The King and Other Elapid Snakes of the Oriental Tropics
Important notice
The upcoming symposium will be rescheduled to a later date due to current international instability and ongoing conflicts affecting travel and global logistics. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause. As soon as updates are available and a new date has been confirmed this information will be updated accordingly.
Who can present?
We welcome presentations of both completed research and work in progress. Submissions may range across biological sciences, public health, traditional knowledge systems, conservation technologies, or community engagement, with a focus on elapid species in the Oriental and adjoining tropical regions.
Presentation slots through oral talks or posters are reserved for students and early-career researchers working on various aspects of snakes or related fields.
This includes:
Undergraduate and graduate students (Master’s and PhD)
- Early-career researchers who are within 4 years of completing their Master’s or within 2 years of completing their PhD (at the time of abstract submission)
- Researchers who are not currently holding a permanent academic post, such as a postdoc, lecturer, or professorial role
- Individuals working in biological, ecological, medical, social science, or interdisciplinary aspects of snake conservation and snakebite response
Guidelines for Contributors: Abstracts, Poster, and Oral Presentations
We welcome submissions on studies of snakes from the Indian subcontinent. Contributing scholars should be Indian nationals who will present their work in person. Field-based studies, particularly unpublished ones, are highly encouraged. While submissions on Asiatic Elapid snakes are especially welcomed, studies on other South Asian snake families will also be considered.
Contributors may indicate their preference for a poster or oral presentation; however, the final decision will rest with the jury and communicated accordingly. Single-author submissions imply that the author will present the work, whereas multi-author submissions require one designated author to present.
All abstracts must include the title, names of authors, affiliations, and the designated presenter. A word limit of 150 words (excluding title and author details) should be strictly followed. Contributors are strongly advised to perform a plagiarism check and ensure that abstracts are developed manually without AI assistance. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed and, if necessary, revised by the jury before finalisation for inclusion in the e-compendium proceedings.
Posters should be printed in colour at A1 size and displayed at the venue the day before the event. Images used in posters or slides must not be digitally manipulated; any external sources must be properly credited, and contributors are responsible for securing permission for their use.
Oral presentations should consist of 7–10 slides and run for approximately
5 minutes, including time for questions.
Deadline for submissions: 16th August 2026
