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Island Invasives 2026: “Charting the Future”

A major New Zealand conference in early 2026 is focused on invasive species removal from islands: 9-13 February 2026 Tamaki Makarau, Auckland Aotearoa New Zealand

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Rebalancing natural flora and fauna species in Island communities
Rebalancing natural flora and fauna species in Island communities

  • What: The 4th Island Invasives Conference, a global scientific and practitioner meeting on the eradication of invasive species from islands and island-like ecosystems. islandinvasives.org+1

  • Theme: Knowledge sharing to accelerate eradication methods and enhance biodiversity and human well-being on islands worldwide. islandinvasives.org

  • Dates: 9 – 13 February 2026. islandinvasives.org

  • Location: Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa New Zealand — hosted at the University of Auckland. islandinvasives.org

🧠 Conference Focus

This conference brings together scientists, conservation practitioners, land managers, indigenous leaders and policy makers to present research, case studies and innovations related to:

  • invasive alien species eradication on islands,

  • island biosecurity and restoration,

  • novel technologies and methodologies to support removal programs,

  • social engagement and community involvement in island conservation work. acap.aq


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🗣️ Organisers & Community

The organising committee includes academics and leading conservation professionals, including Emeritus Professor Dave Towns ONZM — a noted figure in invasive species removal and island restoration research in New Zealand and internationally. islandinvasives.org

📅 Programme Highlights

  • Over 200 talks and poster presentations on diverse topics such as rodent eradication techniques, biosecurity innovations, community engagement, and case studies from island ecosystems globally. bpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com

  • Optional field trips and social events like a conference dinner to facilitate networking. islandinvasives.org

💻 Registration & Participation

  • Registration opened in 2025, with early-bird and standard fee options (concession rates available for students and participants from eligible countries). islandinvasives.org

  • Abstracts and full papers are invited for peer-reviewed publication in the official conference proceedings. islandinvasives.org

confirmed so far about the speaker lineup for the Island Invasives 2026 conference in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa New Zealand — 9–13 February 2026:

🎤 Plenary (Keynote) Speakers

These speakers are officially announced as the main plenary speakers for Island Invasives 2026: acap.aq

Plenary Speakers

  • Imogen Bassett – Island Biosecurity lead

  • Keith Broome – Technical Planning

  • Luciana Luna Mendoza – Tropical Eradication specialist

  • Jessi Morgan – Community Engagement

  • Nicola Rata-MacDonald – Indigenous Leadership perspective

  • David Towns – Island Restoration expert

  • David Will – Emerging Technologies in eradication practice

These plenary speakers will deliver broader headline talks on key thematic areas of island invasive species eradication work. acap.aq

📋 Conference Presenters & Session Speakers

In addition to plenary speakers, Island Invasives 2026 includes 200+ oral and poster presentations — with many individual researchers and practitioners presenting on specific topics ranging from eradication case studies to new technologies. The draft programme shows speakers like: bpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com

Example Presenters (Oral Sessions)

  • Tehani Withers – Eradicating invasive mammals from offshore islets

  • Ana Menzies – Managing rat re-emergence at scale

  • Veronique Banane – Biosecurity in Aldabra Atoll

  • Jessi Morgan – How Predator Free NZ captured hearts/minds

  • Chad Hanson – Reflections on invasive mammal eradications

  • Oisin Ammundsen – Improving efficiency of rat trapping

  • Luciana Luna-Mendoza – Mexico’s comprehensive island restoration

  • Shane Siers & Stephen Young – Innovations in invasive control

  • David Tosh – Using LoRaWAN in ferret eradication

  • Emma Rowell – Elimination of rats & weasels in urban area

  • Simon Croft – Empowering island biosecurity with tech

  • John Parkes – Sika deer eradication in Northland

  • Paula Roberto Kelling Bertuol – Integrated invasive grazers eradication

…and many others from universities, NGOs, government agencies and conservation teams worldwide. bpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com

Session Topics Include

  • Social license & regulation for island protection

  • Predator control innovations

  • Drone-assisted bait strategies

  • Biosecurity programme design

  • Invasive species impacts on native flora/fauna

  • Marine pest eradication methods

  • Large-scale eradication strategy insights

  • Case studies from Pacific, Caribbean, New Zealand, and Arctic regions bpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com

 

 
 
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