ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstract submissions are now closed.
ZAA is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2024 Conference, which will run 5-9 August in Sydney, Australia. The Conference will provide both a virtual and in-person platform for speakers to share their experiences and knowledge.
The 2024 ZAA Conference theme will be 'Leading the Way for Wildlife and People'. This theme seeks to look to the future of the sector, with a strong focus on social license to operate, animal ethics and welfare and conservation. As per the previous two years, all presentations will also closely align with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We're looking for speakers with engaging content that relates back to our theme and touches one or several of the SDGs with relevance to our zoo and aquarium audience. We are seeking abstract submissions for plenary presentations, panel discussions and workshop facilitation.
Here's a guide with some thought-starters for presentation topics to the conference theme and the SDGs.
Submission process and important details:
1. Abstract can be submitted via a Word Document that can be downloaded here.
2. You will need to fill in the information within the abstract document and return it to [email protected] before the submission closing date (below) for your presentation, workshop or panel to be considered for the conference program.
3. All submitted forms will be considered by the Conference Organisers and assessed according to the selection criteria.
4. The presentation must relate directly to conference objectives and at least one Sustainable Development Goal.
5. We may negotiate with you to adapt the original format of your presentation, workshop or panel.
6. Presentations will be 10 minutes in length and can be in-person or virtual if the presenter cannot attend in-person.
7. Panels and Workshops will be 90 minutes in length and can only be presented in person.
8. Presenters via this abstract process will need to meet their own conference registration fees and travel costs.
9. Abstracts must be prepared using the provided Word Document form.
10. If your abstract is chosen to be included in the conference program, you will be provided a link to complete an online form to publish your abstract on the conference website.
11. A headshot and brief bio will also need to be submitted for those who are accepted to present.
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