AFO WOS 2026

The AFO and WOS are hosting a joint meeting in 2026!

The Association of Field Ornithologists and the Wilson Ornithological Society will be hosting a joint annual meeting July 7–9, 2026, on the campus of Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island.

July 7 – Field Trips, Workshops, Welcome Reception
July 8 – Concurrent Sessions, Poster Session
July 9 – Concurrent Sessions, Awards Banquet
July 10 – Post-Meeting Field Trips

More details to follow!

Welcome to Newport, Rhode Island!

**Beavertail Lighthouse at Beavertail State Park.** Credit: sgoodwin4813 | Getty Images

**Salve Regina University campus**
Credit: salveathletics.com

**Scenery of Norman Bird Sanctuary.**
Credit: Oliver Eielson | Getty Images

**Common Eider.**
Credit: Andyworks | Getty Images

**Roseate Tern.**
Credit: EarnestTse | Getty Images

**Ruddy Turnstone.**
Credit: Leopardinatree | Getty Images

**Red-breasted Merganser.**
Credit: hstiver | Getty Images

**Piping Plover.**
Credit: Harry Collins | Getty Images

**Scenery of Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge.**
Credit: mcdonojj | Getty Images

**Scenery of Beavertail State Park.**
Credit: aimingtang | Getty Images

**Scenery of Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge.**
Credit: danlogan | Getty Images

Current open calls

Symposia

Each symposium will include a set of talks organized around the same central theme. More info here!
Proposals are due January 18, 2026

Submit your symposium proposal

Workshops

We are seeking proposals for half- or full-day workshops, short courses, or training in field techniques. More info here!
Proposals are due January 18, 2026

Submit your workshop proposal

Special events

We are happy to host special events during our conference. Find more information here.
Proposals are due January 18, 2026

Submit your special event proposal