AAZK conferences have a lot going on!  Below, find a quick overview of what the conference will look like day by day, with links to more in-depth information.

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Sunday, September 13th

Pre-conference trip to Woodland Park Zoo: buses depart 7:30 AM

Conference Icebreaker: 6-9 PM​

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Monday, September 14th

Early morning session (8-10 AM): welcome and keynote speaker Ken Ramirez

Late morning session (10:30 AM-12:00 PM): presentations from AAZK's Bowling for Rhinos and Trees for You & Me partners

Afternoon sessions (1:00-3:00 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM): workshops and AAZK Professional Certificate Courses

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Tuesday, September 15th

Early morning session (8-10 AM): AZA/AAZK Joint Panel Discussion

Late morning session (10:30 AM-12:00 PM): Paper presentations

Lunch (12:00-1:00 PM): provided for delegates

Afternoon sessions (1:00-3:00 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM): workshops and AAZK Professional Certificate Courses

Evening (7-8 PM): Poster author session

Evening (8-10 PM): AAZK Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, September 16th

Dual Zoo Day: buses depart for Northwest Trek at 7 AM, return to Hotel Murano by 4:30 PM

Evening: AAZK Silent Auction

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Thursday, September 17th

Morning sessions (8-10 AM and 10:30AM-12:00 PM): Paper presentations

Afternoon sessions (1:00-3:00 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM): workshops and AAZK Professional Certificate Courses

Evening (7:00 PM-12:00 AM): Conference banquet