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Conferences and Events

Provides upcoming Conferences and Events related to invasive species. The calendar displays events for previous years (by selecting dates) which can be helpful in finding relevant experts and papers.

See also: Calendars and Meetings for invasive species-related conference calendars on other Web sites, and Public Awareness Campaigns for additional awareness-related events; current events are listed below.

Please Note: If you would like to suggest an invasive species-related conference or event for inclusion on our calendar, please Contact Us.

Public Awareness Events

  • Guard Your Green: Invasive Plant Pests Threaten Your Community’s Trees and Gardens

    • Apr 5, 2024

    • USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

    • The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaims April 2024 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. During this month, we are encouraging everyone—whether you’re a gardener or a camper, a bug enthusiast or a student, a traveler, or an online shopper—to learn about the danger of invasive plant pests and what you can do to help. During the month, we are sharing information on curbing the spread of these pests to foster a healthier environment and protect our food supply.
      See also: A Proclamation by the Secretary of Agriculture for 2024 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month [PDF, 189 KB]

  • Earth Day

    • Nature Conservancy.

    • Earth Day is April 22, 2024. Join us in celebrating the inspiring work of young changemakers. See how you can act for planet Earth today. How to Help? Find Volunteer Opportunities Near You and help a preserve remove invasive species or collect data. Or virtually volunteer your professional skills.

  • The Great Chesapeake Invasives Count

    • Coastal Conservation Association Maryland.

    • Report your catch of invasive fish species (northern snakehead, blue catfish, flathead catfish) in the Chesapeake Watershed for a chance to win great prizes! The Great Chesapeake Invasives Count is an annual angling-based effort (April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025)  to provide important data to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, USFWS, and other management agencies on what you're seeing on the water. Information related to the number of fish you catch during a given time, as well as the length and weight of the fish you catch is important to fishery managers. It is also vital to investigate the feeding habits of invasive fish to help understand the short and long-term impacts that their existence may cause on native species. It is important that the public recognizes the impacts that these species can have on our natural ecosystems, and does not continue the spread of these fish.

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  • 2024 7th International Symposium on Tomato Diseases

    • Date
      Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024
    • Sponsor

      International Society for Horticultural Science

    • Location
      Brasilia, Brazil
    • Email
      7istd@7istd.com

  • 2024 Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC) Spring Meeting

    • Date
      Apr 30, 2024 - May 02, 2024
    • Location
      Virtual

  • 2024 Invasion Science Research Symposium

    • Date
      May 06, 2024 - May 08, 2024
    • Sponsor

      Invasive Science Research Institute

    • Venue
      University of Florida Campus, Wayne Reitz Union
    • Location
      Gainesville, Florida
    • Notes

      This symposium aims to explore and promote the development of interdisciplinary research and the use of novel tools and approaches, to advance our understanding of invasive species and inform the design, organization and delivery of policies and practices that can improve prevention and management.

  • 2024 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF) - Spring Meeting

    • Date
      May 08, 2024 - May 09, 2024
    • Sponsor

      Hosted by the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel

    • Venue
      Hybrid - Saratoga Spa State Park, Gideon Putnam Room / Virtual
    • Location
      Saratoga Springs, New York

  • 2024 23rd International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species (ICAIS) - Meeting Challenges with Innovation

    • Date
      May 12, 2024 - May 16, 2024
    • Sponsor

      Co-hosted by Dalhousie University – Halifax, Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia’s Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, with the support of Canada’s Invasive Species Centre, the ICAIS Secretariat.

    • Location
      Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Notes

      The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species (ICAIS) is the most comprehensive international forum to address new and emerging issues related to aquatic invasive species (AIS) in freshwater, marine and estuarine environments. ICAIS provides an international platform for the presentation of research to advance global action to limit the introduction and spread of AIS worldwide and serves as a catalyst for international collaboration on research and management projects. Through knowledge sharing and networking, ICAIS connects those involved in science and policy with practitioners and industry professionals on the front lines of AIS prevention and management.

  • Preparation and Response to Mediterranean Oak Borer in Washington State

    • Date
      May 16, 2024
    • Venue
      Virtual
    • Notes

      Online workshop about the biology, impacts, monitoring, and management of invasive ambrosia beetles, including an emphasis on the Mediterranean oak borer. It will include 7-8 presentations and a discussion to identify needs and coordinate responses in Washington. 

  • 2024 National Conference on Urban Entomology & Invasive Pest Ant Conference

    • Date
      May 19, 2024 - May 22, 2024
    • Venue
      Renaissance Riverview
    • Location
      Mobile, Alabama
    • Notes

      The conference aims to bring "scientists and industry, academia, and government together to open channels of communication and information and to foster interest and research in the general area of urban and structural entomology.

  • IAGLR 2024: 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research

    • Date
      May 20, 2024 - May 24, 2024
    • Sponsor

      Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research

    • Venue
      Caesars Windsor
    • Location
      Windsor, Ontario
    • Notes

      Theme:  Shared Lakes: One Water, One Health.

  • 2024 75th International Symposium on Crop Protection

    • Date
      May 21, 2024
    • Venue
      Ghent University
    • Location
      Ghent, Belgium
    • Email
      iscp@ugent.be
    • Phone
      +32(0)9 264 61 42

  • 2024 6th Annual PlayCleanGo Awareness Week

    • Date
      Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    • Location
      Nationwide
    • Notes

      The goal of the campaign is to show outdoor enthusiasts how they can stop invasive plants and pests from spreading — while enjoying the great outdoors! Dozens of free materials are available on this webpage to help you spread the word and Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks!