The IBA sponsors international conferences and workshops about bear biology, research, and management.
The International Conference on Bear Research & Management is the largest of these conferences and is focused on all 8 bear species. The International Conferences are rotated between the Americas and Eurasia on an 18-month rotation. In addition to the International Conferences, the IBA also supports national and regional workshops, which can vary widely in their scope and topics. IBA generally collaborates with sponsors of these workshops, but official approval by the IBA is not required.
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Interested in Hosting an IBA Conference?
Sponsorship is approved by the IBA Council and proposals for hosting the international conference should be submitted several years in advance. For more information, contact the IBA President below.
Want to Make a Better Presentation?
Download the publication, “Talking the talk: giving oral presentations about mammals for colleagues and general audiences” by R. Mark Brigham. Journal of Mammalogy, 91(2):285-292. 2010



