Professional Conferences

UPCOMING CONFERENCES (click the links for registration or more information):

American Academy of Forensic Sciences: Feb. 13-18, 2023 – Orlando, Florida

International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association (IVFSA): May 18-20, 2022 – Orlando, Florida

Society for Conservation Biology – International Congress for Conservation Biology: July 23-27, 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda at the Kigali Convention Centre

North American Congress for Conservation Biology: July16-21, 2022 – Reno, Nevada

Wildlife Conservation Network Expo: April 23, 2022

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” 

The Animal Behavior Society: July 20-23, 2022 – Costa Rica

Annual IAI International Forensic Educational Conference: July 31-Aug. 6, 2022 – Omaha, Nebraska, USA

The Wildlife Society (TWS): VIRTUAL! November 6-10, 2022

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: May 3-7, 2022 – 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: Dates TBD

This page will be updated as additional conferences are scheduled/announced.