Conservation Conferences
31 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.
Tropical Ecology Association
International Society of Soil Science
ISMB
International Apex Predator Research
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.
African Savanna Ecology
United Nations Environment Programme
WSU
Megafauna Conservation Alliance
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.
World Wildlife Fund / The Nature Conservancy