Welcome to IBRC 2025!
The Australasian Bat Society (ABS) and the Pacific Bat Conservation Network (PacBat) are proud to host the upcoming 20th International Bat Research Conference in Cairns, Australia!
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The 20th IBRCThe IBRC 2025 brings together over 400 participants working in bat research, conservation and management.
The conference will include an exciting program of talks, posters and workshops on a wide range of bat-related topics, presented by speakers from around the world. It provides a forum for knowledge sharing and collaboration among an international community of students, academics, wildlife rehabilitators, consultants, government scientists, conservation organisations and industry representatives. The conference will offer four days of exciting talks and one day dedicated to capacity building and collaborative workshops. |
LocationThe IBRC 2025 will be held in Cairns (Gimuy), a tropical city in Northern Queensland Australia. Nestled between the great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns is a haven for nature lovers.
The country on which Cairns sits is home to Traditional Owners from a range of peoples including Djabugay; Yirriganydji; Bulwai, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji; Bundabarra and Wadjanbarra Yidinji; Mandingalbay Yidinji; Gunggandji; Dulabed and Malanbara Yidinji; Wanyurr Majay; Mamu and Ngadjonjii peoples. Visiting Cairns provides an oportuntiy to explore First Nation's culture, history, art and stories. Northern Queensland is exceptionally diverse in bat fauna, with approximate 90 species of bat found in the region! The conference will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre, a newly-built state-of-art venue, located right in the centre of the city. |
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