Preliminary Structure of the ACI International Conference (four Days)

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Day 1 – Workshops and Opening

• Arrival and registration

• Two thematic workshops

• Breaks and informal exchange

• Evening: Welcome reception

 

Day 2 – Doctoral Consortium and Excursion

• Morning: Doctoral Consortium

  • Presentations by doctoral candidates

  • Discussion and feedback sessions

• Parallel poster presentations

• Afternoon and evening: Group excursion to Zurich

  • Visit to Zurich Zoo or to an animal rights organization (if available)

  • Visit to the Christmas market in the old town

  • Joint activities or free time in the evening

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Day 3 – Keynote and Paper Sessions

• Morning: First keynote

• Late morning and afternoon:

  • Paper sessions (oral presentations of accepted papers)

  • Coffee breaks and discussions

• Evening: Conference dinner in Brugg-Windisch

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Day 4 – Paper Sessions and Closing

• Morning and afternoon:

  • Further paper sessions

  • Concluding discussions

• Closing: Second keynote and official conference closing

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More information will be available in September 2026.​​​