Congress 2027 Programme

Abstract Sumbissions now OPEN

Have you completed a project, introduced a refinement, developed a new process, or generated data that could benefit others?

We are now inviting submissions for:

  • Presentations
  • Workshops
  • Posters

For presentations, we are particularly keen to receive submissions aligned to the following themes:

  • Large and Minority Species
  • Aquatics
  • New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and New Technologies
  • The 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement)
  • Biosecurity

Whether you are sharing innovative research, practical experience, welfare improvements, technological advances, or lessons learned from implementation, we would love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to professional development across the sector, and help shape the programme for Congress 2027.

Workshop & Presentation submission deadline: 17 October 2026

Why not display a poster at Congress 2027, for a chance to win one of the three Best Poster prizes on offer

  • Best Poster for Animal Welfare
  • Best Poster for Scientific Basis
  • Best Poster – Delegates Choice
  • ABTA Award

Poster submission dealine: 5th February 2027

Please submit your Abstract proposals for Workshops, Presentations and Posters 

Contributor Packages

Speakers and Workshop Presenters

Presenting in the main plenary sessions or hosting a workshop?

You will be entitled to free Congress registration and to claim for one night accommmodation up to the value of £200.

Select "Programme Contributor" and either "Speaker" or "Workshop Presenter" on the registration form.

Poster Display

Those displaying posters pay the full registration fee and should attend for the full three day conference.

Please select "Programme Contributor" and "Poster Display", for either IAT member or non-member, on the registration form.

Publications
It is a condition of presenting a paper and displaying a poster that you write an article and allow the IAT to publish it in the ATW Journal.

Articles must be submitted within 2 months of the date of Congress.

Awards and Prizes

There are several awards and prizes available to programme contributors

Presentations

First time presenters will be eligible for the Stephen Barnett First Time Presenters' Award

Posters

There are four prizes available to poster contributors:

  • Best Poster - Animal Welfare
  • Best Poster - Scientific
  • Delegates Choice
  • ABTA Award