EXCELLENCE IN

INFECTION PREVENTION

AND CONTROL PROJECTS

We are delighted to invite our colleagues to participate in the upcoming

"Excellence in Infection Prevention and Control Projects",

a platform to showcase and celebrate innovative solutions and

impactful initiatives in the field of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSIONS: 1 OCTOBER 2026

THEME: ADVANCING HEALTHCARE THROUGH INNOVATION IN IPC

In alignment with the overarching conference theme:

Infectious Diseases in a Changing World: Innovation, Response, and Transformation

This competition highlights projects that demonstrate measurable impact, innovation, and long-term sustainability in IPC.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

  • Showcase your institution’s best practices and achievements in IPC.

  • Gain national recognition during KSA ID WEEK 2026.

  • Share lessons learned and inspire other healthcare professionals.

  • Contribute to strengthening infection prevention standards across the region.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

  • The competition is open to healthcare institutions, medical societies, IPC professionals, researchers, and teams dedicated to ensuring safer healthcare environments.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

Participants are required to ensure their projects meet

the following criteria for submission.

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Relevance to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

• The project must address a specific issue, challenge, or improvement in IPC within healthcare settings.

Innovation and Creativity

• Projects should demonstrate innovative approaches, tools, or strategies that provide unique solutions to IPC challenges.

Impact and Outcomes

• Submissions must include measurable data or evidence showcasing the project's effectiveness in improving IPC practices.

• Highlight tangible outcomes, such as reductions in infection rates or improved compliance with IPC protocols.

Sustainability and Scalability

• The project should be sustainable over time and adaptable for implementation in other healthcare settings or organizations.

Methodology and Scientific Rigor

• Submissions should detail a clear and well-structured methodology, including objectives, implementation steps, and evaluation metrics.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Highlight the involvement of multidisciplinary teams or collaborations within the organization to achieve project goals.

Presentation and Clarity

• The submission should be well-organized, concise, and clearly articulate the problem, intervention, results and impact.

• Visual aids (e.g., graphs, tables, and images) are encouraged to support the presentation.

Ethical and Professional Standards

• Maintain patient confidentiality and data protection

• Avoid inclusion of identifiable patient information

• Comply with institutional and ethical guidelines

• Obtain required approvals (if applicable)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • Format: POSTER PRESENTATION

  • Deadline: 1 OCTOBER 2026

POSTER CONTENT

  • Title: Include the project title, names of authors, and their affiliations.

  • Introduction: Provide a concise overview of the problem and the rationale for the intervention.

  • Objectives: Clearly outline specific objectives of the project.

  • Intervention Details: Describe the approach, methodology, and techniques applied.

  • Results: Highlight key findings such as reduction in HAIs, compliance improvement, impact on patient safety, etc.

  • Data Visualization: Include graphs, charts, or tables to illustrate results.

  • Discussion: Briefly discuss the significance of the results, and the role of the intervention in achieving outcomes and any relevant insights.

  • Conclusion: Summarize the overall impact of project’s impact on IPC practices and recommendations for future advancements.

  • References: List any key references or resources cited in the project.

EVALUATION PROCESS

  • A panel of experts will evaluate all submissions based on the criteria above.

  • Accepted posters will be presented during the 5th KSA ID Week on 6-8 November 2026.

  • Top-selected projects will be invited for oral presentations during the Congress.

BE PART OF THE FUTURE. We encourage you to demonstrate your creativity, commitment, and impact in

Infection Prevention and Control. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a safer and healthier future for all.

Submit your project now and join us in shaping the future of IPC!

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