Call for Presentation Abstracts: 2025 NASAR SARCON

Attention all SAR Professionals!

Do you have a unique perspective, innovative technique, or valuable insight that could benefit the Search and Rescue (SAR) community? The 2025 NASAR SARCON is the perfect platform to share your expertise with peers and professionals from across the country.

We are now accepting presentation abstracts for consideration! This year’s conference will feature short-format, TED Talk-style sessions lasting 25-30 minutes. This format is designed to captivate, engage, and inspire the audience while focusing on actionable and thought-provoking ideas.

The theme for SARCON 2025 is "Back to the Basics"

What We’re Looking For:

- Cutting-edge SAR strategies and techniques

- Lessons learned from real-world SAR missions

- Emerging technology in SAR operations

- Best practices for SAR training and leadership

- Innovations in SAR K-9 operations, drone use, and wilderness medicine

Submission Guidelines:

Abstracts should clearly outline the topic, objectives, and key takeaways of your session.

Sessions must be educational, concise, and engaging.

Focus on practical insights that attendees can apply in their SAR missions.

Submission Deadline:

7 March 2025

How to Submit:

Your presentation abstracts should be entered via the submission link. Each presenter may submit up to three (3) abstracts. 

Let’s make the 2025 NASAR SARCON an unforgettable event by showcasing the brightest ideas in the SAR community. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the future of SAR!

We look forward to reviewing your submissions!