63rd Annual Meeting
Tropical ecosystem resilience at the crossroads of a changing planet, policy, and conservation
Omar Bongo Ondimba Convention Center · Libreville, Gabon
20–25 June 2027 · Libreville, Gabon· save the date
- Jun 20–25
- 2027
- Libreville
- Gabon
- Congo Basin
- Central Africa
Welcome to ATBC2027
Join us in Libreville, Gabon
The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation returns to Africa for its 63rd Annual Meeting, hosted in Libreville, Gabon, from 20–25 June 2027, in the heart of the Congo Basin.
Guided by the theme "Tropical ecosystem resilience at the crossroads of a changing planet, policy, and conservation", ATBC2027 will convene scientists, students, conservation professionals, policymakers, and local and Indigenous communities from across the tropics.
Full program, calls, and registration details will be announced in the coming months — save the date.
Plan ahead
Key Dates
- 10 September – 6 November 2026
Call for session proposals (symposia, open format sessions, workshops and courses)
- 1 December 2026 – 26 February 2027
Abstract submission for oral and poster presentations
- 15 April 2027
Early-bird registration deadline
- 20–25 June 2027Meeting
63rd ATBC Annual Meeting · Omar Bongo Ondimba Convention Center, Libreville, Gabon
What to expect
The ATBC2027 Experience
Plenary sessions
Keynote talks from global leaders in tropical biology and conservation.
Posters
Poster sessions showcasing the latest research from around the world.
Panel Discussions
Moderated debates on the field's most pressing questions.
Workshops
Hands-on training and skill-building sessions.
Networking
Connect with scientists, students, and practitioners across the tropics.
Outreach Activities
Community engagement and science communication events.
Co-Hosts
Hosted in the Congo Basin
- National Center for Scientific and Technological Research (CENAREST)
- Congo Basin Institute (CBI)
- One Forest Vision initiative (OFVi)
Get involved
Partners & Sponsors
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for ATBC2027 will be available soon. Partner with us to reach the global tropical biology and conservation community.