You're Invited to the 9th Annual State of Biodiversity Symposium.

From Exploration to Conservation

Every year, we host an annual State of Biodiversity Symposium, bringing together scientists, conservationists, and nature lovers to discuss biodiversity in our region and how we can continue to preserve it.

Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 5–9 PM to celebrate transnational and multidisciplinary expeditions past, present, and future. We invite people of the Californias to use wonder, science, and exploration to exchange ideas and create conservation solutions through multinational and interdisciplinary research.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 5–9 PM
Location: The San Diego Natural History Museum

Click here to learn about scholarships and how to attend for free.

What to expect this year:

• Reception with appetizers and pay bar
• Outreach tables from local organizations
• Presentations and discussion about transnational and multidisciplinary expeditions

Confirmed outreach partners:

California Native Bee Society, Bugologist and Programa de Aves Urbanas, Expediciones Botánicas and Baja Rare, San Diego Conservation Planning Hub and San Diego Canyonlands, WILDCOAST, and Investigación en la Cuenca de Los Planes.

This event is possible thanks to support from The San Diego Foundation.

Want more State of Biodiversity?