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Biodiversity Across the Borders Conference

This biennial event brings researchers and land resource managers together to discuss ecological ideas and projects.

Attend the 2028 conference

The 2026 conference was held on 5 June at the Caro Convention Centre, Mt Helen Campus. Stay tuned for info about the next conference.

The Biodiversity Across the Borders Conference is an opportunity for experts to share the latest ecological research and build collaborative networks that strengthen both research and land management practices for a more sustainable future. Established by Federation in 2004, the biennial event is now delivered in partnership with La Trobe University, Deakin University, RMIT University, Charles Sturt University and The University of Melbourne.

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If you have any questions or enquiries about sponsorship or speaker opportunities contact Singarayer Florentine.

As a practitioner needing better science but with little time to chase it down, it was great to be there and have such a feats of information delivered up."
Keith BradbyDirector, Gondwana Link Ltd, Western Australia
Cutting edge research as well as comprehensive reviews of the state of play in terms of biodiversity conservation."
Attendee2026
This was my first time and I found it extremely helpful and informative."
Attendee2026

Past conferences

  • Theme: Biodiversity in the balance: conservation in a changing world
  • Keynote speaker: Professor Martine Maron (University of Queensland)
  • Presentations: 26
  • Attendees:
  • Agencies:

Download the program (PDF 3.4 MB)

  • Theme: Biodiversity conservation: drawing from the past to foster hope for the future
  • Keynote speaker: Professor Peter Vesk (University of Melbourne)
  • Presentations: 26
  • Attendees: 590
  • Agencies: 27

Download the program (PDF 3 MB)

  • Theme: Biodiversity conservation: moving forward with lessons learned
  • Keynote speaker: Professor Brendan Wintle (University of Melbourne)
  • Presentations: 26
  • Attendees: 575
  • Agencies: 24

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  • Theme: Climate change and future landscapes
  • Keynote speaker: Professor Leslie Hughes (Macquarie University)
  • Presentations: 27
  • Attendees: 571
  • Agencies: 23

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  • Theme: Restoration challenges for the 21st century
  • Keynote speaker: Emeritus Professor Sam Lake (Monash University)
  • Presentations: 24
  • Attendees: 620
  • Agencies: 27

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  • Theme: Biodiversity in rural landscapes
  • Keynote speaker: Associate Professor Ian Lunt (Charles Sturt University)
  • Presentations: 24
  • Attendees: 600
  • Agencies: 23

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  • Theme: Enhancing ecosystems management and restoration
  • Keynote speaker: Professor David Lindenmayer (ANU, ARC Australian Laureate)
  • Presentations: 24
  • Attendees: 525
  • Agencies: 18

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  • Theme: Vulnerability and resilience of ecosystems
  • Keynote speaker: Dr John Williams (NRM Commission, New South Wales)
  • Presentations: 24
  • Attendees: 400
  • Agencies: 14

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  • Theme: Biodiversity under climate change
  • Keynote speaker: Professor Roger Jones (Victoria University, Professor)
  • Presentations: 17
  • Attendees: 364
  • Agencies: 10

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  • Theme: Biodiversity across the borders
  • Keynote speaker: Professor Richard Hobbs (ARC Australian Laureate, University of Western Australia)
  • Presentations: 21
  • Attendees: 349
  • Agencies: 9

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  • Theme: Biodiversity across the borders
  • Keynote speaker: Professor Mark Burgman (ARC Centre for Excellence, University of Melbourne)
  • Presentations: 15
  • Attendees: 190
  • Agencies: 3

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What 2026 looked like

Our 2026 sponsors