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Due to continuing concerns regarding international travel and the safety of large, in-person gatherings, the 47th Annual Convention will take place virtually, May 27-31, 2021. We understand the value of meeting colleagues face to face, and we considered all possible options to continue on site before making this decision. We are committed to working tirelessly over the next seven months to create a dynamic virtual experience while preserving the health and safety of our members and staff. We will have enhanced networking opportunities as well as improved text and video chat features during presentations and poster sessions.

Automatic Hotel Room Cancellation
The room blocks at our San Francisco hotels--the Hilton Union Square and Parc 55--will be released by the end of the year. Reservations will be canceled, and deposits will be refunded without any penalties or need to contact the hotel. Please allow up to two weeks after the release for hotels to manage all refunds.
 
Reduced Early Registration Fees
We are sensitive to the difficult economic situation many find themselves in and have therefore reduced early registration costs by 20%. For this discount, please register by January 15, 2021. We will also offer continuing education (CE) packages and workshop registration--available in January 2021--at reduced prices. Registration fees are further discounted based on the per capita income of your country of residence.

Free On-Demand Access for Registrants
All registrants will gain access to the entire program, on demand, for six weeks following the convention, so you may watch the program at your convenience. CE credit will also be available on demand.

Submission Deadline Extension
The submission deadline has been extended to November 11, 2020, to allow time to submit a virtual presentation! If you have already submitted, we will reach out soon to confirm your interest in participating virtually. All submissions will receive an acceptance or rejection notification by December 16, 2020.

Additional Early Discount for Presenting Authors
All presenters who submit by the November 11, 2020, deadline will receive an additional 5% discount on their registration fee.
 
Registration Grants for Senior Student Presenters
Thanks to the generous contributions of our members, ABAI will award grants to cover the registration fee for more than 300 senior student presenters. To take advantage of this opportunity, submit by November 11, 2020. Grants will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to non-U.S. students.

Convention Schedule to Remain the Same
The convention will follow the usual schedule in Eastern Daylight Time and offer the same opportunities as on site, including invited presentations and B. F. Skinner lectures; hundreds of symposia, panels, papers, and posters; and many networking opportunities, including reunions. Workshops will be May 27-28, with sessions running May 28-31.

The ABAI annual convention is the largest gathering of behavior analysts in the world--whether in a convention hall or online. Join attendees from more than 50 countries in experiencing the best behavior analysis has to offer, all from the comfort of your home or office. We look forward to receiving your submission and to seeing you in May!

Be safe,
ABAI Team

ABAI encourages submissions from presenters from every background and from every locality, regardless of gender, sexual identity, racial/ethnic/religious background, immigration status, age, or socioeconomic status. We support submissions from underrepresented or marginalized communities in particular. 

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