CONFERENCES

“In terms of opportunities for networking, professional development, and meeting up with old friends, the Annual Conference is by far the most productive few days of the year.”

– Jonathan Derbridge, AZ

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and supporters in North America. For more than 25 years, TWS has hosted this unique and informative event that provides dozens of networking opportunities through working groups, meetings and receptions as well as nearly 1,000 educational opportunities that encourage discussion and collaboration.

SAVE THE DATES
Symposia, Workshop & Panel Discussion Submissions:
CLOSED
Oral Presentation and Poster Submissions:
CLOSED
Visit twsconference.org for more details and information about the conference.

At our conference, wildlife professionals make new connections with colleagues in wildlife science, research, management, business and education. Students meet professionals who can provide insights on careers, job opportunities, current research and best practices, and potential mentors.

The 29th Annual Conference will be held in
Spokane, Washington, Nov. 6 – 10, 2022.

The 30th Annual Conference will be held in 
Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 5 – 9, 2023.

The 31st Annual Conference will be held in
Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 19 – 23, 2024.

Travel Grants: Seeking funding to attend the TWS Annual Conference? A list of available travel grants can be found here.

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS

The Wildlife Society has co-hosted four international congresses at various locations around the world. The 2012 International Wildlife Management Congress was held in Durban, South Africa.

In 2015, the event was co-hosted by The Mammalogical Society of Japan and The Wildlife Society in Sapporo, Japan from July 26-30. Visit the Congress website through this link. The date and location for the next International Congress has not yet been determined.

PAST CONFERENCES

Annual Conference
2021:
Virtual		 2020:
Virtual		 2019:
Reno, Nevada		 2018:
Cleveland,
Ohio		  2017:
Albuquerque,
New Mexico		  2016:
Raleigh,
North Carolina
2015:
Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada		 2014:
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania		 2013:
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin		 2012:
Portland,
Oregon		 2011:
Kona,
Hawaii		 2010:
Snowbird,
Utah
2009:
Monterey,
California		 2008:
Miami,
Florida		 2007:
Tuscon,
Arizona		 2006:
Anchorage,
Alaska		 2005:
Madison,
Wisconsin		 2004:
Calgary,
Alberta, Canada
2003:
Burlington,
Vermont		 2002:
Bismarck,
North Dakota		 2001:
Reno,
Nevada		 2000:
Nashville,
Tennessee		 1999:
Austin,
Texas		 1998:
Buffalo,
New York
1997:
Snowmass,
Colorado		 1996:
Cincinnati,
Ohio		 1995:
Portland,
Oregon		 1994:
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
International Wildlife Management Congress 

2015: Sapporo, Japan
view abstracts

2012:  Durban, South Africa

2003:  Christchurch, New Zealand

1999:  Gödöllő, Hungary

1993:  San Jose, Costa Rica