UPCOMING CONFERENCES (click the links for registration or more information):
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS): February 21-26, 2022 – Seattle, Washington
International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association (IVFSA): VIRTUAL! May 12-13, 2021
FIU Forensic Science Symposium: VIRTUAL! Dates: ongoing (register and watch at your convenience)
Wildlife Conservation Expo: VIRTUAL! April 24, 2021
Why Attend WC Expo:
- Q & A sessions with conservationists
- Interact with international speakers
- In addition to the speakers, there will be a number of conservation organizations from all over the world with a “virtual booth”
International Congress for Conservation Biology: July 18-22, 2021 – Kigali, Rwanda
The Animal Behavior Society: VIRTUAL! August 3-6, 2021
Society for Wildlife Forensic Science: postponed until 2022
Annual IAI International Forensic Educational Conference: August 1-7, 2021 – Nashville, Tennessee, USA
The Wildlife Society (TWS): VIRTUAL! September 26-30, 2021
Why attend the TWS Conference:
- Attend TWS Working Group Meetings! students are welcome and encouraged to sit in on working group meetings of interest. It’s great way to connect with professionals in fields you may wish to enter after graduation.
- Resume review: you can have your resume reviewed remotely as part of this year’s conference by experienced professionals!
- Navigating the Path to Professional Success – professional development symposium – designed specifically for students and new professionals.
- Careers with Federal Agencies: panel discussions featuring representatives from federal agency partners, including the U.S. Forest Service, USDA Wildlife Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management.
- Amazing workshops and presentations
Student Conference on Conservation Science – New York: Oct. 5-8, 2021 – Hybrid
Why attend:
- Workshops on species distribution modeling, career planning, fundraising for conservation projects, creating flexible field projects plans – and many more!
- Sign-up for virtual “mentor cafés”- an opportunity to connect with conservation professionals in a low-key setting.
African Wildlife Forensics Network Annual Meeting: 2021 Dates TBD
This page will be updated as additional conferences are scheduled/announced.