Early Bird Registration for ICCB 2025 Now Open!

[Society for Conservation Biology]

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International Congress for Conservation Biology ICCB 2025 | 15-19 June, 2025 | Meanjin/Brisbane, Australia   Early Bird Registration Now Open   The Society for Conservation Biology and the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania are excited to announce that Early Bird Registration for the 32nd International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2025) is now open! Register by 15 April, 2025 to get the early bird rate. You can view the registration rates here.   Call for Abstracts: Due by 21 February, 2025   This is also a reminder to submit your abstracts for contributed presentations (oral and speed talks and poster presentations) by 21 February, 2025.   Visit the ICCB 2025 Sessions page for more on abstract types and to access the ICCB Submission Site.   Submitting an abstract for ICCB 2025 in Meanjin/Brisbane offers conservation professionals, students and researchers a unique platform to share groundbreaking ideas and research, collaborate with global peers, and impact the future of conservation science. Presenting at ICCB can amplify your work to a diverse audience of scientists, practitioners, and policymakers, sparking collaborations that can lead to impactful conservation solutions.   ICCB 2025 will feature more than 140 sessions during the main scientific program, including symposia, contributed sessions, plenary talks, and lunchtime meetings as well as dozens of pre-and post congress workshops, training courses, and forums. 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.   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. 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.   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 (Friday, 20 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.   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.   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.   Help Make ICCB a Success: Sponsorship Opportunities ICCB is a place for intensive dialogue on the greatest conservation challenges of our time, for training young professionals, and for creating conservation activities and networks. SCB is looking for partners to support the congress that prepares emerging leaders and scientists to meet the challenge of sustaining biodiversity for the present and future generations.   ICCB Sponsors & Exhibitors Increase your visibility and directly engage with ~1700 attendees. Showcase your programs, products, and services in front of conservation stakeholders and end users of conservation tools, science, data, art, publications, field equipment, and more. Build brand awareness and enhance your influence in the conservation community. Sponsors may partner with SCB across a wide range of levels and opportunities. Explore our ICCB 2025 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus to learn more and to find the sponsorship that's right for your organization.   Questions? Please contact ICCB...@conbio.org.     From publishers to large and small conservation NGOs to suppliers of field research tools, a hallmark of ICCB is the diverse exhibit hall where attendees gather to explore the newest conservation initiatives and projects, career opportunities, and biodiversity research instruments.   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 - Now open! Early bird registration - Now open! Deadline for abstract submissions - 21 February 2025 Early bird registration closes - 15 April 2025 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!   Brisbane/Meanjin is situated on the Brisbane River, and has a thriving cultural scene with numerous art galleries, theaters and museums. Follow us! Follow us on Twitter (@ICCB2025), Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky to stay up to date on all things ICCB 2025!   Thank You to Our Sponsors   Thank You to Our Event Partners ICCB...@conbio.org | ICCB 2025

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