Call for Abstracts - OPEN

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We welcome urban planners, researchers, city and county staff, students, educators, biologists, and ecologists of all backgrounds from across the globe to highlight research, case studies, policy initiatives, thought exercises, and discussions related to wildlife and natural resources in urban environments.

Abstracts for oral presentations, posters, organized symposia and workshops will be accepted through October 1, 2026. Acceptance letters will be sent in early November.

The theme for the 2027 International Urban Wildlife Conference is “Wildlife for All”

In addition to this theme, the we welcome submissions on any urban wildlife subject, which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Human dimensions in urban systems

  • Urban evolution & genetics

  • Wildlife and natural resource education

  • Human-wildlife conflict

  • Urban planning and natural areas management

  • Wildlife health & disease

  • Urban wildlife management

  • Citizen and community science

  • Data analysis

  • Animal behavior and physiology

  • Cultural aspects of wildlife conservation

Abstract Submission Types

  • Oral presentations (15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions)

  • Posters

  • Organized Symposia (half day = 10 talks/slots, full day = 19 talks/slots)

  • Workshops (half day or full day)

We especially welcome organized sessions and workshops. Please use the abstract submission link above to submit your proposals.