The Annual Meeting registration fee includes:
Photo by Kyla Garten, from the 2019 TWS-WS Annual Meeting Wildlife Slideshow
- A registration packet with meeting logo tote bag, meeting program booklet, stickers, swag (AND two free drink tickets if you register by December 15th)
- Valuable networking events including a fiesta buffet at the Tuesday Welcome Reception and heavy hors d’oeuvres at the Thursday Poster Reception – Thank you meeting sponsors!
- Coffee and hot tea all week, all the time – PLUS morning and afternoon snacks during breaks
- Three inspiring general sessions! Wednesday Keynote, Thursday Plenary and Friday Capstone
- Over 225 scientific presentations in oral presentations and poster sessions spanning a wide variety of studies and projects
- Fun games for Wildlifers! Wildlife T-Shirt Contest — Wildlife Trivia Night — Karaoke — Cornhole and More. With Prizes!
- Student-Professional speed networking event and student quiz bowl
- Working Group and Associated Meetings
- Exhibit Hall representing the best of the wildlife industry
- Two days of pre-conference workshops and field trips (extra fee)
- Career workshops and mentoring
2024 Annual Meeting Registration RatesRegister by 12/15/23 and get TWO free drink tickets! | Early RateRegister by 12/15/23 | Regular RateRegister after 12/15/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Member * | $339 | $414 |
| Non-Member | $384 | $459 |
| Student Member** | $203 | $243 |
| New Professional / Retiree Member** | $254 | $294 |
| Daily – Wednesday/Thursday/Friday | $230/$230/$150 | $275/$275/$179 |
A La Carte Annual Meeting Add-OnsAll meals must be purchased by January 19th. | ||
| Wednesday Banquet Dinner – SOLD OUT | $35 (SOLD OUT) | |
| Wednesday Breakfast Roundtable | $20 | |
Field Trips
| $10 each Wine Tasting, $30 | |
Snake Symposium | Early RateRegister by 12/15/23 | Regular RateRegister after 12/15/23 |
| Member* | $145 | $180 |
| Non-Member | $185 | $220 |
| Student/New Professional/Retiree Member** | $109 | $129 |
Introduction to R Workshop | Early RateRegister by 12/15/23 | Regular RateRegister after 12/15/23 |
| Member* | $150 | $170 |
| Non-Member | $190 | $210 |
| Student/New Professional/Retiree Member** | $150 | $170 |
*If you are not currently a member, we encourage you to join TWS-WS now, at the time of registration, to receive the discounted rate. You may purchase or renew your membership directly through our meeting registration form to get the discounted member registration rate.
** Student / Early Career Professional/Retiree
- Students must be current TWS-WS members and currently enrolled at a university or college or within 6 months of degree conferral.
- Students are strongly urged to contact their local Chapter for grant support with registration fees.
- “Early Career Professionals” are TWS-WS current members who have graduated within 3 years with a degree in a Wildlife-related field AND are employed less than full-time in a temporary/limited-term/seasonal position.
- Retiree rate is for TWS-WS members, retired from full-time employment, who have paid Standard dues for at least three years.
ASL Interpreter
- TWS-WS can coordinate an ASL interpreter for professionals, students, and staff for our events (including the Annual Meeting, and workshops.) Please email Treasurer@tws-west.org by December 15, 2023 to request an interpreter.
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
Cancellations for a refund may be requested through December 15, 2023. Because cancellations incur substantial administrative costs, we charge a $50 cancellation fee. Substitutions are permissible at any time for no extra charge. Please email webmaster@tws-west.org if you would like to switch your registration to a different person (let us know the name and email address of the person who will take your place.
Covid 19
Proof of vaccination will not be required. Our goal is to create a healthy environment for all participants. For the safety and consideration of everyone, please stay home if you are feeling ill, have a fever, or are recovering from an illness. If you have recently been diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19, please consult and adhere to the CDC Isolation and Exposure Calculator. Please do not attend if you have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. Our policies and protocols may be updated at any time based on CDC and/or local or state public health guidelines as needed. By attending the 2024 Annual Meeting of TWS-WS, you assume all of the risk of contracting COVID-19 and agree to hold TWS-WS harmless
