ANZCCART 2021: Openness in Animal Research

Queenstown, Aotearoa New Zealand | Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

25-27 July

Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to ANZCCART 2021.

This year's conference looks at 'openness' in animal research and teaching. Public confidence in animal research hinges on the scientific community engaging in the evolving conversation about how and why animals are used. Being open about these matters is a worthwhile endeavour, and to be encouraged.

To gain a broader perspective on how openness looks in practise, we will examine overseas examples, both success stories and failures, and learn from different cultural viewpoints.

We anticipate that the adoption of new approaches to openness will reflect constructively on ANZCCART's principal objectives, particularly the Three R’s – the refinement, reduction and replacement of animals in research and teaching.

Science Media Centre: Savvy Express

As part of being open about animal research, delegates will be able to undertake a free Science Media Centre Savvy Express 15-minute media training session, offering one-on-one training for researchers, technicians or AEC members to practice speaking about their work for a general audience. Please book for a session when registering.

Communication skills workshop

The morning following the conference, join in a free workshop run by Kirk Leech, Executive Director of the European Animal Research Association (EARA). This will provide additional training for researchers, technicians or AEC members to communicate their work. Please book to attend workshop when registering.

Registration for ANZCCART 2021 covers an opening "ice-breaker" reception, the conference dinner, as well as lunches and morning and afternoon teas.

A 20% discount on registration is available for:

• Full time undergraduate students
• Full time postgraduate students
• Technicians
• Research Assistants
• External members of the Animals Ethics Committees

Additional places for either the reception and/or dinner can be purchased for accompanying partners and guests.

Entry to conference

Once you've arrived at the conference venue, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront, please collect your conference lanyard and a name badge. The lanyard will be your official pass and must be clearly visible at all times to obtain entry to all sessions and to all official social functions. The conference organisers expect appropriate behaviour from attendees and reserve the right to revoke entry to those who may behave in an inappropriate manner.

Opening reception featuring a Māori cultural performance by Kiwi Haka

Skyline Queenstown, Sunday 25 July 4:30-6:30pm

Glide to experience spectacular balcony views of Queenstown, the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu on the Queenstown Gondola, where there will also be a superb range of New Zealand's finest beverages.

Conference dinner

Walter Peak High Country Farm, Tuesday 27 July 5:45-10pm

Take a cruise on the historic steamship TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to the Colonel's Homestead, with its beautiful lakeside gardens and gourmet restaurant.

Accommodation

Discounted accommodation can be booked through the conference venue's hotel website. Choose your dates and room type, then add the booking code of ANZCCART under Advanced Search, and click 'Book now'. Otherwise, you can check here for other accommodation options nearby.

Insurance

Delegates are encouraged to take out personal travel and medical insurance which includes loss or damage of personal possessions, including loss of registration and accommodation fees through cancellation.

Privacy

There will not be an openly accessible list of conference participants.

Student registrations

Students are defined either as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution, or a holder of an international student card. Students must be studying full time to qualify for the discounted rate.

Tips for Overseas Travellers (COVID19)

Important: Entry to New Zealand from all countries remains strictly controlled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Delegates should visit the New Zealand Immigration Service for the latest information. If you are not a resident of Australia or New Zealand, you may need to get a New Zealand Visitor's Permit. Certain nationals will need to have their passport endorsed with a New Zealand Visitor's Visa before arrival. This process may take up to one month. Delegates should visit the New Zealand Immigration Service website for more information.

New Zealand currency is in dollars ($) and cents (c), with 100 cents equal to one dollar. There are $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 notes available, and coins are in the denominations of 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, and $2. Please note at the time this conference was being set up, one New Zealand dollar was worth approximately 65 US cents. Should you wish to withdraw cash on your credit or debit cards, automatic teller machines are available at the airport and at key points (like supermarkets or service stations) in towns and cities.

Further information on travelling through Aotearoa New Zealand can be found at the following sites:

• www.tourism.net.nz
• www.newzealand.com/travel
• www.nzescape.com

Disclaimer

In the event of industrial disruption, or other unforeseen circumstances that disrupt the conference, the conference organisers accept no responsibility. The information on the conference website and in the printed collateral is correct at the time of publication. However, the conference organisers reserve the right to change information. The conference organisers disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved.

The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and vary the advertised programme. If a speaker is cancelled for any reason beyond the organiser's control, there is no right of exchange and no obligation is assumed by the organisers for arranging a substitute speaker. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the conference, the liability of the organisers is limited to the return of paid fees. Where an event may be postponed and the option of re-attending is not suitable, a cancellation can be made by writing to the conference organiser and on acceptance, there would be a return of paid fees less $100 for administration costs.