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International Congress for Conservation Biology

ICCB 2025 | 15-19 June, 2025 | Meanjin/Brisbane, Australia

Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching: 15 April, 2025

The early bird registration deadline is approaching quickly! If you are presenting at ICCB 2025, you must register by the early bird registration deadline (15 April) to guarantee that your presentation is included in the congress. We encourage you to register at your earliest convenience before the deadline.

You can view the registration rates here. If you join SCB as a full member, you will receive a discount on your ICCB 2025 registration.

Invited Speaker Submission Deadline: 1 April

If you are an invited speaker in an accepted symposium (i.e. a symposium organizer has personally invited you to give a talk in their symposium), you have until 1 April to submit your abstract for your invited talk.

Meet the ICCB 2025 Plenary Speakers: Shaping the Future of Conservation

Plenary speakers at ICCB inspire, challenge, and ignite new pathways in conservation. They shape perspectives on the future of biodiversity, offer thought-provoking insights, and illuminate solutions to our most pressing conservation challenges.

Introducing Our Distinguished Plenary Speakers:

Ricky Archer, Director of National Parks, Parks Australia
Binbin Li, Associate Professor, Duke Kunshan University
Amy Van Nice, Director of Development/Environmental Education Technical Advisor, Wildlife Alliance
Kerrie Wilson, Queensland Chief Scientist, Queensland Government
Claire Kremen, President’s Excellence Chair in Biodiversity, University of British Columbia

Join us in Brisbane/Meanjin to engage with these inspiring leaders and explore transformative ideas for the future of conservation.

Attend a Pre or Post Congress Workshop, Training Course, or Forum

Join us for our pre- and post-congress sessions at ICCB! We have an exciting lineup of workshops, training courses, and forums that will deepen your knowledge, expand your skillset, and connect you with global conservation experts. Registration for these sessions will open after the early bird registration deadline.

- Explore the Sessions – Browse detailed course descriptions and schedules here.

- Save Your Spot – Registration is required, and once it opens, you can secure your place through your ICCB profile.

- Mark Your Calendar – Pre-congress sessions run 14-15 June at the University of Queensland, and post-congress sessions on 20 June.

Stay tuned for registration updates!

Connect, network and celebrate at a reception at the Queensland Musuem to close out ICCB 2025!

Special Events at ICCB 2025

Take part in exciting events at ICCB 2025! You'll be able to sign up for these events when you register for the conference.

Student Day (Sunday, 15 June): Student Day will take place on Sunday 15 June from 9-3pm and will comprise a series of skills-building workshop choices aimed at bolstering the communication and networking skills of participants and increasing the confidence of students. Capacity is 200 attendees.

Opening Reception (Sunday, 15 June): Connect with fellow delegates over light hors d'oeuvres at this special ICCB event. Enjoy a warm welcome from the ICCB Steering Committee and opening talks to kick off the conference.

Closing Reception (Thursday, 19 June): Celebrate the conclusion of ICCB 2025 at the Queensland Museum. Explore fascinating exhibits, enjoy live music, delicious canapés, complimentary beverages, and a cash bar for cocktails.

Science Comedy Night (Wednesday, 18 June): Laugh and learn at the same time at this show featuring Australian-based scientists and researchers who are infusing humour and laughs into scientific talks. The venue, within walking distance of the Convention Center, will be announced soon.

Birdwatching in Brisbane (Tuesday, 17 June, Wednesday, June 18 and Thursday, 19 June): Queensland offers incredible birdwatching, with many species unique to Australia. During ICCB, explore nearby hotspots on your own or join daily morning bird walks (Tuesday-Thursday) at 6:30 AM from the Goodwill Bridge. Sign up early—spots are limited!

Contribute to Biodiversity in Brisbane (Saturday, 21 June): Make a positive environmental impact by supporting the Biodiverse Brisbane Initiative with a contribution. Join a native tree planting and nature walk event coordinated by the Brisbane Sustainability Agency. Full details are available here.

Enhancing Language Inclusivity at ICCB with Free Academic Proofreading

ICCB is thrilled to partner with Writefull to offer delegates a quick and efficient proofreading service for their abstracts.

This collaboration underscores our commitment to the linguistic and cultural diversity of ICCB participants, helping facilitate a rich exchange of diverse ideas, knowledge, and expertise in biodiversity conservation. Learn more about our ICCB 2025 Language Accessibility Committee's initiatives and philosophy here.

