Call for Abstracts

Key dates

Abstracts open:	Thursday 26 April
Submissions close:	CLOSED Tuesday 19 June
Acceptance notification begins:	From Monday 16 July
Final papers due:	Monday 8 October

Conference theme

The conference's theme 'The Remarkable Future' encourages us to explore what the future holds for the actuarial profession, in a world where change is getting faster, technological advances are ever more rapid and the world has never been more connected. It challenges us to ask ourselves how we can innovate, embrace change and adapt to ensure our place in this remarkable future.

Paper presentation

Oral presentation you will be allocated a 55 minute space in the programme, allowing for a 45 minute presentation, 10 minutes for questions and 5 minutes change over time.

Lightning presentation you will be allocated a 10 minute space in the programme, allowing for a 7 minute presentation, 3 minutes for questions.

Abstract Review Criteria

Does the abstract capture the interest of potential conference delegates?
Does the abstract reflect the conference theme? (i.e. is it providing new thinking or a forward looking focus).

Full paper

Full papers (oral presentations only) are due Monday 8 October.

Richard Bruynel Research Prize

Please see click here to learn about the research prize.

Terms and Conditions

All NZSA 2018 presenters (and co-presenters) must be registered to attend the Conference and are responsible for their own expenses (including but not limited to travel, transportation, accommodation and meals - except those provided as part of registration).

By submitting an abstract the presenter agrees for the hosts of NZSA 2018 to copy, print and disseminate your abstract and short biography.

Submission queries

Please do not hesitate to contact Anna Mills, should you have any questions or queries regarding the submission process.

Anna Mills
Conference Innovators Ltd

P: +64 3 974 1197
E: annam@conference.nz