HKL Vascular

Header — 16th HKL Vascular Conference 2026
Young Investigator Award | 16th HKL Vascular Conference 2026
Awards

Prize Structure

Three prizes will be awarded to the top Young Investigator presentations, as judged by the Scientific Committee.

🥇
1st Prize
RM 2,000
Best Young Investigator Presentation
🥈
2nd Prize
RM 1,200
Runner-Up Young Investigator
🥉
3rd Prize
RM 750
Second Runner-Up
Important Dates

Key Deadlines

Deadline
17 Jul 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
Submit under "Oral Presentation – Young Investigator Award" category
Notification
24 Jul 2026
Acceptance Notice Sent
Selected presenters will be notified by the Scientific Committee
Payment
9 Aug 2026
Registration Payment Deadline
Complete conference registration and payment before submitting your abstract
Presentation
3 Sep 2026
Young Investigator Award Presentations
Session 9 — Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre
Presentation Format

On the Day

Presentation Format
  • Duration: 8 minutes presentation + 2 minutes Q&A
  • Maximum 10–12 slides
  • Slide upload instructions provided upon acceptance
  • Present in English
Eligibility
  • Open to trainees only
  • Competitive selection based on abstract review
  • Non-selected abstracts reassigned to E-Poster competition
  • Conference registration required for all presenters
Judging Criteria
  • Originality and clinical relevance of research
  • Quality of methodology and results
  • Clarity of presentation and delivery
  • Ability to answer questions from the judges
Judges
  • Panel of senior vascular surgeons and specialists
  • Judges to be confirmed
What to Submit

Abstract Structure

Your abstract should follow the structured format below. Maximum 250 words. Use the template provided in the submission form.

1
Title
Clear and descriptive. No abbreviations or trade names.
2
Authors & Affiliations
All authors with institutional affiliations.
3
Introduction / Background
Context and rationale for your study.
4
Methods
Study design, setting, participants, and interventions.
5
Results
Key findings with relevant data.
6
Conclusion
Clinical implications and take-home message.
Submission Type
Select This Category When Submitting:
Oral Presentation — Young Investigator Award

If your abstract is not selected for the Young Investigator Award, it will automatically be reassigned to the E-Poster competition — you will still be able to present your work.

Tip: Use the abstract template provided in the submission form for the best chance of selection. Ensure your abstract clearly states the clinical significance of your work.

Ready to Submit?

Abstract submission is free and open now. Submit your work and compete for the Young Investigator Award at Malaysia's premier vascular surgery conference. Deadline: 17th July 2026.

Submit Your Abstract
Deadline: 17th July 2026  ·  Acceptance by: 24th July 2026  ·  Payment by: 9th August 2026