“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.
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
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2012: Durban, South Africa
2003: Christchurch, New Zealand
1999: Gödöllő, Hungary
1993: San Jose, Costa Rica