I would probably ask: “If your code basically does not allow you to take harmful actions, what should you do if you are provided with irrefutable proof that your existence, supported by components built and developed with “rare minerals” extracted from conflict areas is actually harming and destroying indigenous communities and biodiversity?”

Hello,
This is an incredible initiative, and exactly the kind of practical AI application that can make a huge impact in the conservation space!

As an AI Solutions Architect based in the US with 20 years of tech experience, I have built several RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and Agentic solutions. I would love to contribute directly to the implementation or consulting side of this project if required.

Whether you need help with structuring the retrieval pipelines for the forum data, designing the agentic workflows, or handling the backend and cloud deployment, I would be happy to jump in and support the build.

Please let me know how I can best get involved, or if you'd like to chat about the technical architecture and how to bring this to life!

Hello everyone! I'm Pablo Grenat, an Argentinian researcher currently working at the University of Río Cuarto and ICBIA (CONICET-UNRC), focusing on ecological and conservation studies of anuran amphibians, with a special interest in road ecology and bioacoustics. I've been following the WILDLABS community for a while, but I decided to officially join to connect and interact with the community

Kind regards,

Pablo

Hi Everyone!

I am the Senior Data Scientist for the Imageomics Institute (an NSF Harnessing the Data Revolution (HDR) institute) and the AI & Biodiversity Change (ABC) Global Center (a joint NSF and NSERC global center), based at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. I specialize in large-scale data analysis and preparation, with particular expertise in identifying, evaluating, and preparing biodiversity data for AI/ML model training. Much of my work is centered on exploring the vast potential of biodiversity data, all while ensuring our research is both FAIR and reproducible. 

I’m passionate about open-science and enjoy designing solutions for real-world challenges. I’m very happy to be a part of this growing community :) 

Hi Everyone! I’m an AI Solutions Architect based out of the USA with 20 years of experience in the tech industry. My expertise spans end-to-end systems, including AI Agents, AI Chatbots, UI, Backend, DevOps, Cloud, and Data Engineering. I joined WILDLABS to apply this technical background to meaningful conservation and environmental efforts. I am always open to helping the community architect, build, and scale your technical solutions, so please feel free to reach out. I look forward to connecting and collaborating with you all!

I am currently conducting research on the ecology and conservation of the Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in Pakistan and would be very interested in exploring potential collaboration opportunities in wildlife conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and species distribution modeling.

Due to limited financial resources, conducting extensive fieldwork remains challenging. Therefore, I would greatly welcome opportunities for collaboration, joint projects, or research support related to pangolin conservation.

Dr. Tariq Ahmad
[email protected]

I would join this group! I'm fairly new to this community, and human dimensions is my closest area of interest amongst the other groups listed for WildLabs. 

Hi

Heavily interested

I am trying to put in place a citizen science project where UX design and environmental human-computer interaction and Environmental communication are a big deal

keep me in touch

ok!

I do believe this is the sort of rule that actually stops people from interacting rather than encouraging, especially people with ASD, just like me, it ends up excluding people who could become valuable members of the community.

Hi Stephanie, We are manufacturing an innovative AI-powered trail camera called DeterCam, and we are based in the UK: https://innovfactory.com/ 

The camera is equipped with our Edge AI technology, which allows it to detect only animals and send media (pictures/videos) only when an animal is present in front of the camera. This significantly reduces false triggers and power consumption.

Our Edge AI architecture allows the camera to operate for up to 1 year on battery power (assuming approximately 5 triggers per day). The system also allows full remote control from our cloud platform, including:

• Video duration
• PIR trigger settings
• Detection configuration
• Camera management and updates

The camera is equipped with a 4G module, allowing all media and detections to be uploaded directly to the cloud, meaning there is no need to physically collect data from the SD card.

We supply the complete solution, including manufacturing the battery packs ourselves. The total internal battery capacity can reach up to 32,500 mAh. To date, we have sold over 10,000 units worldwide.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

You can email me if you have any further questions: [email protected] 

Hi, are you looking to import these? Do you have any import tax considerations? This could impact which models you buy. I have been using Acorn models, very reliable and provide photo and 4K video with sound options.

Best wishes

Susan

Could this group help link projects in the wild with zoos where these species are housed to develop more collaborations? Sounds like a great idea!

That's a great idea @MandyEyrich ! Similar to your idea, I wrote up an article with geospatial highlights from ICTC 2026: https://wildlabs.net/en/article/wildlabs-geospatial-group-ictc-2026. 

Is the Human-Wildlife Coexistence article available yet? Would love to read it and share it with colleagues at Fauna & Flora.

What about this year? Who will be there? 

https://www.naturetechweek.com/

I am planning to be there for the Unconference and some satellite events.

Hi! I was wondering if all applicants for the WILDLABS 2026 Awards EoI will receive a status notification, or only those invited to submit a full application?

Hi, would the direct costs be included in the awarded amount, or be in addition to it (i.e., $10,000 + overheads if accepted)?

Thank you