17th ICPA and 11th ConBAP Conference Deadlines

Date Description
16 Jan 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026 Abstract Review Notices are Released
10 Apr 2026 Award Nomination Deadline
27 Apr 2026 Abstract Revisions Due
22 May 2026 Full Papers Due
22 May 2026 Presenter Conference Registration Deadline, the abstract will be dropped from the program if the presenter is not registered by this date
13-16 Jul 2026 Conference Dates

Abstract Submission

Abstract Submissions

Submit your Oral or Poster Abstract by 16 JAN 2026 for consideration in the 17th ICPA and 11th ConBAP conference program.

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Abstract Topics

A full list of Abstract Topics is available for review here.

Abstract Topics

Abstract Submission Instructions

  • All abstracts must be submitted in English only.  Oral presentations may be delivered in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.  There is a field on the submission form to note your preferred presentation language.  The preferred presentation language applies to Oral presentations only. 
  • Abstracts must be between 300-500 words in length and contain no figures, references or tables.
  • Authors must note their presentation preference, either Oral or Poster on the abstract submission form. 
  • You do not have to submit a file with your abstract, but you are welcome to upload a Word document of your abstract if you wish.
  • Please note that Save button does not submit your abstract, but it does save your work and you can return to make edits at another time.
  • Abstracts cannot be submitted without entering an Corresponding Author (CA) and Presenter. If you do not have this information yet, click the Save and complete later button and you will be able to return to this abstract submission at a later time to complete the information.
Abstract Deadline: 16 JAN 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 16 MAR 2026

Author Paper Instructions

  • Full papers (or 2-page summary for posters) must be uploaded by 22 MAY 2026 for inclusion in the proceedings.
  • The abstract presenter(s) must be registered for the conference by 22 MAY 2026 for it to be included in the conference and proceedings.
  • Papers not meeting these requirements will not be included in the conference or proceedings.

The online proceedings of the International Conference on Precision Agriculture and Brazilian Congress on Precision and Digital Agriculture will provide an enduring, accessible, and citable record of your research. All oral presenters are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to prepare a full-length paper (4-15 pages long) for online non-referreed conference proceedings. Poster presenters are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to also prepare a full-length paper.

Process For Paper Submission

Carefully follow instructions below and in the paper template files provided:

  • Name the file with your abstract number and corresponding author name. For example “Abstract 101 John Smith.doc”.
  • Microsoft Word is the only accepted file format.
  • Please submit your paper online at ispag.org/icpa/AbstractManagement by 22 MAY 2026. Login at the site and click the upload paper button to the left of the abstract title.
  • Paper must be in a digital “CAMERA READY” format, i.e., fully laid out, with all graphics and figures inline. Tables, graphs, and images should be a part of the document, rather than originating from another software source and must be embedded in the text. For example, do not embed an Excel table and send it with the linked database used to generate the table.
  • Absolutely NO faxed papers.
  • PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 22 MAY 2026.

Instructional Documents

 
Instructions for
Full Paper

Full Paper Instructions

A maximum of 15 pages, "camera ready", single-spaced, including figures, tables, graphs and references will be accepted. Submission of the full paper is strongly encouraged for Oral Presentations. Authors must format their paper using the MS Word template.

Instructions for 2-Page
Summary Paper for
Poster Authors Only

2-Page Paper Instructions

Poster presenters are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to prepare a full-length paper (see instructions to the left), or a minimum 2-page, "camera ready", single-spaced, including figures, tables, graphs and references will be accepted. Authors must format their paper using the MS Word template.

17th ICPA &
11th ConBAP
Paper Template

ICPA Template for Papers

Authors must format their paper using the MS Word Template.

Oral Presentations

Please follow the guidelines below for Oral Presentations:

  • Each presentation will have a 15 minute time slot. We reccommend presenting for about 13 minutes to allow a few minutes for questions at the end.
  • Please format your presentation to a 16:9 screen ratio.
  • Slidesets used for the presentation may be uploaded through the abstract management system, https://ispag.org/abstracts. Use the green action button next to the abstract, then click Upload paper and choose powerpoint slide deck from the paper type dropdown list. Please be sure your slide deck is uploaded one week prior to your presentation.

Poster Presentations 17th ICPA and 11th ConBAP

Poster presenters are required to bring their printed poster to the conference. Please make arrangements to have your poster printed before you arrive. Conference Organizers will not be able to print your poster onsite.

Please note: poster format must be no larger than 44.5 inches high by 44.5 inches wide (1.15 meters by 1.15 meters). Please be sure your posters are designed to fit in this format. Posters may be attached to the boards using double sided tape or hanging it on the provided hooks. 

Please refer to the conference program for the poster presentation times.  Poster presenters should be present at their poster during this time. Please review the Poster program thoroughly to find out on which day your poster will be presented.

If you have questions please contact conference@ispag.org.