World Seabird Conference 4 – Call for Plenary Speakers
Nominations close on 5 December 2025
We’re excited to invite nominations for the Keynote Address at the Fourth World Seabird Conference (WSC4).
Plenary talks are the heartbeat of the conference – moments that spark ideas, inspire action, and bring our global seabird community together. We’re looking for speakers who can challenge us to think differently, share bold visions for the future of seabird and biodiversity conservation, and shine a light on new ways to work together for our oceans and wildlife.
We’re especially keen to hear from colleagues in Oceania, Latin America, and South-East Asia, and we warmly welcome nominations of early-career scientists with fresh perspectives to share.
WSC4 will take place in person from 7–11 September 2026 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, with an additional virtual day designed to make participation accessible to delegates around the world.
The World Seabird Conference brings together seabird scientists, conservationists, policymakers, students, and NGOs from over 50 countries. It’s a space for connection and collaboration – where ideas take flight, partnerships form, and collective action for seabirds and the planet moves forward.
Conference Theme: Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate
WSC4 will focus on the urgent challenges facing seabirds in a warming world, showcasing pioneering research, adaptation strategies, and global conservation initiatives. We encourage submissions that align with the following priority areas:
- Seabird biology and ecology
- Adaptive capacity and climate resilience
- Innovative conservation strategies
- Emerging technologies in marine science
- Collaborative approaches to global seabird challenges
Plenary Speaker Criteria:
- Ability to present scientific content effectively to a diverse audience
- Excellent public speaking skills—engaging, charismatic, and passionate
- Ideally, direct relevance to the conference theme or region
Submission Details:
- Plenary talks typically last 45 minutes, with 15 minutes for discussion.
- Nominations may be made for yourself or another individual.
The nomination form will request:
- Proposed plenary speaker contact details
- Relevant theme(s)
- Brief statement about the nominee’s work and suitability for a plenary talk
- Nominator contact information (if nominating someone else)
- *Optional* Relevant links to personal websites, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, CVs, publications, or presentation videos are encouraged.
- Self-nominations are welcome.
Important Dates:
Nominations for the WSC4 Plenary close on 5 December 2025
Submission Portal:
All nominations must be submitted via the online form.