Ecology Conferences
18 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.
International Society for Behavioral Ecology / International Ethological Conference
Major international meeting covering animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, and evolution. Alternates between the International Ethological Conference and ISBE-hosted meetings. Attracts researchers from ethology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
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.
International Society for Behavioral Ecology
The biennial congress of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology, bringing together researchers in behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology, and animal behaviour. Held in different countries every two years.
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.
Oikos Finland
Annual ecology and evolution conference hosted by Finnish universities. The 2025 edition attracted 400+ participants with 200+ oral presentations, 70 posters, and 6 international keynote speakers across 27 sessions. Covers ecology, evolutionary biology, and applications. Pre-conference workshops on statistics, bioinformatics, and science communication.
Marine Conservation International
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.
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. SICB 2027 is held in Pittsburgh, PA. Also scheduled: 2028 in Los Angeles, 2029 in New York. Covers integrative and comparative biology including animal physiology, ecology, evolutionary biology, biomechanics, and development. Typically held in early January.
Wetland Ecology Consortium
European Society for Evolutionary Biology
ESEB 2027 Congress of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology. Held across four simultaneous hub cities: Munich, London, Gothenburg, and Istanbul. One of the largest evolutionary biology conferences in the world. Biennial meeting — next after 2027 will be 2029.
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.