Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation

63rd Annual Meeting

Jun 20^th–25^th: 2027
Libreville: Gabon
Congo Basin: Central Africa

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Illustration: researchers at work in the Congo Basin, with forest elephants, a turaco, a chimpanzee, a sea turtle and a whale

Welcome to ATBC2027

Join us in Libreville, GabonMap: Hannah Stouter

The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation returns to Africa for its 63rd Annual Meeting, hosted in Libreville, Gabon, from 20^th–25^th June 2027, in the heart of the Congo Basin.

Guided by the theme "Tropical ecosystem resilience at the crossroads of a changing planet, policy, and conservation", ATBC2027 will convene scientists, students, conservation professionals, policymakers, and local and Indigenous communities from across the tropics.

Full program, calls, and registration details will be announced in the coming months — save the date.

Plan ahead

Key Dates

10^th September – 6^th November 2026
Call for session proposals (symposia, open format sessions, workshops and courses)
1^st December 2026 – 26^th February 2027
Abstract submission for oral and poster presentations
15^th April 2027
Early-bird registration deadline
20^th–25^th June 2027Meeting
63rd ATBC Annual Meeting · Omar Bongo Ondimba Convention Center, Libreville, Gabon

What to expect

The ATBC2027 Experience

Plenary sessions

Keynote talks from leaders in tropical biology.

Panel Discussions

Moderated debates on the field's pressing questions.

Networking

Meet scientists and practitioners from across the tropics.

Symposia

Themed sets of 6 or 12 talks.

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Open Format Sessions

Interactive formats proposed by participants.

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Workshops

Hands-on training and skill-building.

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Courses

Longer teaching on methods, tools and analysis.

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Oral sessions

Contributed talks grouped by theme.

Posters

Poster sessions with the latest research.

Outreach Activities

Community engagement and science communication.

Co-Hosts

Hosted in the Congo Basin

About the hosts

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Partners & Sponsors

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for ATBC2027 will be available soon. Partner with us to reach the global tropical biology and conservation community.

Partnership opportunities