Events
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NAISMA 2026 Annual Conference
The ISC is excited to announce that we are co-hosting the NAISMA 2026 Annual Conference! The conference will take place in Alexandria, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C. From October 19–22, invasive species management professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across North America will come together to share ideas, innovations, and strategies for protecting natural ecosystems. We hope to see you there!
Important dates:
- Presentation and poster abstract submissions close on April 6, 2026
- Early bird registration closes on August 31, 2026
Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association
Shifting the Momentum on Feral Swine: National Leadership and Lessons from Missouri’s Success
April 15, 2026 2:00 pm
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Host: Southeast RISCC
An Invasive Prey & Changing Climate Shape the Breeding Phenology of an Endangered Predator
April 21, 2026 1:00 pm
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Online
Host: Blue Ridge PRISM
Demystifying Herbicides for Invasive Plant Control
April 22, 2026 11:30 am
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Online
Host: Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech
Invasion Pathways & Agricultural Biosecurity
April 28, 2026 11:00 am
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Online
Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association
Small Ants, Big Impacts: Managing Invasive Ant Species in North America
May 13, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online
Host: Southeast RISCC
Living with Pigs: Perceptions of Feral Hogs and Their Management
May 19, 2026 1:00 pm
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Online
Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association
Starry Trek: Mobilizing Volunteers for Early Detection of Aquatic Invasive Species
June 17, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online
Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association
Webinar: Practical Approaches to Managing Amur Honeysuckle
July 15, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online
Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association
Planning for the Unknown: Tools for Urban Forest Pest Preparedness
August 19, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online
Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association
Managing Invasive Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
September 16, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online
Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association
Building Capacity for Rapid Response: Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team
November 18, 2026 2:00 pm
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