The Cairns Convention Centre will host the 20th International Bat Research Conference (IBRC) from August 3-8, 2025, bringing more than 400 global experts in bat research, conservation, and management to Tropical North Queensland, Australia
This major international conference, held every three years, is co-hosted by the Australian Bat Society and the Pacific Bat Conservation Network, with previous editions held in Texas and Phuket.
Delegates attending IBRC 2025 will take part in a six-day programme of symposia, workshops, and networking events. Topics will include key biodiversity areas for bats, impacts of wind energy, genomic tools for conservation, bat diseases and immunity, and media engagement and mentorship opportunities.
Field trips have been planned throughout Tropical North Queensland, offering delegates the chance to observe local bat species in their natural habitats. With more than 40 species of bats in the region, locations include Rainforestation Nature Park, Tolga Bat Hospital, Cattana Wetlands Bat Walk, and Kuranda Day Trip and Bat Walk.
