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The Aquarium and Zoo Facilities Association (AZFA) is a non-profit organization made up of facility professionals from aquariums, zoos and similar animal conservation facilities. We’re architects, engineers, management personnel, tradesmen, animal keepers, grounds and housekeeping staff, and more. We’re a collective of professionals who are responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of animal habitats, facilities and related equipment.

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2023 AZFA Conference, October 1-5, Louisville, KY

Please plan on joining us in historic Louisville Kentucky, October 1st through the 5th, 2023!

Registration is now open! Registration options are outlined below.

ATTENDEES

Active AZFA Member – $250 before 8/31/23, $295 after 8/31/23

Retired AZFA Member – $120 before 8/31/23, $135 after 8/31/23

Attendee Online Registration

 

EXHIBITORS

AZFA Exhibitor (Full Conference) – $1,300 before 8/31/23, $1,500 after 8/31/23
AZFA Exhibitor (Limited-hotel only) – $1,000 before 8/31/23, $1,200 after 8/31/23

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Bronze Conference Sponsor – $1,000 before 8/31/23, $1,250 after 8/31/23

Silver Conference Sponsor – $2,300 before 9/1/23, $2,400 after 8/31/23 – Includes 1 attendee

Gold Conference Sponsor – $3,000 before 9/1/23, $3,200 after 8/31/23 – Includes 1 attendee plus 1/2 off a second attendee

Platinum Conference Sponsor – $3,750 – Includes 2 attendees plus an opportunity to present to the group

Presenting Conference Sponsor – $5,000 – Includes 2 attendees, an opportunity to present to the group, larger logos, and Digital News Outlet access (article space)

 

Thank you for your support! Please select one registration type.

Exhibitor Online Registration (No sponsorship or Bronze Conference Sponsor)

Exhibitor Online Registration (Silver Conference Sponsor)

Exhibitor Online Registration (Gold Conference Sponsor)

Exhibitor Online Registration (Platinum Conference Sponsor)

Exhibitor Online Registration (Presenting Conference Sponsor)

 

*Additional fees apply for guest registrations and pre-conference team building event

Online Hotel Reservations
(Note: After clicking Book a Room, you can edit your stay if you plan to arrive before the conference or stay after the conference)

Questions?

Please contact Sean Woods, Facilities Manager, at (502) 418-7689
sean.woods@louisvilleky.gov

AZFA Annual Conference / Attention: Sean Woods
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

Or

Sam Peterson
Sustainability Coordinator, San Antonio Zoo
sam.peterson@sazoo.org

Agenda at a Glance DRAFT (8/22/23)

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