The 4th World Seabird Conference will take place in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia from 7-11 September 2026. The Grand Chancellor Hotel will host the conference in the spectacular Antarctic gateway city of Hobart. The theme for this conference is: Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate.

The 4th World Seabird Conference (WSC 4) will build on the progress and success of previous conferences and once again place seabirds on the global stage. Our goal is to provide a hub for seabird scientists from across the world to gather with colleagues and discuss research, conservation, and innovative technology related to the study of seabirds and their marine environment.

The Conference will focus on the biology, ecology, adaptive capacity, and conservation of these globally relevant species in an era of unprecedented global change. WSC 4 will be structured around a series of symposia, contributed sessions, and workshops. It will provide participants with abundant opportunities to network with colleagues worldwide.

The first step in building the conference program is identifying symposia and workshops. Click here to view the Symposia and Workshop Proposal Guidelines.

Abstract submissions for contributed papers/posters will open in late 2025. Please check the website regularly for updates.

We look forward to seeing you in Hobart in September 2026.