Call for Abstracts
Invitation for Presentations
We invite presentations on all aspects of living and fossil proboscideans—covering evolution, taxonomy, ecology, behaviour, conservation, and human interactions. Contributions are welcome from all methodological approaches, from morphology to biomolecular studies.
Presentation Topics
Evolution & Taxonomy
Ecology & Behavior
Conservation
Methodological Approaches
Pre-Conference Workshop
Methodology for Measuring Proboscidean Skulls, Teeth, and Bones
Join us for a hands-on workshop on January 18, 2026, where experts will demonstrate standardized methodologies for measuring and analyzing proboscidean skeletal elements. This workshop is ideal for students, early-career researchers, and anyone interested in morphological analysis techniques.
Date & Time
January 18, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location
National Museums of Kenya
Paleontology Lab
Fee
$0 (free)
Capacity
Open to all
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts must be submitted in English through our online submission system.
- Abstracts should be no more than 300 words, excluding title, authors, and affiliations.
- Include a clear title, author names with affiliations, and corresponding author information.
- Structure your abstract with clear objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
- Indicate your preferred presentation format (oral or poster).
- All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the scientific committee.
Presentation Formats
Oral Presentations
15-minute talks followed by 5 minutes for questions
Poster Presentations
Displayed throughout the conference with dedicated poster sessions
Submission Timeline
Abstract submission opens
Abstract submission deadline
Early bird registration deadline
Notification of acceptance
Pre-conference workshop
Conference dates