ESA 2026 Annual Meeting: Ecology in an Era of Uncertainty
Ecological research is well acquainted with uncertainty, whether it is uncertainty in measurements, mechanisms, predictions, careers, or funding. However, new challenges arising from digital intelligence (AI), sociopolitical change, post-pandemic career development and engagement introduce new uncertainties and opportunities that affect our professional activities and funding sources. For this year’s meeting, we gather to both continue scientific discourse on innovative ecological research, as well as to develop strategies to best manage these challenges using our collective knowledge and experiences. By sharing multidisciplinary and creative solutions, our community will continue to be resilient and meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Pre-registration closes at 11:00 AM ET on Sunday, July 19.
In Person FULL-WEEK
| Registration Type |
|
EARLY BIRD
until June 18 |
REGULAR
June 19 – July 9 |
ADVANCE
from July 10 |
| Regular |
Member |
$600 |
$700 |
$730 |
| |
Non-Member |
$895 |
$995 |
$1045 |
| Emeritus Member |
|
$305 |
$340 |
$375 |
| Student |
Member |
$285 |
$310 |
$340 |
| |
Non-Member |
$380 |
$415 |
$455 |
| K-12 / Pre-College Educator |
|
$340 |
$375 |
$415 |
| Developing Country |
Member |
$185 |
$205 |
$230 |
| |
Non-Member |
$280 |
$310 |
$330 |
In Person ONE-DAY
| Registration Type |
|
Monday, July 27
–
Thursday, July 30 |
Sunday, July 26
or
Friday, July 31 |
| Regular |
Member |
$275 |
$80 |
| |
Non-Member |
$350 |
$100 |
| Emeritus Member |
|
$135 |
$80 |
| Student |
Member |
$135 |
$80 |
| |
Non-Member |
$210 |
$100 |
| K-12 / Pre-College Educator |
|
$210 |
$100 |
| Developing Country |
Member |
$125 |
$80 |
| |
Non-Member |
$140 |
$100 |
**** Member is defined as being a current ESA member. ****
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The cancellation deadline is July 16, 2026. Written requests of cancellation must be emailed to registrar@esa.org. All refunds are subject to a $75.00 processing fee. Refunds will be issued after the conference.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1 - If you are a non-member student or a "K-12 / Pre-College Educator", click the corresponding box below. Non-member students will need to indicate your year of graduation. Click "Next".
2 - Click “Register Myself”.
3 - Answer the questions that are listed. The ones with a red asterisk are required.
4 - Click Save Responses.
5 - Add workshops or short courses by clicking the add button. The workshops are free and the short courses are an additional cost. You can read more about them by clicking on them. Note that there is a capacity for all of them and there will be a waitlist. You can add and remove yourself after registering.
6 - Once you have saved you responses and read through the short courses and workshops, click, “Proceed to Checkout" link.
MEETING CODE OF CONDUCT:
By attending the ESA Annual Meeting you agree voluntarily to abide by our ESA Meeting Code of Conduct.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE:
Inclusivity matters to ESA. We support the practice of inclusion and accessible meetings as guided by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA). Please let us know of any special assistance you may need so that we can follow up with you regarding your conference experience. All on demand presentations, invited paper sessions (SYM, OOS and INS), and plenary sessions will be closed captioned
If you require special assistance and/or have other special needs, please email your request to ESA REGISTRAR well before the meeting.
* Non-Member Students: Students who are not ESA Members and K-12 / Pre-College Educators must check the box before clicking the NEXT button. And non-member students must also complete the "Anticipated Grad Year". All other registrants, please click the NEXT button to proceed.
Please click NEXT to go to the registration page.