ICCB for All

We aim to promote an inclusive ICCB 2025 with diverse and equitable participation, and thus contribute to advancing justice in conservation science, policy and practice more broadly.

Efforts include reducing language barriers for diverse linguistic backgrounds and providing an accessible environment for all attendees, including an Indigenous Space and a Quiet Space. The initiative also includes a code of conduct to promote a safe and welcoming atmosphere for participants. Contact officers and the ICCB Safety Officer, Josephine Mitchell, will be available to address concerns. For more information, visit the ICCB For All page.

Join the ICCB 2025 Mentorship Program

This program aims to foster a collaborative learning environment between mentors and mentees to help mentees feel comfortable and confident in delivering their presentations in English. Mentees will receive support from mentors in structuring their presentations, improving visual design, use of English language, and preparing for their presentations. Mentors will develop their leadership skills in guiding others effectively.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete this form [mentee] or this form [mentor]. Mentors will receive a certificate from the Society of Conservation Biology upon successful completion of the mentorship program.

Natural Bridge in Springbook National Park. Springbrook National Park is home to spectacular waterfalls, lush rainforest, ancient trees, impressive views and exceptional ecological importance.

Field Trips & Activities

Registration for some of our ICCB 2025 field trips is now open! You can now sign up for:

Koala Sanctuary and Mount Coot-tha
Brisbane City Highlights
Brisbane River City Kayaking
Tamborine Mountain
UNESCO Springbrook Rainforests and Waterfalls
Far North Queensland

Learn more here.

Visa Information

Most people travelling to Australia from overseas who do not hold an Australian passport will require a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter the country and attend the conference.

If you require a letter of support from ICCB for your visa application, please email ICCB...@conbio.org with subject "Request for visa application support letter" and provide your name, institution and address in the body of the email. More info here.

Maximize Your Impact: Host Side Events and Team Retreats at ICCB

As the largest international congress for addressing conservation challenges and presenting the latest research in conservation science and practice, ICCB unites conservation and social science researchers, students, practitioners, and government and NGO professionals, policy specialists, leaders from indigenous groups and faith-based organizations, and other conservation stakeholders.

This offers a rare platform to convene global experts in a vibrant setting, allowing you to maximize the impact of your participation and make the most of your time in Brisbane.

We welcome all conservation organizations and foundations to use ICCB as the place to meet in 2025.

Our conference logo, designed by Quandamooka artist Amanda Diamond of Yura Bunji Art, reflects the ICCB 2025 philosophy by including representations of the people of the Brisbane River, the three islands of Moreton Bay, and some of the beautiful native species that can be found in the immediate vicinity of the conference venue.

ICCB 2025 Important Dates

Here are the important ICCB 2025 dates to make note of:

Call for symposia, forums, workshops and training courses - Closed
Call for abstracts - Closed
Early bird registration - Open until 15 April
Abstract deadline for invited speakers - 1 April
Regular registration opens - 16 April 2025
Proposals for simple workshops and mixers opens - April 2025

Our Host City: Meanjin/Brisbane, Australia

SCB and SCB Oceania are excited to welcome ICCB attendees to the capital city of Queensland, Meanjin/Brisbane. The city Brisbane is situated on the Brisbane River, flanked by the Ramsar Wetland of Moreton Bay, and has a thriving cultural scene with numerous art galleries, theatres and museums.

Meanjin/Brisbane is also known for its beautiful green spaces, like the City Botanic Gardens. Brisbane's winter climate is generally dry and mild, which makes ICCB a great time to explore the nearby subtropical rainforest of Lamington and Mount Glorious, bike around the city, or explore islands around Moreton Bay like North Stradbroke, which has a daily ferry from the mainland.

Queensland is Australia’s most biodiverse state with habitats that range from lowland tropical rainforest to heathlands, eucalypt and acacia woodlands, tropical grasslands, and deserts. Brisbane is in the middle of the “Forests of East Australia” global biodiversity hotspot with narrow range endemics such as Albert’s lyrebird, black-breasted buttonquail and paradise riflebird, the original macadamia species, innumerable orchids, over 100 species of frog, koala, platypus, echidna, gliders and many macropods. Meanjin/Brisbane is even home to a megapode that is a garden pest! In Moreton Bay there are several mangrove species, dolphins, dugongs, humpback whales and abundant shorebirds, while the Great Barrier Reef is accessible by driving a few hours north.

We hope to see you there!