Conference details
Date: 8 – 10 December 2026
Venue: Brisbane Conference and Exhibition Centre
Theme: From past lessons to future landscapes
Symposia:
1. Coexistence by design – planning to live together
2. Scale issues – one size does not fit all
3. Open Wildlife Management Symposium
Key dates:
• Call for Abstracts 1 July 2026
• Early bird registration 1 July – 1 October 2026
• Regular registration 2 October – 1 December 2026
Symposia
Coexistence by design – planning to live together
Ongoing urbanisation and industrialization are clashing with wildlife populations in a variety of ways. The challenges are experienced across several sectors including conservation, agriculture, energy, mining, utilities and transport. Wildlife managers, researchers and regulators have the important task of designing developments to coexist with wildlife. This symposium will explore wildlife biology and management that relate to coexistence with wildlife in sustainable ways.
Scale issues – one size does not fit all
The vastness of many wild and remote areas in Australasia is daunting, and the complexity of highly diverse peri-urban areas can be staggering. From wide-ranging camels to short range endemic species, wildlife must be managed at the right scale. This symposium will discuss scale issues, and explore management programs that seek to conserve, control or monitor wildlife across the Australasian region.
Open wildlife management symposium
Alternatively you can submit your abstract under the Open Symposium theme which will accommodate talks on any topic related to wildlife management in Australasian and beyond. Other symposia will be organised to fit the topics of the abstracts received
Registration
Conference registrations will open 1 July 2026!
All prices are in Australian dollars (AU$).
Early Bird prices are valid until 1 October 2026, after that Standard registration costs apply.
Travel subsidies
AWMS encourages and supports the participation of students and Indigenous peoples in our annual conferences. We offer travel subsidies to facilitate this. See the subsidies that AWMS offers for conference travel here.
Full Conference registrations include:
- Access to all presentations over 3 days.
- Access to the trade exhibitions.
- Catering for 3 days: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea.
- Conference program and abstract book.
- 1 ticket for the conference dinner on Wednesday 9 Dec 2026.
AWMS members enjoy discounted registration fees, so be sure to renew or join as an AWMS member to take advantage of this and other benefits.
Sponsors and Trade exhibitors
Sponsor and Trade Exhibitor registration will open 1 June 2026!
We invite your company, organisation or institution to partner with us in delivering this important conference. Your support will help us improve the quality and breadth of the scientific program, facilitate the participation of students, and enhance conference amenities for the benefit of all participants.
Who you’ll meet
AWMS2026 brings together wildlife managers, researchers, policy makers, consultants and conservation practitioners from across Australia and New Zealand.
Why Sponsor AWMS2026?
• Showcase your organisation to a highly targeted audience.
• Increase brand visibility and recognition within the wildlife management community.
• Build meaningful connections with delegates and industry leaders.
• Generate new business opportunities and strengthen professional networks.
• Demonstrate your commitment to wildlife conservation and management.
A range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available, with benefits designed to maximise exposure and engagement throughout the Conference. Tailored and inkind sponsorship opportunities are also welcomed.
Exhibition Opportunities
Trade displays will be located alongside the Conference catering area, providing exhibitors with regular opportunities to engage with delegates throughout the event.
For further details on sponsorship opportunities and trade stall exhibits at the conference, please download the the Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus or contact us at conference@awms.org.au.
