Programme

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The full programme for ECBB 2026 will be released nearer the time. In the meantime, you can find out more about our plenary speakers.

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As an indication of how the conference will proceed, we expect to open guest registration at 4.30pm on 1 September, with a wine reception to follow at 6.30pm.

Delegates will also be able to register from 8.30am on 2, 3, and 4 September, with a conference dinner planned for 6.15pm on 3 September, and closing remarks scheduled for 1pm on 4 September.

Plenaries

Lauren Brent

Prof Lauren Brent

Professor of Ethology,
University of Exeter

Tim Caro

Prof Tim Caro

Professor
University of Bristol

Mariella Herberstein

Prof Mariella Herberstein

Head of Centre for Taxonomy & Morphology
Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change

Andy Radford

Prof Andrew Radford

Professor of Behavioural Ecology
University of Bristol

Headshot of Dr Bibiana Rojas

Dr Bibiana Rojas

Associate Professor
University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna

Christopher Schell

Dr Christopher Schell

Assistant Professor
University of California, Berkeley