Conservation Conferences

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation

62nd Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation. Theme: "Achieving a Shared Ecological Civilization for Long-Term Resilience." Hosted by Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of Sciences, situated within 200 km of Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Australian Mammal Society / Australasian Bat Society

Joint conference of the Australian Mammal Society and the Australasian Bat Society, held at the Shine Dome in Canberra. Theme: "Science is not finished until it is communicated." Covers ecology, conservation, and research on Australian and Australasian mammals and bats. Includes an Early Career Researcher workshop, symposia, and post-conference field trips.

Society for Conservation Biology

North American regional congress of the Society for Conservation Biology (NACCR 2026). Covers conservation science, policy, and practice including threatened species, landscape conservation, and applied ecology. Part of the SCB's suite of 2026 regional group meetings.

American Ornithological Society

144th Annual Meeting of the American Ornithological Society. Theme: "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers." Held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, covering avian ecology, evolution, behaviour, conservation, and biogeography.

Ecological Society of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (GfÖ)

Joint conference of the Nordic OIKOS societies and the Ecological Society of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (GfÖ). One of Europe's leading ecological conferences, attracting 1,200+ ecologists from Nordic countries, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In 2026 the annual GfÖ meeting is co-hosted with Nordic OIKOS in Odense, Denmark.

Białowieża Ecology Conference / European Mustelid Colloquium

The 36th European Mustelid Colloquium, held in Europe's last primeval lowland forest. Brings together ~100 researchers to share work on mustelid ecology (weasels, martens, otters, badgers) and broader carnivore conservation. Combines field excursions in the UNESCO World Heritage Białowieża Forest with scientific sessions.

Society for Marine Mammalogy

26th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, hosted by the Society for Marine Mammalogy in San Juan, Puerto Rico — the first time the conference has been held in Latin America. Theme: "One Ocean, One Future: Advancing Marine Mammal Science for Ecosystem Health." Covers marine mammal ecology, behaviour, physiology, conservation, and management.

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.

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.