Call For Speakers

LAMA Needs Speakers Like You!

LAMA’s mission is to enhance the quality of management and care of laboratory animals throughout the world and advance the laboratory animal management profession through education, knowledge exchange and professional development. This year we want YOU to be a part of developing our leaders and future leaders within the industry.

Whether we are able to attend in person or if we must proceed virtually, LAMA and ATA are gearing up for a fantastic program for 2026 and want you to be part of it!

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Topic Submissions

Topic submissions should be designed specifically for one of the following formats: special topic seminar (20-30 minutes), or 30 min-1 hour breakout session/round table discussions as a topic facilitator.

Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions should consist of published or unpublished presentations, or new solutions for facility management, on aspects of laboratory animal husbandry management.

Call For Speaker Submission Deadline: Saturday, January 31, 2026

If you choose to submit a topic, please note that you must include the title, brief description, and names and contact information for any suggested panelists, speakers, or leader. Once the submission undergoes review and acceptance, any substitution or addition of speakers must be approved by the Program Committee.

If you choose to submit an abstract, please follow the guidelines below and provide complete information. This will greatly assist the Program Committee in their review process and enable the correct assignment of your abstract to the appropriate program session.

Power Point Submittal

Once your presentation has been accepted you will be sent an invite to our Dropbox to upload your power point presentation for review. Please submit in Power point or PDF format only. Presentations will be preloaded in order of program agenda.

Travel Costs

LAMA or ATA are unable to provide travel costs or waive registration for program speakers and facilitators. You must be registered for the event to present.