Put Friday, November 6 on your calendar to be at Congress 2026!

This year we're celebrating 30 years of collaboration, conservation, and the perseverance of people like you.

Watch for details on how to participate or present, special anniversary features, field trips (November 4) and more. 

See you at the College of Lake County for an outstanding day of learning and networking.

Questions about Congress 2026? Contact Cherie Fisher, Alliance Program Manager. 

Call for Proposals

There is an open call for proposals to present at Congress 2026. Get the details here. 

Sponsorship Opportunites

 

As we mark 30 years of impact, we invite you to help shape what comes next. Your sponsorship of Congress 2026 is an investment in collaboration, leadership, and a shared conservation future. 

Your support ensures that conservation professionals can come together, share solutions, and grow forward—together—at a moment when leadership and collaboration matter more than ever.

Click on the links below to join the list of supporters.

• $25,000 Sponsor: Patron

  Includes 12 complimentary Congress tickets, 4 field trip tickets, speaking opportunity, premiere tabling opportunity at Congress 2026, plus special recognition at the 30 th  Anniversary Party
  

• $10,000 Sponsor

  Includes 10 complimentary Congress tickets, 2 field trip tickets,  premiere tabling opportunity at Congress 2026, plus special recognition at the 30 th  Anniversary Party
  

• $5,000 Sponsor

  Includes 8 complimentary Congress tickets, 1 field trip ticket, and tabling opportunity at Congress 2026
  

• $5,000 Sponsor: Field Trips- Allow us to offer a free event for participants

  Includes 6 complimentary Field Trip tickets and speaking opportunity
  

• $2,500 Sponsor

  Includes 6 complimentary Congress tickets and tabling opportunity at Congress 2026
  

• $1,000 Sponsor

  Includes 4 complimentary Congress tickets and tabling opportunity at Congress 2026
  

• $500 Sponsor

  Includes 2 complimentary Congress tickets
  

• $250 Sponsor

  Includes 1 complimentary Congress ticket
  

• $100 Donate a Congress Scholarship

  Help is available to attend Congress 2026 free of charge for those who cannot afford the registration fee 

Thank you, Congress 2026 Sponsors

Want to join the growing list of sponsors for Congress 2026? Click on the links above or contact Laura Reilly, Alliance Managing Director.