
The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species (ICAIS) is the most comprehensive international forum to address new and emerging issues related to aquatic invasive species in freshwater, marine and estuarine environments.
ICAIS provides an international platform for the presentation of aquatic invasive species research that pertains to species biology, risk assessment, prevention, management and control methods, ecological and ecosystem impacts and restoration, outreach and policy. The Invasive Species Centre has been a secretariat since 2013.
The 24th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will take place in Belfest, Northern Ireland, Canada, from August 23-27, 2026. The conference theme is ‘Transcending Boundaries’. Stay tuned for more details. Learn more here.
Organizers:
Deborah Sparks, Invasive Species Centre, ICAIS Secretariat
Jaimie Dick, Queen’s University Belfast
Ross Cuthbert, Queen’s University Belfast

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