ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE

Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

Each year, the Turtle Survival Alliance joins with the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group to host the Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles. The most esteemed global event of its kind, the Symposium provides an unmatched opportunity for those in our field to share their research, initiatives, techniques, and accomplishments.

Turtle Survival Alliance
22nd Annual Symposium July 25-28, 2024, Tucson, Arizona

We, the Turtle Survival Alliance and IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, invite you to join us for the 22nd Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles, July 25 – 28, 2024, at an all-time favorite destination, the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona!

The Symposium kicks off with an icebreaker, Thursday evening, July 25th, followed by 3 days of presentations from around the world, and concludes with the annual awards banquet, Sunday evening, July 28th.

This is the annual event you do not want to miss. Registration is now open, register here!

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Gray.

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Registration

Registration is open! Check out pricing at various levels and click below to register. You can also reserve your room at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort by booking through our exclusive link below. Join us for our pre-symposium field trip to the beautiful Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 7:30AM - 1:30PM. Space is limited, so be sure to add it on when you register.
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Abstract Guidelines and Submission

This is your chance to tell us why YOU should present your findings, accomplishments, and techniques to the largest gathering of tortoise and freshwater turtle specialists in the world.

Abstracts are due no later than 11:59 PM PDT, Monday, April 15, 2024.

2024 Abstract Guidelines and Submissions

Call for Sessions

Each year, our dedicated Program Committee works to bring together a wide variety of presentations from around the world, but we also want to know what YOU want to hear!

Suggestions are due no later than 11:59 PM PDT, Monday, April 8, 2024.

Session Suggestions Form

2024 US and Canada Travel Grant Application

Turtle Survival Alliance is committed to enabling international participants, students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds to attend and present at the Annual Symposium. Both oral and poster presentations are eligible. To be considered for a travel grant, you must submit an abstract for consideration.

Travel Grant applications are due no later than 11:59 PM PDT, Monday, April 15, 2024.

2024 US and Canada Travel Grant Application

2024 International Travel Grant Application

Turtle Survival Alliance is committed to enabling international participants, students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds to attend and present at the Annual Symposium. Both oral and poster presentations are eligible. To be considered for a travel grant, you must submit an abstract for consideration.

Travel Grant applications are due no later than 11:59 PM PDT, Monday, April 15, 2024.

2024 International Travel Grant Application
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