The conference is aimed at scientists, doctoral students, students, and enthusiasts interested in animal-related topics. The aim of the event is to exchange knowledge about the place and role of animals in both the natural world and the human world – law, psychology, economics, society, technology, pedagogy, culture (film, games, fairy tales, TV series, songs), media, literature, and art.

The conference is a multifaceted platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience between representatives of engineering and technical sciences, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, medical sciences, mathematical sciences, and arts.

→ Animal biotechnology and genetics

→ Chemical signals and pheromones in animal communication

→ Physics of motion and biomechanics of organisms

→ Nanotechnology and its applications in animal research

→ Animal protection law

→ Forensics and analysis of biological evidence of animal origin

→ Veterinary medicine and animal diagnostics

→ Ecotoxicology and the impact of chemical pollutants on organisms

→ Sustainable development and environmental policy toward animal protection

→ Animals in culture, art, and literature

→ Animal ethology and behaviorism

→ Animal rights and ethics

→ Animals in therapy, education, and developmental support

→ Interspecies communication

→ Animals in scientific research and bioethics

→ Neurobiology and physiology of animals

→ Protection of biodiversity and the natural environment

→ Philosophical and psychological perspectives on animals

→ The role of animals in society

→ Symbolism of animals in myths, religions, and traditions

→ The history of domestication and contemporary human–animal relationships

→ Animals in media, pop culture, and visual communication

→ The impact of human activity on animal welfare

→ Interdisciplinary research methods on the animal world

→ Posthumanism and new paradigms in animal studies

The above thematic areas are merely examples – we warmly encourage participants to go beyond these frameworks. Furthermore, presentations may be interdisciplinary, combining various fields of science.

We do not censor presentations for political or ideological reasons. Original and unconventional contributions are always appreciated by the Scientific Committee.

Presentations are accepted in both Polish and English.

Presentations may be based on original or secondary research (literature reviews), as well as take the form of case studies.

Poster presentations are also welcome.

We accept presentations in the following languages:

English

Polish

Panels (sessions) of the conference will be arranged accordingly.

• Students, Ph.D. students, experienced researchers, and all others interested in the above-indicated fields of research can actively participate in the conference as speakers.
• Passive participants (audience) do not need to possess any prior academic knowledge or background.

• Prof. Wojciech Wieleba, PhD (Wrocław University of Technology)
• Prof. Joanna Grzela, PhD (Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce)
• Prof. Bogusław Jagusiak, PhD (Military University of Technology)
• Prof. Marian Lutostański, PhD (Jan Paradyż Academy in Gorzów Wielkopolski)
• Waldemar Dołęga, PhD, Eng. (Wrocław University of Technology)
• Iryna Sitak, PhD (National Technical University in Kharkiv)
• Mirosława Dulczewska-Miller, MD, PhD (Pediatrics & Dermatology Clinic, Chicago, Illinois, USA)
• Tomasz Czapka, PhD, Eng. (Wrocław University of Technology)
• Valery Loumber, PhD (Academic Director)
• Łukasz Darby Bartosik, MA (President of the Center for Science & Technology and the Center for American & European Studies)

➤ ACTIVE PARTICIPATION (INFORMATION FOR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS)

Steps necessary to register for the conference as an active participant (conference speaker):

Submit an abstract (200-300 words) and register via the Speaker Application Form at:

https://forms.gle/utbeC7bcB9wTrpYd8

Register via the Speaker Application Form ⏳by 23.59 on October 12, 2026.

We reserve the right to select abstracts.

The results of the abstract selection process will be announced by October 13, 2026.

Pay the conference fee to the bank account number that will be provided to the qualified speakers via email. The fee must be paid by October 15, 2026 at the latest.

➤ PASSIVE PARTICIPATION (CONFERENCE AUDIENCE)

Steps necessary to register for the conference by a passive participant (audience):

Register via the Audience Registration Form at:

https://forms.gle/kYkYe6EFJ61yDgff6

Register using the Audience Registration Form by midnight on October 15, 2026 (we will not extend this deadline). Failure to register using the form will result in the inability to passively participate in the conference (and thus the inability to receive a conference audience certificate).

Pay the fee to the bank account number that will be provided to the audience via email. The fee must be paid by October 17, 2026, at the latest.

Audience will have a chance to see the conference schedule with a full list of speakers and their presentation titles before paying the fee (it will be delivered via email).

➤ SPEAKERS – 2 options:

• 239 PLN / 60 EUR – participation as a speaker + PDF electronic certificate sent via email (the electronic certificate bears the digital signatures of the members of the Conference Committee and the qualified Szafir electronic signature – the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature – of the President of the Board).

– OR –

• 269 PLN / 70 EUR – participation as a speaker + digital certificate + traditional certificate with a handwritten signature sent via post.

➤ AUDIENCE – 2 options:

• 139 PLN / 40 EUR – audience participation + PDF electronic certificate sent via email (the electronic certificate bears the digital signatures of the members of the Conference Committee and the qualified Szafir electronic signature – the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature – of the President of the Board).

– OR –

• 169 PLN / 50 EUR – audience participation + digital PDF certificate + traditional certificate with a handwritten signature sent via post.

Important! Please use the following pattern when filling in the transfer title field when making the payment of your conference fee*:

"first name and last name – fee for active / passive participation (select the appropriate one) – Academic Conference ANIMALS…”

* Failure to do so may result in delays in posting the fee on the appropriate account and, consequently, even exclude your participation in the conference.

In the case of a co-authorship of a presentation by two, three or more speakers, please pay the fee for each of the co-speakers separately.

The organizers anticipate the possibility of publication in the form of a monograph. However, such possibility will depend on the number of authors willing to publish their text (chapter) in a monograph. The price for participation in the conference does not include the publication fee.

• It is possible to receive a VAT invoice (please request it in the registration form).
• If your participation in the conference is to be financed by the university (or other institution/company), we suggest that you pay for your participation from your personal funds and then obtain reimbursement from the university (institution/company) on the basis of an invoice issued by the Center to your university (institution/company).
• The fee is non-refundable (since it grants you the right of entry to the conference).
• The link to the online conference room will be made available to registered participants within 24 hours before the start of the conference.
• It is possible to deliver a conference presentation by two or more speakers (the fee should be multiplied by the number of speakers).
• The presentation time is 15-25 minutes (depending on the fact of giving a solo or duet presentation and the total number of presentations during the conference).
• Traditional paper certificates are usually sent via traditional post within 2 months after the conference.
• Digital certificates are sent to *all* participants within one week from the conference.
• All Participants will receive an affidavit confirming the composition of the Academic Conference Committee.
• All Participants will receive a certificate of the status of the Center for American Studies scientific society as an entity conducting primarily scientific activities in an independent and continuous manner, along with a full list of members of the Academic Council.
• Speakers must use their microphone and web camera during presenting (audio-video transmission).
• The Center for American Studies arranges the order of presentations. The exact time of speaking at the conference is pre-determined by CFAS (it will be not possible to change the time of your conference presentation set in the conference schedule).