Call for Speaker Abstracts
Ohio Lactation Consultant Association
35th Annual Breastfest Conference
(In-person & Virtual)
Event Date: March 12-13, 2027
Location: Renaissance Columbus Westerville
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026
About the Event
Ohio Lactation Consultant Association (OLCA) is the state professional association for lactation consultants and breastfeeding stakeholders in Ohio. The audience includes IBCLC, RN, physicians, WIC peers, Dietitians, and more. The in-person event is typically attended by approximately 200 people, with an additional 80 attending the virtual portion of the conference.
We invite leaders, practitioners, researchers, and innovators to share their expertise, insights, and case studies with our engaged audience.
Topics of Interest
If your topic aligns with our theme but is not listed below, we encourage you to submit. We welcome lactation focused abstracts that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
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Hands-on workshops
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Clinical skills
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Research
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Evidence Based Topics
Abstract Guidelines
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Length: 200-350 words
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Format: Clearly state the objective, methodology, key findings, and relevance to the audience.
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Language: English
Submission Process
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Complete the Abstract Submission Form at: OLCA Call for Speaker Abstracts by July 15, 2026
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Include:
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Title of your presentation
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Author(s) and affiliation(s)
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Contact information
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Abstract text (250–300 words)
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Short speaker bio (100 words)
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At least two citations
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Learning Objectives
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IBLCE Content Outline Categories
Review & Notification
All abstracts will be reviewed by our Program Committee based on relevance, originality, and clarity.
Notification of acceptance will be sent by September 1st, 2026
Presentation Formats
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Oral Presentation – 60-90 minutes + Q&A
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Workshop –60–90 minutes interactive session
Why Present at Breastfest?
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Share your expertise with a targeted, engaged audience
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Network with industry leaders and peers
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Gain visibility and recognition in your field
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Contribute to advancing knowledge and best practices
Questions?
Contact: Amber Clary, OLCA Speaker Coordinator
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