The AZA Annual Conference is the largest, most comprehensive zoo and aquarium professionals’ event in the country. The Conference offers attendees valuable networking and learning opportunities, and the chance to explore cutting-edge product and service providers.

Save the Date for the 2019 Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (IMATA) co-located Annual Conference in New Orleans, September 7-11. The Call for Papers is now open. Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 26. Registration and housing will open in May.

Attending the AZA Annual Conference provides opportunities to:

- Explore ideas and best practices with more than 200 education program sessions, poster presentations, and round-table topic discussions;
- Discover successes and lessons learned from a community of veterans and young professionals – large and small facilities alike;
- Experience new technology and services in a diverse Exhibit Hall featuring more than 180 companies and organizations showcasing their latest products;
- Connect with more than 2,800 dedicated colleagues at AZA-accredited aquariums and zoos who share a common vision to protect and save species. 

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