Meetings - Tropical Biology & Conservation

ATBC Meetings

ATBC’s annual meetings bring together the global tropical biology community to share research, build partnerships, and spark new ideas. Each conference is a space for learning, connection, and celebrating the diversity of our field. On this page, you’ll find information about upcoming events and highlights from past meetings.

ATBC 2026

Annual meetings

UPCOMING MEETING

ATBC 2026

Join us for the 62^nd Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC), to be held in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China — a region celebrated for its tropical biodiversity and cultural richness.

Under the theme “Achieving a Shared Ecological Civilization for Long-Term Resilience,” ATBC2026 will bring together scientists, students, conservation professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and local communities from around the world. Together, we will explore recent advances in tropical biology and conservation, exchange transformative ideas, and emphasize the essential role of the tropics in building a resilient and sustainable future.

Hosted by the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of Sciences, ATBC2026 will take place at the heart of the Mekong River region, less than 200 km from Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam — a unique crossroads for dialogue on biodiversity conservation, regional cooperation, and science-based policy. XTBG’s experience in biodiversity research, ecological restoration, and public engagement makes it an ideal setting to inspire collaboration and showcase tangible conservation actions.

We warmly invite you to Xishuangbanna, where rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and international collaboration come together to shape the future of tropical biology and conservation.

Mark your calendar and stay informed at the official website: www.atbc2026.org

If you are accessing from China, please visit: https://atbc2026.wixstudio.com/china

PAST MEETINGS

Annual Meetings

Our annual meetings aim to catalyze the exchange of knowledge and collaboration among scientists, decision makers, educators, and social actors working in the Tropical regions of the World. The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation hosts annual meetings at different locations each year. At those conferences, dozens of symposia, oral and poster presentations, panel discussions and debates provide diverse perspectives on critical issues in tropical biology and conservation. Workshops, courses, mentoring circles, thematic group gatherings, mentoring circles, and a variety of field trips, among others, are also organized. Our meetings are invigorated by fruitful interactions with colleagues, old friends, and new collaborators, mentees and mentors. Around 50% of the delegates are usually undergraduate and graduate students, showing off the great “regenerative potential” of ATBC.