Over 30 years of conferences
The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and supporters in North America. For over 30 years, TWS has hosted this unique and informative event that spotlights the latest advancements in wildlife management and research while providing abundant opportunities for networking and career advancement.
We’ve hosted our event in 27 cities across 23 states and two Canadian provinces—each gathering offering a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and share the latest in wildlife science and conservation.
Whether you attended your first TWS conference in 1994 or joined us virtually during the pandemic, every event has played a role in advancing our mission and strengthening our community.
Explore Our Conference History
Scroll through the list below to see where we’ve been, then get inspired for where we’re headed next.
2026
Des Moines, Iowa
November 1-5
Why we’re excited: Did you know that Aldo Leopold was born in Iowa or that Ding Darling first developed his appreciation for wildlife while living in Iowa? In many ways, our conservation heritage can be tied to the state and we’re excited to tap into that history and see what we discover. We’re also excited to explore the Capitol building as Des Moines will mark the seventh time our conference has visited a capital city.
2027
Sacramento, California
October 17-21
Why we’re excited: Nestled between the Pacific coast and Lake Tahoe, the capital city of California offers a vibrant food, arts, and history scene while boasting incredible excursion opportunities to surrounding vineyards and wildlife areas. The natural beauty of the state, unmistakably marked by the effects of a changing climate, offers the perfect backdrop for a conference focused on finding conservation solutions in increasingly uncertain times. We hope to see you down the road.
2028
Dallas, TX
October 29 – November 2
Why we’re excited: You know what they say, it’s bigger’n Dallas! This will be The Wildlife Society’s first conference in Dallas, and we’re hopin’ all y’all are fixin’ to join us. The last time TWS came to Texas was 1999. That’s nearly 30 years ago! Dallas is an emerging tech hub with opportunities abound. This conference is already shaping up to be a big one.
2029
The Search has Begun!
We’re excited to see what options are available.
2030
Grand Rapids, MI
September 15-19
Why we’re excited: What’s more exciting than a conference in Grand Rapids? A joint conference in Grand Rapids with our friends at the American Fisheries Society. This will be The Wildlife Society’s first annual conference in Michigan and the second time teaming up with AFS. From the land to the sea, we have you covered.
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- 1994: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 1995: Portland, Oregon
- 1996: Cincinnati, Ohio
- 1997: Snowmass, Colorado
- 1998: Buffalo, New York
- 1999: Austin, Texas
- 2000: Nashville, Tennessee
- 2001: Reno, Nevada
- 2002: Bismarck, North Dakota
- 2003: Burlington, Vermont
- 2004: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- 2005: Madison, Wisconsin
- 2006: Anchorage, Alaska
- 2007: Tucson, Arizona
- 2008: Miami, Florida
- 2009: Monterey, California
- 2010: Snowbird, Utah
- 2011: Kona, Hawaii
- 2012: Portland, Oregon
- 2013: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 2014: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 2015: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- 2016: Raleigh, North Carolina
- 2017: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 2018: Cleveland, Ohio
- 2019: Reno, Nevada
- 2020: Virtual
- 2021: Virtual
- 2022: Spokane, Washington
- 2023: Louisville, Kentucky
- 2024: Baltimore, Maryland
- 2025: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- 2026: Des Moines, Iowa
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