Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31 | Fredericton, NB Canada
Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests conference, will take place on July 27-31, 2026, in Fredericton (Canada). This event is jointly organized by WPs 7.03.06 – Integrated management of forest defoliating insects, 7.03.07 – Population dynamics of forest insects, 7.03.12 – Alien invasive species and international trade, and 7.03.13 – Biological control of forest insects and pathogens.
The conference will feature:

Keynote lectures from leading experts
Oral and poster sessions
Field trip
Workshops
Networking events to connect with peers and potential collaborators

Protecting What Sustains Us: Black Ash, Emerald Ash Borer, & Seed Conservation
2026-08-13 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Join the Invasive Species Centre, Northumberland Land Trust and Kawartha Land Trust for a free half-day workshop at the Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Centre in Brighton. Learn about the Black Ash Community Action Network (BACAN), emerald ash borer impacts, Indigenous perspectives, and seed collection. A field component at the Wilkinson Nature Reserve will cover locating, identifying and collecting seed from black ash.
ISA CEUs have been applied for and are pending approval.
Light breakfast refreshments and lunch are provided.
Registration is required to attend. Agenda to follow.

Webinar: Planning for the Unknown: Tools for Urban Forest Pest Preparedness
2026-08-19 | Online
August 19, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CDT

Urban forests are on the front lines of invasive pest threats and climate uncertainty. This webinar features two practical tools that help communities assess risk, strengthen preparedness, and respond strategically to emerging forest pests. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will introduce the Urban Forest Pest Readiness Playbook, a resource that guides towns, cities, counties, and urban forestry programs through self assessments and recommended actions to close gaps between local managers and state and federal response partners. We will also explore Portland’s Tree Inventory Project and how comprehensive tree data supports proactive management. By measuring, mapping, and identifying public trees across the city, Portland has strengthened its ability to plan for climate impacts and invasive species, including using inventory data to inform its response planning for emerald ash borer. Join us to gain practical insights and learn about scalable tools that can help your community prepare for the next pest threat before it arrives.

Windsor/Essex area professionals: get trained on Spotted Lanternfly!
2026-08-19 | Windsor, Ontario and Kingsville Ontario
Calling all landscape & horticulture professionals in the Windsor/Essex area: We need your help!
Landscape Ontario and OMAFA are providing a FREE one-hour training workshop on Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) at two locations in the Windsor/Essex region on August 19th.

24th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
2026-08-23 - 2026-08-27 | Queens University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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 (AIS) in freshwater, marine and estuarine environments.
ICAIS provides an international platform for the presentation of research to advance global action to limit the introduction and spread of AIS worldwide and serves as a catalyst for international collaboration on research and management projects.

5th International Congress on Biological Invasions
2026-09-01 | Perth, Western Australia
From Threats to Solutions: Advancing Biosecurity

Postponed to September/October 2026
Perth, Western Australia

Neobiota 2026, the 14th International Conference on Biological Invasions
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-11 | Brussels Belgium
The International Neobiota conference is an initiative from Neobiota, the European Group on Biological Invasions.
It is part of a well-established biennial series that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world to share cutting-edge scientific research on biological invasions.
This year, the conference features a rich programme including Thematic and General Sessions, keynote speakers, poster and oral presentations, and a field trip.
Neobiota 2026 also welcomes the final event of the LIFE RIPARIAS project, which focuses on transitioning from data to management of biological invasions.

Fall Introductory Kanyen’keha (Mohawk) Language Course
2026-09-15 - 2026-11-03 | Online
Course Details:
📅 Tuesday evenings, 5:00pm – 6:30pm ET: September 15, 22, 29/October 6, 13, 20, 27/November 3
💻 Virtual sessions + recordings for 3 months
👩🏫 Instructor: Tahnee Bennet, Mohawk, Turtle Clan from Six Nations

Learn more by visiting their website

2026 Annual Meeting of the Western Regional Panel
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-25 | Sacramento, California
Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Sacramento, CA. Our theme “Sustaining Successful Aquatic Invasive Species Management” will drive the meeting content. The meeting is hosted by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Please check this page frequently as new information will be posted as it becomes available.
The current draft agenda is now available HERE. The agenda is still subject to change, and the most current agenda will be updated here.

2026 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-08 | La Crosse Convention Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin
The Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) is a biennial conference that addresses all taxa of invasive species. In 2026, UMISC will celebrate 18 years of connecting the invasive species management, research, and policy community. The goal of UMISC is to strengthen management of invasive species, especially prevention, control, and containment. There have been great strides in invasive species research, prevention, and management, but much work still must be done. The conference provides numerous opportunities to network with professionals, land managers, researchers, nonprofits, and others.

The 2026 NAISMA Annual Conference
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-22 | Alexandria, Virginia
NAISMA’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, just minutes from Washington, D.C. This event brings together invasive species management professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across North America to share ideas, innovations, and strategies for protecting natural ecosystems.

Forest Health Review
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-28 | Barrie, Ontario
Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming Ontario Forest Health Review.

This annual event brings together forest resource managers, foresters, ecologists, conservation authorities, pest management companies, academics, municipalities, and others interested in forest resource management.
Covering important topics about the current state of Ontario’s forests, the event highlights the latest information on forest health conditions, forest invasive pests, current and upcoming forest pest management programs, and the current year’s research results.
The Ontario Forest Health Review returns this year to celebrate its 50th year through partnership with Natural Resources Canada, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Invasive Species Centre, and Forests Canada.

Call for Abstracts is now open for the 33rd Annual River Symposium! Submission deadline: Friday, August 21st
2026-10-29 - 2026-10-30 | DEV Conference Centre in Cornwall, Ontario
We invite presentation submissions for this year’s symposium which is themed ‘Woven by Water’, taking place at the DEV Hotel & Conference Centre on October 28 & 29.
We encourage a wide variety of presentation submissions that explore the interconnectedness of ecosystems and communities. We aim to bring together different ways of knowing to strengthen our protection of freshwater ecosystems and empower communities.
⏰Submission deadline: Friday, August 21st

Webinar: Building Capacity for Rapid Response: Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team (IInSRRT)
2026-11-18 | Online
November 18, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST

The Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team (IInSRRT) is a program being designed to support or lead, as requested, rapid response actions across jurisdictions in support of lead management authorities, such as DOI land management agencies, states, tribes, and territories.
The goal of the IInSRRT is to respond to nationally significant invasive species, as appropriate to the DOI mission, and across multiple jurisdictions regardless of land ownership within the authorities of DOI bureaus. The program structure is composed of the IInSRRT Coordinator, an IInSRRT Guidance Group, and deployment team responders initially composed of employees within the DOI. The Guidance Group provides guidance and support for the program. The IInSRRT Coordinator has been assisting in achieving management objectives flowing from the  National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Framework and other local, regional, and national efforts. The IInSRRT program is meant to increase resources available to support rapid response actions, through Incident Command System (ICS) emergency response support that may include an interjurisdictional deployment team for invasive species incident response on and off DOI lands and waters as requested.
This presentation will provide an overview of the IInSRRT structure, roles the program can support during response actions, and provide one of many opportunities for suggestions on how to effectively implement the program.
