Northern Rockies Conservation Symposium

Join the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative for their Symposium in The Center Theater & Lobby!

Northern Rockies Conservation Symposium

The Northern Rockies Conservation Symposium, formerly known as the Jackson Hole Wildlife Symposium, is a biennial gathering of conservation professionals, community leaders, and learning networks from Jackson Hole, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), the Northern Rockies region, and beyond. Organized and hosted by the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative (NRCC), 2026 marks the Symposium’s 10th anniversary.

The 2026 Northern Rockies Conservation Symposium centers on the theme Building Resilient Networks for Conservation in a Changing Democracy. This day-long event will explore how more effective networks can advance shared conservation successes amid accelerating ecological change and mounting threats to social, political, and democratic norms. NRCC invites conservation and management professionals, scientists, elected officials, students, engaged community leaders, and interested citizens to participate in addressing the challenges facing the GYE, the region, and—more broadly—nature and humanity. 

The Symposium will feature discussions of the interconnected scientific, technical, and structural trends shaping today’s conservation landscape. Programming includes presentations by distinguished speakers from across policy, economics, law, ecology, and history, along with the return of the energetic and ever-popular community quick talks. The event also includes a professional networking lunch, a poster presentation and art exhibit, and an evening keynote presentation and reception, which will be open to the public at no cost. Panelists include Todd Wilkinson, Jonathan Schechter, Andrew Hansen, Susan Clark, and Robert Keiter. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Christina Cromley Bruner, Co-Founder and President of “For 250 More.”

NRCC invites participants from across the Northern Rockies to present their work and engage in critical discussions on social, organizational, and conservation strategies that address ongoing challenges to science, management, and governance. To learn more about and apply for a community quick talk or poster presentation, please visit this application form.

NRCC encourages participation by early-career professionals and students. Four travel scholarships are available for student poster presenters. Additional scholarships are available for early-career attendees (those with 1–3 years of professional experience post-education) and for current students at any degree level. Eligible attendees may use the promo code EARLYCAREER to receive $50 off registration.

For more information, contact NRCC Executive Director Katie Christiansen at [email protected].