Steering Committee
From setting the conference dates and theme to coordinating all IMCC Organizing Committees, the Conference Steering Committee is in charge of IMCC’s scientific and social program before, during, and after the conference. The committee is excited to welcome delegates from around the world to Edinburgh and is committed to organizing a first-rate sustainable conference that incorporates Scotland’s local flavor into this global meeting for marine conservation science and practice.
Conference Chair
Dr. Shaili Johri
Translational Science and Policy Program Chair
Dr. John Cigliano
Translational Science and Policy Program Co-Chairs
Sarah Bedolfe
Dr. David Costalago
Early Career and Student's Program Chair
Cedrick Fogwan
Education Program Chair
Amber Platowski
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Safety Chair
Sarah Ater
SCB Marine Administrative Assistant
Katy Bear Nalven, Sea & Shore Solutions
SCB Marine Communications Consultant
Cat Kutz
Arts and Creative Engagement Program Chair
Dr. Shaili Johri
Sponsorships
Dr. Shaili Johri
Mara Consultants
Sponsorship Contact: imccteam@conbio.org
Professional Conference Organizers
Mara Consultants
SCB Marine Board
Shaili Johri – President
Sarah Ater – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Sarah Bedolfe – Science Officer
David Costalago – Policy Officer
Amber Platowski – Education Officer
Cedrick Fogwan – Student Officer
Nicole Crane – Member at Large
Edd Hind-Ozan – Past-President
Kathryn Matthews – Past Past-President
Contact Us
For questions about the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress, please contact our conference organizers at imccteam@conbio.org