The Island Invasives Conference 2026 held from 9-13 February at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, brought together more than 300 of the world’s leading scientists, conservation practitioners, Indigenous knowledge holders, and policy experts to share the latest research and innovation in invasive species management.
Returning to Auckland to mark its 25th anniversary, the conference serves as the global forum for advancing the science and practice of eradicating invasive species from islands and island-like ecosystems. With experts attending from across the Pacific, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Atlantic and Indian Ocean regions, the gathering highlights both the scale of the global challenge and the collective commitment to protecting island biodiversity.
