2026 ABMA-IAATE Abstract Submission

ABMA-IAATE Abstract Submission Form

Please fill in the form below with the information as it will appear in the conference proceedings, if selected. If more than one person is presenting, please fill out the information for "Second Presenter" on this form.
Questions? Contact conferencecontent@theabma.org or bmf@theabma.org
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Abstract (maximum 250 words)*

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What does this presentation contribute to the animal welfare community?
Have you presented this material at other conferences? If yes, where? *
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Paper Presentation: 30-minute presentation AND written paper. Q&A will be exclusively in the Whova conference app.Paper Presentation: I would like to be considered as an extended speaker. 60-minute presentation AND written paper. Q&A will be exclusively in the Whova conference app.Poster Presentation AND written paper with photo of your poster. (Note that Poster Presentations are automatically eligible for poster award and are not eligible for the BMF travel scholarship.)
By checking this box, you acknowledge that if your presentation or poster is accepted for this conference, you are required to submit a paper for the conference proceedings prior to presenting.*

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Judging Categories (Please check one suggested category if you are submitting a paper):

Behavior Management Achievement Award (recognizes an outstanding achievement in the application of behavior management techniques)Behavior Management Innovation Award (recognizes outstanding application of novel, unusual or original behavior management technique)Animal Welfare Advances Award (Recognizes outstanding achievements that enhance animal welfare through specific environmental enrichment/conditioning techniques or programs)The Gary Wilson Sharing the Knowledge Award (Recognizes outstanding achievements in behavioral management education to enhance the knowledge of professionals and/or the public to the benefit of animals in human care)I am not interested in having my presentation considered for an Award.
Are you applying for the BMF Travel Scholarship?*

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The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a conference attendee whose institution is unable to provide them financial support. The Travel Scholarship will help the award recipient by giving them the ability to present their work and it will help the organizations by giving attendees the opportunity to hear presentations that the memberships otherwise would not have the opportunity to hear and as such, the Travel Scholarship supports our goal of sharing the knowledge.

The scholarship will provide:
- Conference registration fee.
- A $500 travel reimbursement.
- BMF will pay for the presenter's room rate.
Applicant Requirements:
- Applicant may not have received this scholarship in the previous year.
- Applicant is required to submit one letter of recommendation.
Please explain why you want to participate in this conference. Include how it will help you professionally and how you plan on using what you learn from this conference.
Attach at least one letter of reference from your supervisor or director in PDF format.

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In the event you are not awarded the scholarship, you would still like to have your abstract considered for presentation at the conference?

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Through our partnership with AnimalProfessional.com, the ABMA-IAATE Conference will be live-streamed, allowing virtual attendees to view presentations for up to 24 hours after the end of the day in the time zone that the conference is being hosted. Please initial here to indicate your commitment to the our goal of sharing the knowledge by allowing the live-stream and 24-hour viewing of your presentation to our virtual attendees:
**By submitting this presentation request, you agree that award-winning papers may be published in the ABMA newsletter, Engage, or the IAATE newsletter, The Flyer, and/or posted on each organization's respective website.
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ABMA-IAATE Abstract Submission Form