Program

The World Waterfowl Conference 2027 scientific programme brings together international experts to present and discuss the latest advances in waterfowl production systems.

It covers socio-economy, genetics, health, welfare, environment, nutrition, and product quality.

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📄 Call for Abstracts & Guidelines

Welcome to the submission portal for WWC 2027. Please review the key dates and guidelines below before submitting your work.

🗓️ Key Dates & Deadlines (Click to expand)
Registration & Call for Abstracts Open September 1, 2026
Keynote Speaker Programme Release December 1, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline March 31, 2027
Notification to Authors & Feedback April 30, 2027
Full Programme Publication May 30, 2027
E-book of Abstracts & Detailed Schedule Sent September 14, 2027
WWC 2027 Conference September 20 – 22, 2027
1. Abstract Guidelines (Click to expand)
  • Length Limit: Maximum of 2,750 characters (including spaces).
  • Required Content: Abstract title, full author names, affiliations, contact email, main text (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion), and up to 5 keywords.
  • Formatting: Plain text only. No figures, tables, or complex mathematical formulas allowed in the text.
  • Quota: Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but are limited to a maximum of 3 abstracts as Presenting Author.
2. Instructions for Submission (Click to expand)
  • Submission Deadline: March 31, 2027 (11:59 PM, French Time / CET).
  • Accepted File Format: Documents must be uploaded in Microsoft Word (.docx) format only via our Google Form.
  • Security Requirement: Uploading your Word file requires a Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace email) for IT security and virus protection reasons.
  • Notification & Registration: Authors will be notified of acceptance by April 30, 2027. Presenting authors must complete registration and fee payment to be included in the official program.
3. Poster Guidelines (Click to expand)
  • Format & Size: Standard A0 Format (84.1 cm width x 118.9 cm height) – Portrait orientation only.
  • Legibility: Text and graphics should be easily readable from a distance of 1 meter.
  • On-site Display: Mounting materials will be provided on site. Dedicated poster sessions will take place during coffee breaks and scheduled presentations.

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Overview

The programme includes keynote lectures, thematic reviews, oral communications, poster sessions, and networking events.

It is structured to encourage scientific exchange across all major disciplines of waterfowl research and production.

Scientific Topics

Economy of Production and Perspectives

Production, consumption and market of duck meat, foie gras and eggs.

Breeding, Genetics, Selection, Conservation and Reproduction

  • End of cages and parental assignment
  • Breeding and management of geese
  • Genomics, phenotyping and selection
  • ICT and automation in production systems

Biosafety, Diseases and Prevention

  • Avian influenza vaccination
  • NHEO vaccination of geese
  • Gut microbiota and digestive health

Feeding and Management

  • Duck breeder nutrition
  • Alternatives to overfeeding
  • Pastoral systems in Asia

Welfare and Behaviour

  • Feeding behaviour and feed intake control
  • Welfare assessment challenges

Environmental and Societal Impacts

  • Reducing environmental impacts of production
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Agroforestry systems
  • Carbon emission reduction

Quality and Safety of Food Products

  • Feathers and down quality
  • Foie gras quality and melting rate
  • Egg quality and innovation
  • New product development

Detailed Scientific Schedule

Program WWC 2027 under construction (Preliminary schedule subject to updates).

Monday 20/09/27

  • Morning: Setting up booths, meeting rooms, and secretariat
  • 17:00 – 18:00: Meeting of the WPSA working group on waterfowl
  • 17:00 – 20:00: Registration and Welcome Cocktail

Tuesday 21/09/27

  • 08:00 – 09:00: Registration
  • 08:30 – 09:00: Opening speech and announcement for the next WWC in 2031
  • 09:00 – 09:30: Review on socio-economy of waterfowl production
  • 09:30 – 10:30: 4 oral communications on socio-economy
  • 10:30 – 11:00: Coffee break and posters
  • 11:00 – 11:30: Review on production effects on environment and sustainability
  • 11:30 – 12:30: 4 oral communications on environment and sustainability
  • 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch break and posters
  • 14:00 – 15:00: Oral presentation of 12 selected posters (5 min/poster, 2 slides/poster presented in 3 min, 2 posters/topic, no questions)
  • 15:00 – 15:30: Review on welfare and behaviour
  • 15:30 – 16:30: 4 oral communications on welfare and behaviour
  • 16:30 – 17:00: Coffee break and posters
  • 17:00 – 17:30: Review on genetics and/or reproduction
  • 17:30 – 18:30: 4 oral communications on genetics and/or reproduction
  • 19:30 – 22:00: Awarding of a prize for the best poster & Gala Dinner

Wednesday 22/09/27

  • 08:30 – 09:00: Review on nutrition and breeding management
  • 09:00 – 10:30: 6 oral communications on nutrition and/or breeding management
  • 10:30 – 11:00: Coffee break and posters
  • 11:00 – 11:30: Review on product quality and safety
  • 11:30 – 12:30: 4 oral communications on product quality and safety
  • 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch break and posters
  • 14:00 – 14:30: Review on biosafety of production, diseases and prevention
  • 14:30 – 15:30: 4 oral communications on pathology
  • 15:30 – 16:00: Coffee break and posters
  • 16:00 – 16:30: Review on biosafety of production, diseases and prevention
  • 16:30 – 17:30: 4 oral communications on pathology
  • 17:30 – 18:00: Closure of the conference & Announcement for the next organization

Note: According to the number of propositions received for oral communications, 2 parallel sessions may be organized in 2 different rooms on Wednesday.

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