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Special Opportunity: October 2 through October 11
The October 1 submission deadline has passed. However, for a limited time, we will accept “Research Brief” submissions only until October 11 @ 11:59pm Central. Read more about Research Briefs and submission guidelines

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 1, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT
Review decisions will be emailed on Wednesday, October 21.

Sections Below: Conference Orientation ||| Participation Guidelines + Submission Links ||| One-Session Policy ||| Participation Registration Policy

STEP 1: Complete Your Conference Orientation

A few minutes spent on review = hours saved in mistakes and confusion.

We know you want to move on to submitting a proposal…..but spending some time getting to know the conference and basic policies will help avoid confusion and costly mistakes. Please take the time to review the conference elements below:

Other Useful Information

STEP 2: Determine How You Want to Participate &
Submit Your Abstract or Proposal

Each participant is limited to one submission

Each accepted participant will only be scheduled into one session.
Submission options: presenter, speaker, moderator, organizer, organizer/presenter, organizer/speaker, organizer/moderator, or attendee

I want to present my completed paper.

 * MOST COMMON *

Available roles: 

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I want to present my preliminary ideas / findings.

This option has replaced the poster session.

Available role: 

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Someone asked me to participate in their group session.

Available roles: 

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I want to organize a session, invite others to join, and present in the session (optional).

Available roles: 

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I want to act as a moderator for a session.

I will not present; only moderate.

Available role:

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I want to participate by attending the conference only.

Available role:

  • Attendee (observing only, not presenting)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 1, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT
Review decisions will be emailed on Wednesday, October 21.

One-Session Policy

To maximize participation and minimize scheduling conflicts, individual attendees are limited to participation in one (1) conference session (i.e., panel, colloquy, roundtable, research brief).

  • This policy is strictly enforced.
  • WARNING: Any session proposal that includes a person who is listed in another proposed session, will be placed on an indefinite hold until one of the proposals is revised.
  • Exception: Persons in sponsored sessions AND official UAA professional development sessions can participate in one additional session. No one can participate in more than two sessions, regardless of their exception status.

Participant Registration Policy

  • October 21, 2024 – Registration opens
  • December 4, 2024 (11:59pm CDT) – Registration deadline for all accepted participants (presenters and moderators)
    • All accepted participants must register and pay the associated fees to have their names listed in the final program.
    • Participants who fail to register by the registration deadline will not be included in the conference program.
    • You do not need to be a member of UAA/ENHR/EURA to register for the conference. However, members are eligible for discounted rates.
  • February 14, 2025 – Last day to request conference registration refund (Administrative fee: $200 for non-students; $100 for students)