2010 Annual Meeting • 3–7 July • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Meeting updates
Meeting Theme: Conservation for a Changing Planet
REGULAR CONGRESS RATE DEADLINE – 30 MAY 2010
Plan to attend the premier international conservation science congress for 2010: ICCB 2010.
Developing conservation strategies to cope with our changing planet is arguably the greatest challenge
facing today’s world and its biodiversity. Having received 60% more abstract submissions than any other
SCB congress to date, we are expecting that ICCB 2010 will bring over 2,000 of the world’s conservation
professionals together to address global conservation challenges under the theme of Conservation for a
Changing Planet.
An exciting, comprehensive scientific program has been designed featuring 88 symposium and oral paper
sessions that cover the hottest topics in conservation science. Symposium topics include: impacts and
conservation solutions to Canada’s oil sands; using natural ecosystems to store carbon in the context of
climate change; bridging the science-policy gap to achieve large scale conservation; nature conservation
On-line registration is open!
Take advantage of the regular congress rates which end on May 30, 2010. SCB members save on
registration fees, so be sure to renew your membership. Note: this year delegates have the option of
paying in $USD or $CAD.
Sponsorship
With an expected attendance of over 2,000 people, sponsorship plays a key role in ensuring that the
Congress is a success. If you would like to be a sponsor, or if you can recommend an organization that
would like to sponsor the world’s largest international congress for conservation biology, please contact
Catherine Shier at 2010sponsors@conbio.org.
Exhibitors
At the time of writing only 11of 60 exhibitor booths remain. To view available booth locations, go to
they are all gone!
Fieldtrips and Excursions
In addition to an excellent scientific program, you’ll have a chance to experience Edmonton and Alberta
during the numerous planned field trips and excursions. These trips range from general-interest
commercial trips to customized trips which have been designed specially for conservation biologists (e.g.
a trip to Alberta’s Oil Sands).
Plan to bring your family with you. There is a lot to see and do in and around Edmonton. For more
complete fieldtrip information and suggestions for excursions, go to
Volunteers
The ICCB 2010 steering committee is looking for volunteers to help with various tasks such as audio-
visual, moderators, social events, and more. Meet new people and local organizers so that you can have
the inside scoop on the hottest things to do in Edmonton. Contact Dr. Glynnis Hood at
ghood@ualberta.ca for more information.
Help us spread the word
• Forward this newsletter to your colleagues and encourage them to attend ICCB 2010
• Go to www.conbio.org/2010 and download posters and pamphlets that can be displayed at key locations
at your place of work
Reserve your accommodation
Book your accommodation now and receive the preferred accommodation rates available only to ICCB
delegates. Accommodation information can be viewed at
