CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Oral abstract submissions have now closed.
There is still time to submit a Poster Presentation Abstract, with submissions remaining open until
31 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
We encourage researchers, professionals, and industry representatives to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their work and share their findings with the laboratory animal science community.
Poster Abstract Submissions Open
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Do you have a poster you’d like to present at the ANZLAA 2026 Conference? Poster submissions are open until 31 July 2026.
Make sure to submit your poster abstracts for ANZLAA 2026 Conference
This year’s theme, “Celebrating 20 Years of ANZLAA: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future,” invites contributions that reflect both our shared history and the innovations shaping what comes next. ANZLAA 2026 will highlight the strength of local expertise and celebrate achievements across our community.
Themes for abstract submissions
Abstracts may address (but are not limited to) the following areas:
Reflect. Refine. Reimagine.
Exploring how animal care and use practices have evolved over the past 20 years and whether these changes have resulted in measurable, meaningful welfare improvements.
Pain, Procedure & Progress
Examining the role of veterinarians and welfare professionals in research design, pain management, procedural refinement, and advancing humane science.
Measuring What Matters
Focusing on how we assess and demonstrate impact through education, communication, culture, data, and meaningful welfare metrics.
Policy & Compliance
Addressing the balance between regulatory requirements, WHS obligations, ethical governance, and the pursuit of best practice standards.
Operations Behind the Scenes
Highlighting the practical realities of facility management, including daily operations, leadership, resource coordination, and maintaining high welfare
outcomes.
Submissions are welcomed from professionals including:
- Facility managers, directors, and technicians
- Veterinarians and welfare teams
- Researchers and students
- Engineers and infrastructure specialists
- Governance, compliance, and safety
- Training providers
Submit your poster before the clock runs out
Oral Abstract Submissions Closed
Oral Abstract submissions for the ANZLAA Conference 2026 have now closed.
The conference will take place on 27–28 August 2026 at Royal On The Park, located in the heart of Brisbane.
Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for consideration. We are delighted with the strong response and look forward to showcasing the breadth of research, innovation, and best practice from across the laboratory animal science community.
The conference program will feature keynote presentations, invited speakers, oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, providing valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and professional development.
We look forward to welcoming delegates to Brisbane for an engaging and inspiring conference.
Presenter Deadlines
Call for Abstracts Open | 26 March 2026 |
Call for Abstracts Close | 3 May 2026 |
Notification to Authors | 2 June 2026 |
Presenter Registration | 1 August 2026 |
Please note: submitting an abstract does not automatically register you for the conference. All presenters must register by the deadline to be included in the final program.
Guidelines and Submission Instructions
Please review the Abstract Guidelines below for submission requirements for the ANZLAA 2026 Conference.
- Abstracts must be submitted via the online submission portal
- Email or hard copy submissions will not be accepted
- All presentations must be delivered in person as we are unable to facilitate virtual presentations
- Accepted presenters must register and pay to attend the conference
- An abstract is a short description of the content that you will be presenting at the conference. The abstract selection committee will use it to decide whether your oral presentation or post will be accepted into the program. In addition, your abstract will be used to promote your oral presentation or poster to conference attendees.
Abstract Requirements
- Title: Maximum 15 words
- Abstract length: Maximum 350 words
- Biography: Maximum 100 words (third person)
Suggested abstract structure
- Background
- Aims/Objectives
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
Please note:
- Tables and figures are not permitted
- References are optional and must be included within the word count
- Submissions should be final and publication-ready
Presentation Formats
Please indicate your preferred format (note the program committee may adjust this):
- Oral Presentation (15 minutes)
- Oral Presentation (30 minutes)
- Oral Presentation (45 minutes)
- Poster Presentation
Authors and Affiliations
- Ensure all author details and affiliations are accurate
- Confirm presenting author
- Obtain approval from all co-authors prior to submission
Declarations
During submission, you will be required to confirm:
- Any conflicts of interest
- Author approval of the submission
- Permission for publication in conference materials
Submission Process
Abstract submission is completed through an online portal:
- Create an account (or sign in if returning)
- Enter author and contact details
- Complete all abstract fields
- Review your submission carefully
- Submit and receive confirmation email
Abstract Tips
- Write clearly and concisely for a broad audience
- Align your topic with the conference theme where possible
- Focus on key findings and outcomes
- Use a logical structure
- Choose a clear and engaging title
- Seek feedback before submitting
Accessing the Portal
If this is your first time submitting an abstract for the Conference, you must click on the blue ‘Create New Account’ button before being able to create your submission.
This will prompt you to enter your email address and create a password for your account. Once complete click on the ‘create’ button. You will then need to create a profile which is completed on the Contact Information tab. After creating a contact, additional tabs will appear that will enable you to submit, edit and withdraw any of your submission(s).
Note. If you have already created a profile, you will only need to enter your email address and password and click ‘Sign in’
Please remember that submitting an abstract does not automatically register you as a delegate. Presenters who fail to register by the due date risk having their presentation removed from the program.