15 Aug Deadline for Abstract Proposals for Symposium Extended

We are pleased to extend the deadline for submitting abstract proposals for presentation to September 23rd!

This extension allows you to refine your proposals and contribute your insights and expertise. Don’t wait to seize this opportunity to shape the dialogue at #iaedp2025 Global Symposium! All you need is the name, email address, and credentials of all presenters, along with basic information about your presentation idea(s)..

The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) 2025 Symposium, to be held on February 20-21, 2025, at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Palm Desert Resort and Spa. Under the theme “Moving Forward: Building Resilience and Finding Purpose,” the symposium aims to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and innovative programming tailored to meet the multidisciplinary needs of professionals treating eating disorders.

The 2025 iaedp™ Foundation Symposium program is being created by a group of global professionals, like you, who work in therapeutic settings with patients and families facing the challenges of eating disorders. Our goal is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and innovative programming that effectively addresses the multi-disciplinary needs of eating disorders professionals and their patients. We welcome and encourage diverse multi-disciplinary submissions in both English and Spanish.

Important information to know before beginning an abstract proposal submission:

• Educational sessions are between 55 – 90 minutes in length.
• Presenters MUST have a master’s degree or higher in mental health, nutrition, social work or a medical related field. If presenting as a group, at least one of the presenters must have such a degree.
• Individuals are limited to submitting a maximum of two proposals as either a presenter or as a co-presenter.
• Multiple proposals may impact the review process as well as your chances at selection for presentation.
• The person submitting an abstract with multiple presenters must include a correct email address for each presenter at the time of submission.
• Group presentations are limited to a maximum of 3 presenters.
• The person submitting the abstract will be the ONLY person receiving emails regarding the abstract submission and is therefore responsible for notifying all other presenters associated with that submission.
• Abstracts are reviewed twice in a blind review process by fellow iaedp Foundation members.  Final selections for sessions are determined by the Symposium Program Committee.
• Presenters must agree to:
  • Timely response to an invitation to present,
  • Translation of their presentation into different languages,
  • Recording of their presentation, prior to the symposium, to be used for the 2025 Virtual Symposium and for sale and/or distribution as single or multi-session education material at any future time by the iaedp Foundation, and
• Registering for the Symposium prior to the Early Bird deadline. Presenters are eligible for discounted symposium registration pricing. 
• Abstract Submissions are due by September 23, 2024, at 11:59PM EDT. 
• There are no exceptions.

We welcome and encourage diverse multi-disciplinary submissions in both English and Spanish. Proposals will undergo a rigorous blind review process conducted by iaedp members, ensuring that the selected sessions are of the highest standard and relevance. Final selections will be based on these comprehensive reviews.

“This symposium is an excellent opportunity for professionals from around the world to share and gain insights into innovative treatment approaches and research in the field of eating disorders,” said Dawn Gannon, interim Executive Director. “We invite professionals to submit your proposals and join us in shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic program.”

For more symposium details, please visit iaedpfoundation.com/event/2025-annual-global-symposium