Connect, network and celebrate at a reception at the Queensland Musuem to close out ICCB 2025!
ICCB Events
Join us at ICCB for the Opening Reception, Science Comedy Night and the Closing Reception! Sign up for these events when you register for the conference.
ECR Networking Event
Calling all early career researchers! Join us for a relaxed and fun evening of connection and conversation at The Plough Inn, one of Brisbane’s most iconic pubs overlooking the South Bank parklands.
This ECR Networking Event is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow conservation scientists, build your professional network, and chat with peers in an informal setting. This is a great chance to share ideas, find collaborators, and make lasting connections. ECRs are generally those within 10 years of completing their highest degree. There is a separate student night being held here (insert link).
Date: Monday 16 June
Time: 7-10 PM
Where: Plough Inn, 29 Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Registration: Registration is free - please let us know if you are coming here
Morrning Yoga at ICCB
Start your congress day off right with an immersive yoga class focusing on movement, stillness and the sacred thread of connection. The classes will take place at the BCEC in front of Great Hall Door #5. Spaces are limited, only ICCB delegates can attend.
Tuesday, June 17th 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Wednesday, June 18th 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Thursday, June 19th 7:00 - 8:00 AM
ICCB 2025 Nature Documentary Night
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - GH1
FREE event – register via Eventbrite
Popcorn included!
Limited spots available!
Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling at the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) 2025 Nature Documentary Night. This special event features three short documentary films that bring light to diverse ecological stories. Through three special films, we’ll explore how conservation is not just about protecting species and places, but about rethinking relationships with land, water, and each other.
Featured Films:
- Burnt Country (18 min) – Could Australia’s past help secure its future? 65,000 years in the making, Burnt Country is about fighting fire, with fire. Exploring the profound knowledge and wisdom of First Nations, this film is an invitation to connect to country and community.
- Kāhuli (27 min) - Hawai‘i’s native snail species, which play significant roles in our ecosystem and Hawaiian culture, face an emergent threat and are rapidly disappearing. A documentary that encourages reflection on our relationship with the rapidly changing natural world and shows us that even the smallest species are worth saving.
- White Rock (35 min) – This film explores the explosion of longspined sea urchins devastating Australia’s kelp forests, and a nature-positive solution rooted in restoration and community action.
Bring your curiosity and join us for stories that spark insight and dialogue. Space is limited — so grab your ticket early!
Nature Journaling With Artist Bella Reboul (Little Wild Lines)
Monday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 18th
Join artist Bella Reboul (Little Wild Lines) for a nature journaling workshop. Bella will encourage you to combine science and art to record the world around you. A nature journal can be anything you like, from rough field sketches and notes to true-to-life illustrations. In this workshop, you will practice a new way of recording scientific observations in a more relaxed and creative way. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experience artist, you will enjoy this curated session illustrating your favourite species or ecosystems. With access to watercolours, coloured pencils, fine-liners and great instruction from Bella - your masterpiece awaits!
This workshop will run once during the Monday lunch session and once during the Wednesday lunch session. Only one workshop attendance permitted per person. Please see the ICCB program for the room details for this event.
Very limited seats available so registration is required. Please read the Q&A (on the Eventbrite) on cancellation procedures and consider very thoroughly whether you are able to commit to this session so no one misses out.
Register for Monday, June 16th, from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM AEST here.
Register for Wednesday, June 18th, from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM AEST here.
Student/HDR Networking Event
We invite you to join us at the Loft West End on Monday June 16 starting at 6:30pm for a casual and relaxed night of networking with fellow students.
We will provide finger food (e.g., pizza and platters) and there will be a cash bar available.
This event is free but registration is required so please register here:
ICCB 2025 Student/HDR Networking Event Tickets, Mon, Jun 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
*This is a seperate event from the ECR Networking Event.
Group Bird Walk: Join Us!
The conference is offering daily morning bird walks to the City Botanic Gardens on Tuesday (June 17th), Wednesday (June 18th) and Thursday (June 19th). We will meet at the west end of the Goodwill bridge (South Bank) at 6:30 AM. Sign-up here. There is a limit of 30 spots per day. Learn more here.
Opening Reception
Join us at the ICCB Opening Reception on Sunday afternoon, 15 June, to connect with fellow delegates over light hors d'oeuvres. This special ICCB event includes a warm welcome from the ICCB Steering Committee and some opening talks to kick off the conference— SOLD OUT
Science Comedy Night
The Future Science Talks Science Comedy Program has partnered scientists and researchers throughout Australia with comedians for this hilarious and insightful conservation-themed event This show will take place on the evening of 18 June and feature Australian-based scientists and researchers who are infusing humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time! Each talk will feature a unique topic. To get a sense of what Science Comedy Program talks are like, visit the Future Science Talks YouTube channel. Conference delegates can purchase tickets via the ICCB registration portal or by scanning the QR code below (for public tickets).
Closing Reception
Location: Queensland Museum, Brisbane (Indoor and Outdoor Areas)
Time: 6 - 9 pm (TBC)
We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary evening during the International Congress for Conservation Biology 2025. This is not your typical dinner or cocktail party—it's a unique reception designed to delight all your senses as you roam the museum.
What to Expect:
- Delectable Vegan and Gluten-Free Cuisine: Enjoy a variety of canapés served to you.
- Multi-Sensory Experience: Immerse yourself in a truly multi-sensory environment. As you stroll around, you'll have the chance to entice your taste buds with delicious food, and enjoy the soothing sounds of whale and bird songs playing in different rooms.
- Connect and Network: This event offers ample opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. Bring your QR codes and business cards to share your contact information easily
Stay tuned for more information closer to the time about the entertainment that will be on offer during the evening!
Ticket Information: The event will be strictly limited to 800 attendees. Remember, it's first in, best dressed — once the tickets are gone, that's it! Don't miss out on this incredible experience.
Dress Code: The event will take place in both indoor and outdoor areas. Please dress accordingly and remember, it's winter in Brisbane. Temperatures can drop to 10 degrees Celsius, so bring something warm, especially if you're coming from the northern hemisphere!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with great food, music, culture, and inspiring conversations. We look forward to seeing you there!