Call for abstracts

ZAA is accepting submission of abstracts for presentations to the plenary sessions of the 2023 Conference, which will run 9-11 August, hosted by Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch NZ.

The Conference will provide an in-person and virtual platform for speakers to share their experiences and knowledge in the area of “positive impact via partnership & community”. This theme aims to bring to life ZAA's vision of "positive impact for wildlife & people" and closely aligns to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’re looking for speakers with engaging content that relates back to our theme and touches on one or several of the SDGs with relevance to our zoo and aquarium audience. This may be via partnerships and collaboration relating to a connection to conservation, animal welfare, education, environmental impacts, business continuity and growth, Traditional Owners, Mana Whenua/Iwi, inclusion and diversity, community engagement and more.

Here's a guide with some thought-starters for presentation topics related to the conference theme and the SDGs.

Submission process & important details

  1. Abstract submissions are now open.
  2. Please submit your abstract (.docx and .doc) by 3 April 2023 to [email protected]
  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 relate to one or several Sustainable Development Goals
  5. We may negotiate with you to adapt the original format of your presentation.
  6. Presentations will be 10 minutes in length and can be in-person or virtual if the presenter cannot attend in-person.
  7. Presenters will need to meet their own conference registration fees and travel costs.
  8. Abstracts must be prepared using the conference template (minimum 250 words - maximum 400 words).  Please check spelling and grammar carefully. Accepted abstracts will be published as submitted.
  9. Please include brief bio with the abstract

 

Download Conference Abstract Template

Receipt of abstract submissions will be acknowledged by email. Proposers will be notified of acceptance by April 21, 2023.

Closing date COB 3 April 2023.