Meetings & Conferences
The International Biogeography Society holds two main types of meetings on a regular basis – biennial conferences, and smaller ‘off-year’ meetings. Both are fantastic opportunities to share knowledge and make connections with biogeographers around the world who might not normally cross paths.
Held the 2nd week of January in even-numbered years. A changing location but consistent format, with ~ 400–600 biogeographers from over 60 countries.
BIENNIAL CONFERENCES
The International Biogeography Society hosts its main conference every other year in changing locations around the world. With a community of biogeographers that spans more than 60 countries, participants visit locations of biogeographic interest while making and maintaining connections with new and established biogeographers from all corners of the globe. The format is split between 3-4 broad topic symposia that all participants attend together, 3 half-days of concurrent talk sessions, and 2 fantastic poster sessions. Fieldtrips and workshops round out attendees’ opportunities to learn new techniques and make connections. Over the course of this 5-day event, attendees catch up on developments in both the science and community of biogeography.
Held at varying times of the year. Smaller than the biennial conferences, with great
regional flair!
OFF-YEAR MEETINGS
At varying times of year between the biennial conferences, the society holds 1-2 smaller, regional or topically-focused special meetings. The goal for these off-year meetings is to reach out to locations that have great biogeography communities under-represented at our biennial conferences, and/or to more fully cover a topic of particular interest within biogeography. Smaller in size (typically between 150-350 attendees) and more variable in format and time of year, these meetings make for an immersive experience each time.