ASPB 2026 Conference

This Year's Theme is:
Supporting Biologists: in the Field and Beyond

Conference Registration is Now Closed! See you all in Edmonton soon!

To be added to the waitlist for any Wednesday workshops, please email [email protected] with your name and preferred workshop(s).

Email us about anything conference related: [email protected]

Conference Program

Draft Conference Schedule here.
AGM #51 2026 Agenda here.
Organizational Representation here.

Abstracts

Keynote Abstracts here.
Conference Workshops (November 4) Abstracts here .
Conference Presentation Abstracts here .
Speed Talk Abstracts here .
Poster Abstracts here.

Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Megan Hanacek, our main keynote speaker is unfortunately no longer able to attend the ASPB 2026 Conference. We appreciate your understanding and wish her and her family all the best.

Please Welcome Our New Keynote Speaker!
We are pleased to welcome Laura Keating-Elske, M.Sc., P.Biol., Co-founder and Decision Science Lead at People & Planet Consulting, as a keynote speaker at the ASPB 2026 Conference!
Laura brings more than a decade of experience in decision science, helping organizations navigate complex challenges and make informed, values-driven decisions. With a background in environmental science, wildlife biology, and conservation, she brings a unique perspective on how structured decision-making can support better outcomes for both people and the environment. We are grateful to Laura for joining us and look forward to the insights she will share with our attendees!

Check out all of our keynote speakers abstracts above!

Photo Contest

Full 2026 photo contest is closed. Thank you for your submissions. Conference attendees will vote on the winning photos.

Student Conference Opportunities

Students please visit the Student page for details on student-specific opportunities, activities, scholarships, contests, and conference resources.

Conference Details

Name Tags: are your ticket to enter the conference, grab yours at the conference registration desk. Name tags will be sent to the printer October 12 at noon. Anyone registering afterward will get a hand written name tag.
Thursday Night Banquet Dress Code: Please note the dress code is “inspired by your practice area, participation optional”. There may be prizes for best dressed according to the dress code.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 60 days prior to a conference receive a full refund less an administration charge of $25.00 plus g.s.t. ($26.25 total).

NO REFUNDS or cancellations within 60 days of the conference. Substitutions are allowed up to 7 days prior to the event. Substitution of a non-member for a member is allowed but only if the difference in price between a member and a non-member ticket in effect at the time of the substitution is paid 7 days prior to the event. Please notify the ASPB prior to the event of any substitutions.