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.
Upcoming Conferences
Past Conferences
26th IBA Conference
September 16, 2018 – September 21, 2018 in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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25th IBA Conference
November 12, 2017 – November 17, 2017 in Quito, Ecuador
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24th IBA Conference
June 12, 2016 – June 16, 2016 in Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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23rd IBA Conference
October 5, 2014 – October 11, 2014 in Thessaloniki, Greece
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22nd IBA Conference
September 15, 2013 – September 20, 2013 in Provo, Utah, USA
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21st IBA Conference
November 26, 2012 – November 30, 2012 in New Delhi, India
20th IBA Conference
July 17, 2011 – July 23, 2011 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
19th IBA Conference
May 18, 2010 – May 22, 2010 in Tbilisi, Georgia Republic
18th IBA Conference
November 4, 2007 – November 10, 2007 in Monterrey, Mexico
17th IBA Conference
October 2, 2006 – October 6, 2006 in Nagano, Japan
16th IBA Conference
September 27, 2005 – October 1, 2005 in Riva del Garda, Italy
15th IBA Conference
February 8, 2004 – February 13, 2004 in San Diego, California, USA
14th IBA Conference
August 4, 2002 – August 9, 2002 in Steinkjer, Norway
13th IBA Conference
May 6, 2001 – May 11, 2001 in Jackson, Wyoming, USA
12th IBA Conference
January 1, 1999 – January 5, 1999 in Brasov, Romania
11th IBA Conference
April 19, 1998 – April 24, 1998 in Gatlinburg, USA
11th IBA Conference
September 20, 1997 – September 24, 1997 in Graz, Austria
10th IBA Conference
September 11, 1995 – September 14, 1995 in Mora, Sweden
10th IBA Conference
July 16, 1995 – July 20, 1995 in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
9th IBA Conference
October 19, 1992 – October 22, 1992 in Grenoble, France
9th IBA Conference
February 23, 1992 – February 28, 1992 in Missoula, USA
8th IBA Conference
February 20, 1989 – February 25, 1989 in Victoria, Canada
7th IBA Conference
January 1, 1986 – January 4, 1986 in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Yugoslavia
7th IBA Conference
January 1, 1986 – January 4, 1986 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
6th IBA Conference
February 18, 1983 – February 22, 1983 in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
5th IBA Conference
February 10, 1980 – February 13, 1980 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3rd IBA Conference
June 1, 1977 – June 4, 1977 in Moscow, Russia
4th IBA Conference
February 1, 1977 – February 5, 1977 in Kalispell, Montana, USA
3rd IBA Conference
June 1, 1974 – June 5, 1974 in Binghamton, New York, USA
2nd IBA Conference
January 1, 1970 – January 4, 1970 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1st IBA Conference
August 1, 1968 – August 4, 1968 in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
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
