01

Language and submission

Abstracts must be submitted in English and entered through the official online submission portal.

02

Original scientific content

Submissions should contain data, address an appropriate scientific question and meet recognised international ethical standards.

03

Required structure

Abstracts should be structured under Objective, Methods, Results and Conclusion.

04

Word or character limit

The final IHC 2027 word or character limit will be confirmed in the official guidelines.

05

Tables and supporting material

Any permitted tables, figures or supporting documents must comply with the limits published in the final guidance.

06

Conflicts of interest

All required conflict-of-interest and funding disclosures must be completed as part of the submission.

Recommended format

Structure your abstract clearly

A concise, well-structured abstract allows reviewers to assess the scientific question, methodology, findings and relevance of the work.

1

Objective

State the purpose or scientific question clearly.

2

Methods

Describe the study design and methods used.

3

Results

Present the principal findings and relevant data.

4

Conclusion

Explain how the findings address the objective.

Subject to confirmation
Emerging researchers

Trainee and early-career opportunities

Previous congresses have included a dedicated opportunity recognising outstanding trainee research. Details of any IHC 2027 competition, award or verification process will be announced in due course.

2027 Programme details coming soon
Accepted abstracts

Publication and Embargo

Publication arrangements, including any journal, congress app or digital platform publication, will be confirmed in the final IHC 2027 abstract guidance.

Any embargo date and time will be stated clearly in acceptance communications.

Presentation

Presentation Formats

Oral Subject to scientific review and programme capacity
Poster Full presentation guidance supplied after acceptance
Other formats Any additional formats will be confirmed for 2027
Final review

Before You Submit

Use this checklist before marking your abstract as a final submission.

IHC 2027 · Athens

Ready to share your research?

The official abstract portal and final submission guidelines will be published here when available.