THE WILDLIFE FORENSIC SYMPOSIUM 2027
RESEARCH | CONSERVATION | LAW ENFORCEMENT
4-6 March 2027
Advancing Wildlife Forensics Through Collaboration, Innovation and Research
Join researchers, practitioners, students, conservation professionals, law enforcement agencies, veterinarians, forensic scientists, legal experts, policymakers, and industry leaders for the Wildlife Forensic Academy Symposium 2027, taking place in March 2027 at the Wildlife Forensic Academy, Cape Town, South Africa.
Over three days, the symposium will bring together experts from diverse disciplines to share cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, practical case studies, and collaborative approaches to tackling wildlife crime and strengthening wildlife conservation.
3-Day Symposium Programme
The symposium will include:
Two days of scientific presentations, featuring oral and poster presentations from researchers and professionals working across wildlife forensics and related disciplines.
One day of practical workshops comprising of five interactive sessions covering a variety of forensic topics and specialist techniques, offering hands-on learning, exposure to emerging technologies, and insight into current challenges in the field. Delegates can select to attend one morning and one afternoon workshop session.
An optional Symposium Dinner on the first evening, offering delegates the opportunity to network with colleagues, speakers, and professionals in an informal setting.
Further details on the programme will be announced closer to the event.
Important Dates
DELEGATE REGISTRATION
International in-person delegate: R2500
Local (South African) in-person delegate: R1500
Student in-person delegate: R750
Additional workshop attendance: R450/ workshop (Maximum of two workshops can be attended)
Online attendance: R750
Conference dinner: R400 (includes South African braai buffet and welcome drink)
*Please note online attendance only space the first two days of the conference and not the workshop day
Early bird discount: 10% off registration fees until November 30th, 2026
Early bird registrations NOW OPEN
Included in Registration Fee:
Morning: Tea and coffee
Daily platter-style lunch
Afternoon: Tea and coffee
Excluded from Registration Fee:
Daily breakfast
Accommodation
Daily dinners (Attendance to the conference dinner on the first evening is an option extra than can be selected on the registration form)
Transport to and from the conference venue
Join the Conversations
The Wildlife Forensic Symposium provides a unique platform to showcase research, exchange knowledge, build collaborations, and contribute to solutions that address the increasingly complex challenges facing wildlife conservation and wildlife crime.
Whether you are an established professional, early-career researcher, postgraduate student, or practitioner working in a related field, we encourage you to share your work and become part of this multidisciplinary community.