The 2026 International Wolf Symposium Canid News 2026 issue 1

Grey wolf

Join the pack this October in Minnesota, USA for the 2026 International Wolf Symposium, where the world’s leading voices in wolf research and conservation converge. Hosted by the International Wolf Center, this signature event brings together biologists, wildlife managers, educators, Tribal leaders, conservationists, and wolf supporters for four dynamic days of discovery, collaboration, and community.

The 2026 symposium comes at a pivotal time for wolves, both in North America and globally. Registration is open, and this year’s program features renowned speakers and in-depth discussions on the latest challenges and advances in wolf research. Highlights include sessions on Colorado’s wolf reintroduction, the evolving role of the U.S. Endangered Species Act, and a special session focused on Indigenous perspectives on wolf recovery. The symposium is designed not only to share new knowledge but also to spark meaningful conversations and collaborative solutions for the challenges facing wolves today.

Diane Boyd at a past symposium. © Grant Spickelmier
David Mech at a past symposium. © Grant Spickelmier

For those eager to contribute to the conversation, the Symposium Program Committee invites you to submit an abstract for an oral presentation, poster, or workshop. Share your latest research, innovative approaches, or outreach efforts with an international audience passionate about wolves.

Submission categories

1. Wolf Management and Policy

2. Wolf Ecology, Behaviour and Genetics

3. Wolf–Human Conflict and Coexistence

4. Communication, Education and Outreach.

The deadline for abstract submissions is April 29, 2026. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by June 17, 2026.

Please visit symposium.wolf.org for more details and to register.