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AfA CONFERENCE 2023
SARAWAK

The AfA Conference Kuching 2023 was hosted by Sarawak SSPCA.

Theme: Education and Engagement Bring Change

SUBMIT ABSTRACT

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

*Subject to change

Keynote Speakers

The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman
Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg

The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg

Dr Jill Robinson MBE - Animals Asia Foundation

Dr Jill Robinson MBE - Animals Asia Foundation

Plenary Speakers

Adam Miller - Planet Indonesia

Adam Miller - Planet Indonesia

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Dave Neale - Animals Asia Foundation

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Dr. Katherine Polak - Humane Society International

Dr. Wong Siew Te - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Dr. Wong Siew Te - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Speakers

Eva von Jagow - We Animals Media

Eva von Jagow - We Animals Media

Aarthi Sankar - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore

Aarthi Sankar - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore

Aimee Griffiths - Dogs Trust

Aimee Griffiths - Dogs Trust

Anbarasi Boopal - Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)

Anbarasi Boopal - Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)

Angel Flores - World Animal Protection

Angel Flores - World Animal Protection

Ayesha Chundrigar - Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation

Ayesha Chundrigar - Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation

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Bhavya Vatrapu - Vegan Outreach

Brooke Aldrich - Asia for Animals Coalition

Brooke Aldrich - Asia for Animals Coalition

Connie Chiang - Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Connie Chiang - Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Cynthia Chin - Furry Soup Kitchen

Cynthia Chin - Furry Soup Kitchen

Dave Neale - Animals Asia Foundation

Dave Neale - Animals Asia Foundation

David F Coggan - Humanebeing Education &; Training Consultancy

David F Coggan - Humanebeing Education &; Training Consultancy

Dawn Kotuwage - ACTAsia

Dawn Kotuwage - ACTAsia

Dewi Ria Utari - Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI)

Dewi Ria Utari - Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI)

Dr Josiah Tagwai Kantiyok - Johan Vet Network ( Member: Pan-Africa Network For Laboratory Animal Science and Ethics)

Dr Josiah Tagwai Kantiyok - Johan Vet Network ( Member: Pan-Africa Network For Laboratory Animal Science and Ethics)

Dr. Amitkumar Chaudhari - Humane Society International

Dr. Amitkumar Chaudhari - Humane Society International

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Dr. Anahita Kumar - Worldwide Veterinary Service

Dr. Elaine Ong - Vets for Compassion

Dr. Elaine Ong - Vets for Compassion

Dr. Emma Tivey - Compassion in World Farming

Dr. Emma Tivey - Compassion in World Farming

Dr. Fiona Woodhouse - The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong)

Dr. Fiona Woodhouse - The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong)

Dr. Gemma Ma - RSPCA NSW

Dr. Gemma Ma - RSPCA NSW

Dr. Gregg Tully - Save the Dogs and Other Animals

Dr. Gregg Tully - Save the Dogs and Other Animals

Dr. Jackson Zee - FOUR PAWS International

Dr. Jackson Zee - FOUR PAWS International

Dr. Janire Castellano Bueno - Wild Animal Initiative [and] Newcastle University

Dr. Janire Castellano Bueno - Wild Animal Initiative [and] Newcastle University

Dr. Karanvir Kukreja - FOUR PAWS International

Dr. Karanvir Kukreja - FOUR PAWS International

Panel Sessions

Safeguarding Critically Endangered Species in South East Asia

Anthony Sebastian - AfA Scientific Committee (moderator)

Anthony Sebastian - AfA Scientific Committee (moderator)

Dr. Ha Thang Long - GreenViet

Dr. Ha Thang Long - GreenViet

Dr. Jessica Lee - Mandai Nature

Dr. Jessica Lee - Mandai Nature

Kanitha Krishnasamy - TRAFFIC

Kanitha Krishnasamy - TRAFFIC

Asia for Animals, Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC) panel discussion on why tackling social media animal cruelty content is crucial to your animal advocacy

Anbarasi Boopal - Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)

Anbarasi Boopal - Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)

Connie Chiang - Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Connie Chiang - Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Lauren Arnaud James - Asia for Animals Coalition

Lauren Arnaud James - Asia for Animals Coalition

Nicola O'Brien - Asia for Animals Coalition

Nicola O'Brien - Asia for Animals Coalition

In discussion with TikTok - How we can work together to enhance animal protection online

Lauren Arnaud James - Asia for Animals Coalition

Lauren Arnaud James - Asia for Animals Coalition

Amalina Abdul Nasir - TikTok

Amalina Abdul Nasir - TikTok

Anbar Jayadi - TikTok

Anbar Jayadi - TikTok

Nicola O'Brien - Asia for Animals Coalition

Nicola O'Brien - Asia for Animals Coalition

Organized by:

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Supported by:

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Sponsors:

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Professional Congress Organizer:

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Official Conference venue:

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Panel Hotel:

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Official Tour Agent:

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Image by Ilona Frey

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT OUR CONFERENCES

In discussion with TikTok - How we can work together to enhance animal protection online

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