Conference Registration

Secure your place at the 29th IBA Conference, where global experts will share the latest research and conservation strategies. Your participation will help advance the science and practice of bear management worldwide.

Credit: Bruno D’Amicis

Conference Dates

Sunday 20th September 2026 to Friday 25th September, 2026

Make sure to plan travel for attending the Banquet Dinner on Friday 25th September starting at 18:00!

Conference Venue

Pescasseroli, Italy

What's Included

Reception Icebreaker (Sunday 20 September 2026)
- Catch up with old friends and meet new ones while enjoying drinks and snacks at the first official event of the conference.
Breakfast/Daily Breaks
- Italian-style cornetto/bakeries and coffee provided each morning and afternoon of the conference.
Poster Session (Monday 21 September 2026):
- Enjoy wine and snacks while learning about important bear work around the world.
- An exciting and wide diversity of scientific papers delivered by invited speakers from around the world.
- A unique opportunity to form new relationships and collaborators with other IBA members.
Taste of Local Products
- Get to explore and learn about local products at a special Tuesday night event.
For Students
- Tuesday evening session with professionals to ask questions and get advice for your project and/or career pursuits.

Please Note: Banquet dinner tickets are not included with any conference registration fee and must be purchased separately if you wish to attend

Optional Extras

Banquet Dinner (Friday 25th September, 2026): Bring your dancing shoes! Banquet Dinner tickets can be purchased for both conference attendees and other guests not attending the conference.
Transport: Between Avezzano and Pescasseroli before and after the conference. Please indicate when registering if you are interested in receiving this service so we can determine passenger numbers and costs. Further details will be provided in future.
Field Trips: Explore the Central Apennines region. Further information and registration forms will be provided closer to the conference.

Registration Dates

Early Registration: 15th October 2025 (midnight) to 1st June 2026 (midnight)
Regular Registration: 1st June 2026 (midnight) to 20th September 2026 (midnight)
Registrations Close: 20th September 2026 (midnight)
Banquet Dinner Registrations Close: 1st August 2026 (midnight)
Transport Expressions of Interest Close: 1st August 2026 (midnight)

Please Note: All registration deadlines are in UTC time

Registration Prices

Not an IBA Member? Click here to join today to become eligible for our discounted conference registration fees

Registration Type	Before 1st June 2026	From 1st June 2026
Full Conference Registration - Professional (IBA Member)	€520.00	€590.00
Full Conference Registration - Professional (Non-Member)	€630.00	€720.00
Full Conference Registration - Student (IBA Member)	€320.00	€400.00
Full Conference Registration - Student (Non-Member)	€440.00	€520.00
Banquet Dinner	€60.00	€70.00

Please Note: All prices are charged in Euro and include VAT

Purchase Tickets

Our registration system is back online for processing registrations. Presenters, please register by 12 May 2026 to secure your presentation slot. For any questions or concerns, please contact the IBA Executive Director.

Tickets

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Full Conference Registration - Professional (IBA Member)

€ 520.00 inc VAT

72 available

Full Conference Registration - Professional (Non-Member)

€ 630.00 inc VAT

72 available

Full Conference Registration - Student (IBA Member)

€ 320.00 inc VAT

72 available

Full Conference Registration - Student (Non-Member)

€ 440.00 inc VAT

72 available

Banquet Dinner

This is not included with any conference registration fee and must be purchased separately if you wish to attend

€ 60.00 inc VAT

Unlimited