Our International Conference is the most important event in our calendar. 

Every two years, we bring together Caribbean and international wildlife professionals, ornithologists, educators, decision-makers, the eco-tourism industry, community leaders, students, and others to share information and learn about the latest research and innovative initiatives to conserve Caribbean birds and their habitats. More than 250 people from 30 countries attend our conferences in person, with thousands more reading the papers produced by the conference and interacting with the live sessions and other online conference resources. Because of this, it is one of the most important networking and educational opportunities for Caribbean conservationists, students, and community leaders creating sustainable change across the region. 

This theme celebrates the incredible variety of habitats and endemic birds found in Hispaniola. With this theme, we hope to raise awareness throughout the island about the beauty and value of nature in Hispaniola, exemplified by its magnificent bird life. We must all be guardians and take care of our avian treasures. If we take care of nature, nature will take care of us.

Our five-day conference will offer a range of exciting symposia, technical paper sessions, workshops, keynote speakers, and round-table discussions. We will share the latest science, conservation, management techniques, education, and community engagement projects that help raise awareness, protect habitats, and conserve birds. We will also organize pre-, post-, and mid-conference field trips to visit the most spectacular birding hotspots all over the country—giving delegates the chance to enjoy Hispaniola’s incredible birds and breathtaking landscapes.