The Wildlife Society 32nd Annual Conference – Edmonton, Alberta

Explore the full program and details: TWS Conference Website

Main Events

• Opening Plenary – “Braiding Knowledge Systems”: A compelling start to the conference that weaves together diverse perspectives in wildlife conservation.

• “Wings of Survival” Keynote Event

  • Hear from Leanna Carriere, co-founder of Wings of Survival, on her unprecedented 30,000 km unmotorized expedition from the High Arctic to Patagonia—an inspiring story of endurance and bird migration.
    

• Immersive Quiet Sessions

  • A unique, distraction-reduced learning format—audiences listen via headsets, enabling focus and networking in parallel.

• Community Birding Challenge

  • Participate from September 20 through October 5 using the Birda app. Top birders—and one lucky random participant present at Wings of Survival—could win Vortex binoculars!
    

Other Highlights

• Symposia on Hot Topics in Wildlife Science
  You’ll find sessions ranging from avian influenza and adaptive management to rewilding, fire’s impact on ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, One Health approaches, and more.

• Professional Development & Networking

  • Student-professional mixers, receptions by working groups, and a special closing event co-hosted with the North American Society for Bat Research.

  • Resume reviews, “Careers with…” panels, certification aid, and a Student Leaders lunch (by invitation)—a great opportunity to grow professionally.

• Discover Edmonton

  • The setting? Edmonton—named a Top 10 city to visit by Lonely Planet in 2025, with thriving Indigenous culture, art, cuisine, and festivals to explore.

Ready to Dive In?

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TWS Annual Conference – Full Details & Registration