2026 NZES-SCBO joint conference

Save the Date: 2026 NZES–SCBO Joint Conference

30 November - 4 December 2026 | Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

We are excited to welcome you to the joint Te Aka Toro | New Zealand Ecological Society (NZES) and the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania (SCBO) 2026 Conference.

This gathering marks a unique opportunity to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge, and spark meaningful conversations that can shape the future of ecological science and conservation practice.

Our theme, Changing the Conversation – Ecology in a Shifting Political Landscape, invites reflection and bold dialogue about the evolving role of ecology and conservation in a world facing increasing environmental, social, and political pressures. Together, we will explore how our work as ecologists, conservationists, researchers, and policy makers can respond to and influence the narratives that drive change.

We are proud to be hosted by Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in the vibrant heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. AUT’s city campus offers a modern and inspiring setting for our discussions, just steps away from the cultural, coastal, and ecological richness that makes Aotearoa so unique.

Whether you are a seasoned scientist, early-career researcher, student, or practitioner, we warmly invite you to join us for this important conversation. Stay tuned for key dates, abstract submissions, sponsorship opportunities, and registration details. Let’s come together to change the conversation!

Key Details:

  • 📍 Location: Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
  • 📅 Dates: Monday 30 November – Friday 4 December 2026
  • 🌏 Co-hosted by: the New Zealand Ecological Society and the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania
  • 💭 Theme: Changing the Conversation – Ecology in a Shifting Political Landscape
  • 📃 Conference structure: 30 November - Student Day, 1-3 December - scientific programme, 4 December - field trips.
  • 💭 Symposia submissions close 10 April 
  • 🖊 Abstract submissions close 12 April 
  • 🕊️ Early Bird Registration ends 30 September 

Mark your calendars now—we look forward to seeing you in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland!

👉 Visit the conference site:
https://confer.eventsair.com/2026-nzes-scbo-conference