7th Congress of the Croatian Trauma Society with international participation

Opatija, April 16–18, 2026

Abstract submission

We invite authors to present at the 7th Congress of the Croatian Trauma Society with international participation and to submit their abstracts online.

The deadline for abstract submission is February 15, 2026.

Notification of acceptance will be sent to authors no later than March 15, 2026.

Topics

  • Spine, pelvis, and polytrauma
  • Upper extremity
  • Lower extremity
  • Sports traumatology
  • Orthogeriatric surgery
  • Periprosthetic fractures
  • Pediatric locomotor system surgery
  • Basic science
  • Free topics
  • Residents’ section
  • Nurses and technicians section
  • Physiotherapists section

Presentations

  • Invited lecture, 20 min
  • Oral presentation, 15 min

Abstract submission guidelines

  • Abstracts must be written in Croatian or English
  • Maximum number of characters: 2000
  • Font and size: Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman, size 12 pt
  • Include the author’s full name, institution, city, and country of origin, as well as their contact information and the full names of all co-authors 
  • Indicate the type and topic of the presentation
  • Allowed document formats for upload: pdf, doc, and docx
  • Maximum file size for upload: 2 MB

Submit abstract!

After completing your online submission, you will receive an email confirmation of receipt.
You will be notified of the acceptance of your paper no later than March 15, 2026.

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Useful information

Passport and visa

Participants from outside the EU must hold a passport valid for at least six months prior to the start of the congress. Please check the visa requirements on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia. If you require an entry visa, please allow sufficient time for the processing of your application.

Upon request, the Congress Secretariat will send an official invitation letter exclusively to registered participants of the Congress.*

Credit cards, currency, and exchange offices

The official currency in Croatia is the euro (€). Exchange services are available at the airport, in hotels, exchange offices, and bank branches.

Visa and MasterCard cards are accepted at the registration desk, ATMs, hotels, top restaurants, and shops in the city.

Time zone

Croatia is in the GMT +1 time zone. Daylight saving time begins on March 29, 2026, and ends on October 25, 2026.

Note: This procedure is intended solely to assist participants who require a visa or permit to attend the 7th Congress of the Croatian Traumatology Society. The Congress organizers are not responsible for the outcome of your visa application. Individuals who require an official invitation letter to participate in the Congress may send their request to kongresi@fiumetours.hr