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WAAVP-AN AGM
& Scientific Workshop 2026
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
🗓️ 25-26 November 2026
The World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology African Network (WAAVP-AN) Annual General Meeting and Scientific Workshop is the Network’s flagship gathering, bringing together researchers, veterinary professionals, postgraduate students, policymakers, industry partners and development practitioners from across Africa to advance research, collaboration, and innovation in veterinary parasitology.
The inaugural AGM & Scientific Workshop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 25-26 November 2026, focusing on the theme “Parasites and Poverty: Quantifying the Economic Burden of Animal Parasitism in African Smallholder Livestock Systems”, exploring the impacts of parasitic diseases on livestock productivity, livelihoods, food security and economic development, while highlighting sustainable solutions for parasite control in the face of climate change.
Secure your participation at the WAAVP-AN AGM and Scientific Workshop 2026.
Registration is free!
- Call for Abstracts Opens: 4 September 2026
- Registration Opens: 4 September 2026
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 3 October 2026
- Final Registration Deadline: 3 October 2026
- Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 20 October 2026
- AGM Registration/Membership Subscription Deadline: 15 November 2026
- Final Scientific Programme Available: 20 November 2026
- Scientific Workshop: 25-26 November 2026
- WAAVP-AN AGM: 26 November 2026, 2.00 – 5.00PM EAT
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
- Abstracts must be submitted online through the WAAVP-AN submission portal only. Email submissions will not be accepted.
- Abstracts must be received by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Abstracts must be original and must not have been previously presented at other conferences.
- Submission of an abstract constitutes agreement for it to be published in the official workshop proceedings.
- Abstracts may be considered for oral or poster presentation. While author preference will be considered, the final decision rests with the Scientific Committee.
- The presenting author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the abstract before submission.
- Presenting authors must be registered participants. Only accepted abstracts from authors who register by the stated deadlines will be included in the programme and scheduled for presentation.
- Each individual may be the primary author of only one oral presentation. If submitting multiple abstracts, a different presenter should be assigned for additional submissions.
- English and French are the official workshop languages. Abstracts must be written and presented in clear, grammatically correct English or French. English submissions should consistently use either American or British spelling, not both.
- A Conflict-of-Interest statement must be provided during submission on behalf of all co-authors. Authors selected for oral presentation may be required to complete a more detailed disclosure form
Submission Requirements
- Abstract Title: Must be in UPPER CASE and limited to 25 words maximum (symbols count as words).
- Author Information: Provide full names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, departments, and countries for the presenting author and all co-authors.
- Presentation Preference: Indicate whether you prefer an oral or poster presentation.
- Abstract Sub-theme: Select the appropriate sub-theme from the provided list.
- Abstract Text: Limited to 250 words, including acknowledgements. Tables and figures should not be included in the text as they count toward the word limit.
- Abstract Structure: Use the following headings:
- Background and Aims
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
- Abbreviations: Use only standard abbreviations. Any uncommon abbreviation should be written out in full the first time it appears, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
- Images/Tables/Graphs:
- Maximum file size: 500 KB each
- Maximum dimensions: 600 px (W) × 800 px (H)
- Accepted formats: JPG or PNG
- The submission system allows abstracts to be saved as a draft until the submission deadline. Unsubmitted drafts will be deleted after the deadline.
- To complete submission, click the SUBMIT button. Once submitted, abstracts cannot be edited.
- You will receive a confirmation email after successful submission. Reply to this email in all correspondence regarding the abstract.
- If you do not receive a submission confirmation email, please contact info@waavpafrica.org
- Do not submit duplicate copies of the same abstract
1. Oral Presentations
Presentation
- Duration: Each oral presentation is allocated 12 minutes, followed by 3 minutes for questions and discussion.
- Slide content: Please keep in mind that the audience will typically read the content on a slide before listening to the presenter. Therefore:
- Keep the text on each slide to the essential information only.
- Use a clear, simple, and uncluttered presentation style.
- Avoid reading the text on the slides verbatim. Instead, use the slides to support and complement your verbal presentation.
- Please practise your presentation thoroughly in advance to ensure that it is well-paced and fits comfortably within the allocated 12-minute presentation time.
Content
- Number of slides: We recommend limiting the total number of slides to ensure that the presentation can be delivered effectively within the allocated time.
- As a general guide for a 12-minute presentation, approximately 17 slides containing text are recommended. Presenters should adjust the number of slides according to the complexity and nature of their content.
- Use of images: Where photographs, illustrations, or other images are used, we recommend including no more than two images per slide to ensure good visibility and clarity.
- Figures and captions: Ensure that all figures, graphs, charts, and other visual elements are clearly visible and easy to understand. Captions and labels should be sufficiently large and legible when viewed from a distance.
- Animations and videos: Please avoid the use of animations and videos unless they are essential to conveying the key message of the presentation.
- Videos: If a video is essential to your presentation, the presenter is responsible for ensuring that it is properly embedded, set up, and tested to play correctly. Please notify the Organising Committee at info@waavpafrica.org in advance if your presentation includes a video.
- References and permissions: Appropriate references should be provided for all sources used. Evidence of consent or permission for the use of images, photographs, tables, or other copyrighted material should be available upon request.
Text and Layout
- Please include a key message slide at the beginning or end of the presentation. This should highlight the main relevance of your project and the practical application of your findings.
- Recommendations:
- Plain white background and black text for presentations
- Font sizes: Title 40, Subtitle 30, Text 28.
- A large font is recommended so all text is legible.
- Use the same font throughout the presentation.
- Maximum of 7 lines of text per slide. Prefer bullet lists with short sentences.
- Use italics or bold to emphasize certain words or phrases.
- Remember to check the spelling before sending the final version.
2. Poster Presentations
- Poster printing: Poster presenters are responsible for printing their own posters and bringing them to the workshop.
- Poster size: The maximum permitted poster size is A0 (approximately 84 cm × 119 cm).
- Printing specifications: Posters must be printed on 180 gsm paper.
- Poster material: Posters must not be laminated or printed on alternative materials such as fabric, vinyl, plastic, or other rigid substrates.
- Display materials: WAAVP-AN will provide poster boards and the materials required to securely attach posters for display.
- Poster display period: Posters will remain on display throughout the workshop.
- Poster presentation session: During the allocated poster session indicated in the programme, each presenter is expected to remain at their poster and provide a brief overview to interested participants, as well as respond to questions and facilitate discussion.
