Open Calls: Proposals and Plenary Speakers

Submission deadline for proposals: 30 March 2026

ACCB Session Types

ACCB 2026 features five session types. 

Symposia: Thematically-focused sessions that feature speakers invited by symposia organizers to present their insights, perspectives and research on the theme of the symposium.
 
Contributed Presentations: Presentations grouped into general sessions by topic. Contributed sessions are scheduled in 90-minute increments with five speakers in each session. 
 
Workshops: Whether geared toward students or professionals, workshops are interactive and often have an educational / technical component. They share an approach, scientific finding, or technology that provides practical solutions for conservation challenges.
 
Training Courses: Provide opportunities for registered delegates to receive expert-led education and training on topics relevant for biodiversity conservation, including strategy, capacity building and project management. 
 
Roundtable Discussions: Bring together people with diverse expertise to develop tangible and actionable outputs — such as a list of recommendations, a publication, a policy briefing or a white paper — on a specific conservation issue. Roundtable Discussions are meant for discussion, collaboration, brainstorming, etc. They are not meant to consist of a series of presentations. Roundtable Discussions typically have a smaller number of participants (10-30 maximum) than training courses or workshops.

Call for Proposals

The Society for Conservation Biology Africa Region is excited to announce the Call for Proposals for Symposia, Workshops, Training Courses, and Round Table Discussions for the 2026 Africa Congress for Conservation Biology, scheduled for August 31- September 4 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria. 

The deadline to submit proposals for ACCB 2026 is 30th March 2026. 

Please use the forms linked below to submit your proposal. Please be sure to understand the difference between the different session types (above) before submitting your proposal.

ACCB 2026 Proposal Submission Forms

Workshops, training courses, and round table discussions take place over the lunchtime break. 

Please note: ACCB follows the "One Proposal" rule, which means that all delegates are limited to one-proposal total (across all categories). 

Questions? Please email accb2026nigeria@gmail.com

Plenary Speaker Nominations

In our pursuit of thought-provoking and relatable plenary talks, the ACCB 2026 is giving the African conservation community a chance to nominate plenary speakers. We are looking for speakers who have made a major contribution to the science or practice of conservation in Africa. Talks that are broadly relevant to an African audience, and contributions in an African context, are a priority. Speakers can be from any career stage. Self-nominations are permitted. The committee hopes that proposed speakers are also uniquely positioned to address the theme of ACCB (Embracing Indigenous Solutions and Strengthening Policies for Conserving Africa’s Biodiversity in a Changing Climate).

How to Submit Your Nomination

Please send your suggestions (one only) to the ACCB Steering Committee using this email: accb2026nigeria@gmail by 30 March 2026. We prefer to have nominations from among those that are planning to attend ACCB 2026.  

Your email should include the following:

  • Your suggested speaker's full name, including their affiliation, email address and country
  • A statement on why the conservation community in Africa will benefit from hearing from your proposed speaker (100 words or less)
  • A statement on the contribution to biodiversity conservation your proposed speaker has made, particularly in Africa (100 words or less)
  • Your connection to your proposed speaker, if applicable.
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