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Ecology in an Era of Uncertainty

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Join us the last week of July in Salt Lake City for the ESA Annual Meeting.

Ecological research is well acquainted with uncertainty, whether it is uncertainty in measurements, mechanisms, predictions, careers, or funding.  However, new challenges arising from digital intelligence (AI), post-pandemic career development and engagement introduce new uncertainties and opportunities that affect our professional activities and funding sources. For this year’s meeting, we gather to both continue scientific discourse on innovative ecological research, as well as to develop strategies to best manage these challenges using our collective knowledge and experiences.  By sharing multidisciplinary and creative solutions, our community will continue to be resilient and meet tomorrow’s challenges. 

Official text: Ecology from Chicago.

Registration is Open

Welcome this year’s sponsors!

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School of Environmental, Coastal and Ocean Sustainability
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Catch us in Toronto in 2027.

Gold Sponsor

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Official logo of Exponent - A silver sponsor at the Annual Meeting.
Official logo of OTS.
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Salt Lake City, Utah

ESA is pleased to offer discounted hotel rates for meeting attendees and exhibitors. Please book through ESA’s official hotel links to secure these savings.

Visit the link below for travel tips and ideas for exploring Salt Lake City.

Newsroom

ESA welcomes members of the press in-person as well as from remote locations. Select the following link for our newsroom pages which have links for press registration and press participant details.

Check the meeting program for the on-site press office.

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