DEADLINE
JUNE 1, 2027
Abstracts close at midnight
SESSION LENGTH
50 minutes
Including Q&A
YOU'LL NEED
200 + 100 words
Abstracts + short bio
SPEAKER BENEFITS
Free Registration
Plus one banquet ticket
HOW IT WORKS
From Idea to Stage in Four Steps
Submit Your Proposal
Send your title, a 200-word abstract, a 100-word bio and a photo using the form below.
Committee Review
The conference speaker committee reviews every proposal after the deadline.
Confirm Your Spot
Accepted speakers send final materials and sign the speaker contract to be confirmed.
Present & Publish
Deliver your talk in St. Louis and you may be invited to write for The Watchbird.
THE DETAILS
What to Know Before You Apply
What to Submit
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Abstract, 200 words or less
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Bio, 100 words or less per presenter
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Contact & affiliation details
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More than one proposal is welcome
Presentation Format
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Sessions are generally 50 minutes
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Q&A may be included
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AV needs confirmed during coordination (PowerPoint)
Speaker Benefits
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Complimentary conference registration
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One banquet ticket
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Possible feature in The Watchbird, AFA’s official journal
Travel, hotel and personal expenses are generally the speaker’s responsibility. Speakers are not confirmed until required materials and the speaker contract are received.
PROPOSAL FORM
Submit Your Presentation
Questions? Contact the Speaker Chair speakers@afabirds.org