The 20th International Bat Research Conference will bring symposia, workshops and field trips to Tropical North Queensland, showcasing topics such as wind energy impacts, genomic conservation tools and bat disease management. Delegates will convene at the Cairns Convention Centre, taking advantage of the region’s 44 native bat species and local research community.

Global Collaboration and Local Biodiversity Insights

Organisers highlight six days of scientific exchange, including field excursions to Rainforestation Nature Park, Tolga Bat Hospital, Cattana Wetlands and Kuranda. The conference aims to foster international partnerships and apply First Nations knowledge, while delivering economic and educational benefits as delegates explore nearby natural attractions like the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.