{"id":13407,"date":"2026-10-27T15:37:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/?page_id=13407"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:14:17","slug":"conference-2027","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/en\/outreach\/conferences\/conference-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-13407\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-13407-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-13407-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13407-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Caribaea Initiative Research &amp; Conservation Conference 2027<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A key event for everyone involved in the study and conservation of Caribbean biodiversity, the <strong>Caribaea Initiative Research &amp; Conservation Conference<\/strong> will take place from <strong>15 to 17 June 2027 in Guadeloupe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13336 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Visuel_conference_2027_save_the_date_reduced-1024x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Visuel_conference_2027_save_the_date_reduced-1024x310.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Visuel_conference_2027_save_the_date_reduced-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Visuel_conference_2027_save_the_date_reduced-768x232.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Visuel_conference_2027_save_the_date_reduced-958x290.jpg 958w, https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Visuel_conference_2027_save_the_date_reduced.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Held every two years, this international conference brings together researchers, students, experts, and conservation practitioners dedicated to studying and protecting the biodiversity of the insular Caribbean. It provides a valuable opportunity to present recent scientific advances, share knowledge and field experiences, and strengthen regional collaborations to address the conservation challenges facing Caribbean ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>The programme will feature plenary lectures, oral and poster presentations, as well as thematic symposia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-13407-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Programme<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The detailed conference programme will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Plenary Speakers<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We are pleased to announce the three plenary speakers for this edition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prof. Aileen Mill, Newcastle University, United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Carla Rivera-P\u00e9rez, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Maikel Ca\u00f1izares Morera, Instituto de Ecolog\u00eda y Sistem\u00e1tica, Havana, Cuba<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The titles and topics of their presentations will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Thematic Symposia<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The conference will feature a symposium dedicated to invasive alien species and their impacts on Caribbean biodiversity. Further information about the thematic sessions will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-13407-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Call for Abstracts<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>The Call for Abstracts is now open!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We invite everyone wishing to give an oral or poster presentation at the conference to submit their proposal (title and abstract) using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caribaea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Caribaea_Initiative_Conference2027_Abstract_Submission_form.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the downloadable submission form available here<\/a>. Presentations may address the study and conservation of wildlife and ecosystems in the insular Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>Please send the completed form to the following email address: <a href=\"mailto:conference2027@caribaea.org\"><strong>conference2027@caribaea.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for <strong>oral presentation submissions is 30 April 2027<\/strong>, while <strong>poster abstracts may be submitted until 31 May 2027<\/strong>. Submissions will be reviewed by our Scientific Committee, and authors will be notified of the decisions on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Presentation Formats<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard oral presentation:<\/strong> 20-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of discussion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short oral presentation:<\/strong> 12-minute presentation followed by 3 minutes of discussion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poster:<\/strong> A0 format, portrait orientation only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each participant may give only one oral presentation. However, participants may present multiple posters, with or without an oral presentation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acceptance of an abstract does not constitute registration for the conference.<\/strong> Authors whose abstracts have been accepted must also register to confirm their participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-13407-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Registration &amp; fees<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Registration details and participation fees will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Certificates of attendance<\/strong> will be provided to all registered participants who attend the conference. <strong>Certificates of presentation<\/strong> will also be issued to participants presenting an oral communication or a poster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-13407-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Important dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t\n<ul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n \t<li><strong>1 December 2026 (tentative date)<\/strong> \u2013 Registration opens<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>31 March 2027<\/strong> \u2013 Early Bird registration deadline<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>30 April 2027<\/strong> \u2013 Deadline for oral presentation submissions<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>31 May 2027<\/strong> \u2013 Deadline for poster submissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-13407-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Practical information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Venue &amp; Dates<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The conference will take place from <strong>15 to 17 June 2027<\/strong> at <strong>La Cr\u00e9ole Beach H\u00f4tel, Guadeloupe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Language<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The conference will be held primarily in <strong>English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Participants may stay directly at <strong>La Cr\u00e9ole Beach H\u00f4tel<\/strong>, where the conference will be held. Several other hotels are located nearby, within easy walking distance, including Kara\u00efbes H\u00f4tel, Le Salako, Canella Beach H\u00f4tel, Arawak Beach Resort, and Mahogany H\u00f4tel R\u00e9sidence &amp; Spa.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Assistance with Administrative Formalities<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Participants requiring an invitation letter to facilitate their travel arrangements may contact us at <a href=\"mailto:conference2027@caribaea.org\"><strong>conference2027@caribaea.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #e95b2b;\"><strong>Information &amp; Contact<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>For any questions regarding the conference, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:conference2027@caribaea.org\"><strong>conference2027@caribaea.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A key event for everyone involved in the study and conservation of Caribbean biodiversity, the Caribaea Initiative Research &amp; 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