Saturday 06 August 2022
Bracken Cave Tour - FREE (Booking Required in Advance)
4:00 - 10:30pm, Bus leaves from Conference Hotel
Tour the  world famous Bracken cave, home to more than 20 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Watch the emergence of these millions of bats from rustic wooden benches in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, as they spiral out of the cave at dusk for their nightly insect hunt. Your packed dinner is included! Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to enjoy the bat emergence outside.

Sunday 07 August 2022
Tours of Austin Bat Refuge - Tickets Required in Advance
10:00am & 2:00pm, Carshare from hotel to refuge
Explore the Austin Bat Refuge where orphaned and injured bats from all over central Texas are rehabilitated prior to release back into the wild. See the moth-attracting aviary where bats can fly, hunt, and drink on the wing. Tour the rehabilitation facility, learn about husbandry and rehabilitation techniques, and meet several species of native Texas bats.

IBRC 2022 Welcome Reception - FREE
6:00 - 8:00pm, Tadarida (Salon H)
Missed seeing all your bat friends? Kick off IBRC 2022 by reconnecting with old roost mates, make new friends, and celebrate having the bat crew back in one big roost! Refreshments are provided and a cash bar will be available.

Monday 08 August 2022
Contributed Poster Session - FREE
6:00 - 8:00pm, Tadarida (Salon H)
Explore the newest bat research from around the world! Use this opportunity to chat with researchers about about their projects, build new and old collaborations, and make new  bat friends! Refreshments are provided and a cash bar will be available.

LGBTQ+ Mixer - FREE (RSVP Required)
9:00 - 11:00pm, Violet Crown Social Club (1111 E 6th St)
Join your fellow LGBTQ+ friends as you celebrate diversity in bat research and science! Some drinks will be provided by event organizers. Attendees must RSVP in advance at https://tinyurl.com/NASBR2022. This event is hosted by the NASBR Fruit Bats (NASBR queer affinity space group).
Note: This event is intended for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Tuesday 09 August 2022
Student Poster Session - FREE
6:00 - 8:00pm, Tadarida (Salon H)
Come out and celebrate the future of bat research, our students! Attendees are encouraged to chat with students about their current and future research projects, provide academic advice and insights, and welcome new researchers to the bat community. Maybe you'll even meet your future student or supervisor! Refreshments are provided and a cash bar will be available.

Student Mixer - FREE 
8:30pm, Reverby (Hotel Main Floor)
Just gave your first conference presentation? Or maybe your last? Either way, you deserve to celebrate your academic accomplishments! Close out student day by chowing down on some great food with your peers. Food is provided and a cash bar will be available.
Note: This event is for students attendees only.

Wednesday 10 August 2022
Diversity Breakfast - FREE 
7:00 - 8:30am, Leptonycteris/Rhinolophus (Salon G/F)
Join your colleagues as we celebrate diversity in the bat community! Discussions will focus on inclusivity in different areas of bat research, and how to make science more inclusive to individuals in the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Midweek Bar-B-Q Banquet - FREE 
6:00 - 10:0pm, Stubb's Bar-B-Q (801 Red River Street)
Need a break from all this science talk? Haven't been able to chat with your old friend yet? Sound like you deserve a midweek celebration! Hang out, relax, and enjoy a meal with friends on the outdoor patio of the famous Stubb's Bar-B-Q. Liam has been raving about their food for months, and has he ever let us down?Don't worry, we are able to accommodate ALL dietary restrictions. What better way to experience Texas! Yeehaw!

Thursday 11 August 2022
Student Fundraiser Boat Cruise -  Tickets Required in Advance
6:00 - 10:00pm, Meet at Boat Launch
Join us for an evening to support our students! Enjoy the bat emergence from the Congress Avenue bridge from the fantastic viewpoint of a 75’ double decker boat on the river, including an interpretive presentation from Merlin Tuttle. Boat ticket, food and drink are included in this ~3h cruise. All proceeds go directly to supporting students attending the conference.

Bracken Cave Tour - FREE (Booking Required in Advance)
4:00 - 10:30pm, Bus leaves from Conference Hotel
Tour the  world famous Bracken cave, home to more than 20 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Watch the emergence of these millions of bats from rustic wooden benches in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, as they spiral out of the cave at dusk for their nightly insect hunt. Your packed dinner is included! Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to enjoy the bat emergence outside.

Friday 12 August 2022
Cocktail Social - FREE
5:30 - 6:30pm, Prefunction Area
Another chance to see my friends? Count me in! End the day with colleagues and grab a drink at the cash bar as we begin to close out an incredible week and conference.

Banquet Dinner - Ticket Required
6:30 - 8:00pm, Tadarida (Salon H)
Sit down for a final meal with friends as we continue the tradition of  the NASBR banquet. Dietary options available. Cash bar available.

Awards, Auctions, and Closing Remarks - FREE
8:00pm, Tadarida (Salon H)
We look forward to gathering as a colony one last time before the end of IBRC 2022! Everyone is welcome as we honour our conference awardees. Don't forget your wallets to pick-up a special souvenir from the silent auction, or save your cash for our live auction! It's sure to be an emotional affair with the closing remarks and formal end to IBRC 2022. Cash bar available.

Saturday 13 August 2022
Tours of Austin Bat Refuge - Tickets Required in Advance
10:00am
Explore the Austin Bat Refuge where orphaned and injured bats from all over central Texas are rehabilitated prior to release back into the wild. See the moth-attracting aviary where bats can fly, hunt, and drink on the wing. Tour the rehabilitation facility, learn about husbandry and rehabilitation techniques, and meet several species of native Texas bats.

Bracken Cave Tour - FREE (Booking Required in Advance)
4:00 - 10:30pm, Bus leaves from Conference Hotel
Tour the  world famous Bracken cave, home to more than 20 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Watch the emergence of these millions of bats from rustic wooden benches in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, as they spiral out of the cave at dusk for their nightly insect hunt. Your packed dinner is included! Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to enjoy the bat emergence outside.