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

The 32nd Annual Conference will be held in
Edmonton, Alberta, Oct. 5-9, 2025.

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
2023:
Louisville,
Kentucky		2022:
Spokane,
Washington		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