Now accepting ISAZ 2025 submissions for abstracts, symposia, workshops, and
community & personal experience! Help spread the word about #ISAZ2025!
Frequently Asked Questions
We will be making more detailed updates to the FAQs as we progress in the planning process. If you have questions not answered on this or any of the other FAQs pages, please contact conferences@isaz.net.
Presenting and Registering
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How do I submit an abstract for the conference?
Submissions are anticipated to open in November 2024 and are due January 29, 2025. Abstract submissions include 15-minute oral presentations, 5-minute lightning oral presentations, and poster presentations. We will also be accepting creative and personal experience submissions this year.
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How do I submit a symposium proposal for the conference?​
Submissions are anticipated to open in November 2024 and are due January 29, 2025.
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How do I submit a workshop proposal for the conference?​
Submissions are anticipated to open in November 2024 and are due January 29, 2025.
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As a presenter, do I need to register for the conference?​
Yes, all oral, poster, lightning, symposium, workshop, and creative and personal experience presenters are required to register in full for the conference.
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Can I attend the conference without presenting?​
Yes! We welcome all attendees regardless of whether you are presenting or not.
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When will submission decisions be communicated?
Decisions on submissions are anticipated to be communicated in mid-March 2025.
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Is registration open?
Registration is anticipated to open in Spring 2025.
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I need help with my conference registration. Who should I contact?​
Contact adm.manager@isaz.net for assistance with your conference registration.
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Is there a cancellation policy for conference registration?
View our conference registration cancellation policy here.
In-Person Format
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What is the format of the conference?
We are extremely excited to host an in-person conference this year in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada! Unless there is a Canadian government-imposed international travel ban to Canada, we will not provide remote online attendance.
Travel and Accommodations
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Will there be a hotel room block?
Find details about hotel accommodations here.
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Are there discounted lodging options for students?​
Find details about discounted lodging options here.
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Will I need to have transportation from the hotel to the conference venue?​
If you book your accommodation using the hotel room block, you will be staying in the same building as the conference venue. Learn more about the conference venue here. Transportation is only needed if you choose to stay off-site, and you will be responsible for organizing your own transportation.
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Will travel grants be offered?​
ISAZ will award Student Travel Awards, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Awards in 2025. The deadline for these awards was 17:00 PST on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. To learn more about these awards, visit the ISAZ Awards Page on the website.
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What are the visa requirements to enter Canada?​
Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html to check whether a travel visa is required for international travelers visiting Canada.
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What else is required to enter Canada?
To learn about the travel requirements for entering Canada, go to https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html.
General Questions
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Who do I contact about becoming a sponsor?​
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, reach out to development@isaz.net.
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How can I learn more about ISAZ?​
Learn more about ISAZ by visiting the ISAZ website here.
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How do I stay current on ISAZ 2025 conference updates?​
ISAZ members receive a quarterly newsletter and emails to receive information on conference updates. In addition, follow ISAZ on Facebook and Twitter for any 2025 updates and great content all year long.
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How can I connect with the ISAZ community on social media?​
Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook and Twitter. Use the #ISAZ2025 when posting, and make sure to subscribe and follow our official social media accounts if you haven't already!
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How do I become an ISAZ member?
Find out how to become an ISAZ member here. As a reminder, ISAZ members are eligible to receive a discounted rate on conference registration! If you need assistance, please email the ISAZ Administrative Manager at adm.manager@isaz.net.