Published: December 15, 2025

The 2026 Call for Science Is Now Open!

Submit an education proposal and/or scientific abstract for presentation during the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO.


V3 Bulletin 2026 Callfor Science 200x200The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) invites you to submit an education proposal and/or scientific abstract for presentation at the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. Each fall, the Annual Meeting presents otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and related healthcare professionals worldwide a full breadth of education opportunities focused on leading-edge clinical techniques, tools, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries, shared by experts in the otolaryngology community.

Submit to the Call for Science!

Cecelia Damask, DOCecelia Damask, DOThe Annual Meeting Program Committee, led by Annual Meeting Program Coordinator, Cecelia Damask, DO, invites all members to “be part of the momentum shaping the future of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles. Whether you’re advancing original research, exploring innovative techniques, or leading meaningful conversations that challenge the status quo, your contribution matters.

"Submit your scientific abstracts, expert lectures, and panel proposals to share your ideas, inspire your peers, and elevate our specialty together. Let’s showcase the full spectrum of thought, creativity, and expertise that defines our global community—representing every background, identity, and career stage. Together, we can ignite discovery and collaboration that moves our field forward."

Before submitting your proposal, be sure to read the Call for Science Submission Guidelines in their entirety, as they will help guide you through the criteria and requirements that apply to each of the submission categories. Even if you are an experienced submitter, the guidelines contain some updates and changes from years past, so be sure to thoroughly review them before submitting your proposals.

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The AAO-HNSF encourages submissions that promote gender diversity and include members of underrepresented communities, as well as topics relevant to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

The timeframe above is inclusive of all program formats:

  • Expert Lectures
  • International Symposium
  • Scientific Oral Presentations
  • Scientific Posters
  • Master of Surgery Video Presentations
  • Panel Presentations
  • Simulation Presentations

If you have questions regarding the submission guidelines or process or would like to request a copy of your abstract from last year, please email programs@entnet.org. Please refrain from contacting AAO-HNSF staff about the acceptance status of submitted proposals. All submitters will be contacted regarding the status of their proposal(s) in May 2026 once the decisions have been made.


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