Conservation Conferences
15 upcoming conferences
Ecological Society of America
The largest annual gathering of ecologists in North America, with 3,000–4,000 attendees. Covers all ecology subfields: community ecology, ecosystem ecology, macroecology, conservation, global change biology, and more. Typically held in early August.
British Ecological Society
The flagship annual conference of the BES, attracting 1,000+ ecologists from across the UK and internationally. Covers all ecology disciplines with themed symposia, workshops, and career development sessions. Typically held in mid-December.
Society for Conservation Biology
Annual North American meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology, covering conservation science, policy, and practice. Strong focus on applied ecology, threatened species, and landscape conservation.
Society for Conservation Biology
The world's foremost international conference on conservation biology, held biennially in different global regions. Brings together 2,000+ conservation scientists, practitioners, and policymakers. Covers biodiversity, threatened species, conservation policy, and applied ecology.
Elsevier / International ecological organisations
Biennial international congress focusing on ecological complexity, sustainability, and resilience. Brings together ecologists, environmental scientists, and sustainability researchers for cross-disciplinary dialogue.
World Congress of Herpetology
The premier international meeting for herpetologists, held every four years. Covers amphibian and reptile biology, ecology, evolution, behaviour, and conservation. Attracts researchers from over 80 countries.
International Ornithological Committee
The world's most prestigious ornithological meeting, held every four years. Brings together 2,000+ bird biologists covering avian ecology, evolution, migration, physiology, and conservation.
New Zealand Ecological Society
Annual meeting of the New Zealand Ecological Society covering all ecology disciplines with particular strengths in island ecology, invasive species, forest ecology, and conservation in Aotearoa.
International Association for Ecology (INTECOL)
The world's largest ecology congress, held every four years. Brings together thousands of ecologists from every subdiscipline and all world regions. A landmark event in the ecological calendar.
Convention on Biological Diversity
Marine Conservation International
World Commission on Protected Areas
Ecological Society of Australia
66th Annual Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia. Held in Brisbane, covering ecology, conservation, and environmental management with a focus on Australian and Asia-Pacific ecosystems.
Wetland Ecology Consortium
Société Française d'Écologie et d'Évolution
International joint congress of the Société Française d'Écologie et d'Évolution (SFE²) and the Asociación Española de Ecología Terrestre (AEET). The 2027 congress takes place in Zaragoza, Spain. Previous joint congresses have attracted 1,000+ attendees. Presentations accepted in French and English.