
Iowa Events Center
Most conference events will occur at the Iowa Events Center, the state’s premier event convention center located in the heart of Des Moines. Our host hotels will include the Hilton Des Moines Downtown and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

twsconference.org is headed to a new home
Starting February 5, all TWS conference content will be moved to The Wildlife Society’s main website, wildlife.org. Be sure to visit our newly redesigned website next year for important updates about the conference, including information about the schedule and how to register.

A new look in the new year
The Wildlife Society turns 90 in 2026 and we’re excited to celebrate with you in Des Moines! We’re not the only ones celebrating a major milestone next year. Our friends at the National Wildlife Federation are also celebrating their 90th and 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Ding Darling’s birth.
Read more about TWS’ new look here
TWS2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration
Join our growing family of Sponsors and Exhibitors and share your story with our diverse audience:
11,000+ members; 50+ Agencies; 2,000+ attendees from around the world; 175k+ digital reach
TWS2026 Registration opens soon!
TWS2025 SPONSOR Spotlight
Platinum Sponsor
The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is the leading wildlife research organization in Texas and one of the finest in the nation. Established in 1981 by a grant from the Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, the Institute operates as a nonprofit organization and depends financially upon private contributions and faculty grantsmanship. Their mission is to provide science-based information for enhancing the conservation and management of Texas wildlife.


Platinum Sponsor
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors.
The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference would not be possible without the generous support of our many Sponsors and Exhibitors
Thank you for your support
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