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In February 2026, the global conservation technology community is gathering in Lima, Peru for the first International Conservation Technology Conference (ICTC). Over two days of pre-conference workshops and three days of the core event, we’ll tackle pressing challenges and explore breakthroughs on the horizon. Participants will engage in hands-on learning, interactive discussions, and cross-sector exchange.
Thank you to everyone who submitted sessions and pre-conference workshops over the last few weeks. We received hundreds of submissions and are reviewing them now. Don't forget that the call for exhibitors is still open until 1 December!
Registration to attend the conference is now open! Keep reading to learn more about deadlines, tiered pricing models, and more.
Registration Availability
There are 300 early registration tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registering during this phase guarantees your attendance at the conference. Once these 300 tickets are purchased, early registration will close.
We will then release general registration tickets, which may differ in price. Registration during this second registration phase will be limited and subject to organizer approval. To ensure your place at the conference, we recommend registering now while early tickets are available.
Tiered Pricing
To make the conference as fair and accessible as possible, we’re using a tiered pricing structure, with definitions below:
High-Income Countries:
- Corporate and For-Profit: USD 517
- Non-Profit, Academic, and Public Sector Organizations: USD 389
- Early-Career: USD 311
Middle-Income & Latin American and Caribbean Countries:
- Corporate and For-Profit: USD 132
- Non-Profit, Academic, and Public Sector Organizations: USD 99
- Early-Career: USD 79
Low-Income Countries & Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs):
- Low-Income Country Participant: Free
- IPLC Participant: Free
Please note that these registration fees are only for early registration and may change once general registration opens. All prices are in USD.
Definitions
Please find definitions of each ticket category below:
- High Income Countries (HIC): Residents of countries with more than a GNI per capita of $13,935. Refer to the World Bank classification for a full list of countries and classifications.
- Middle Income Countries (MIC): Residents of countries with a GNI per capita between $1,136 and $13,935 (including both Lower-Middle and Upper-Middle income countries). Refer to the World Bank classification for a full list of countries and classifications.
- Latin American and Caribbean Countries (LAC): Residents of countries within Latin America and the Caribbean. Refer to the World Bank classification for a full list of countries and classifications.
- Low Income Countries (LIC): Residents of countries with a GNI per capita of $1,135 or less in 2024. Refer to the World Bank classification for a full list of countries and classifications.
- Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs):
- Indigenous Peoples: Individuals who identify as members of Indigenous Peoples, in line with United Nations descriptions of communities with long-standing, pre-colonial ties to specific territories; distinct social, economic and political systems; unique languages, cultures, beliefs and knowledge systems; and a determination to maintain and develop their identity and institutions.
- Local Communities: Individuals who belong to local communities whose traditional livelihoods, knowledge and customary governance are closely tied to specific lands, waters or ecosystems, and whose practices contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, as recognized under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
- Non-Profit Organizations: Non-governmental entities that operate for a collective, public, or social benefit.
- Academic Organizations: An educational institution dedicated to education and research.
- Public Sector Organizations: An entity owned and operated by the government, existing to provide services for its citizens.
- Corporate and For-Profit Organizations: Businesses or entities that operate with the primary goal of generating profit for its owners and shareholders through the sale of goods or services.
- Early-Career: Participants who are within three years of completing their most recent relevant degree or under 26 years old at the time of the conference.
What’s Included
Registration for the conference gives you full access to all programmes during the three core conference days (February 18-20, 2026), including:
- All sessions and exhibits
- Conference materials and programme
- Catered coffee and snack breaks
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Certificate of attendance
Registration does not include:
- Access to pre-conference workshops (workshop registration will be posted soon)
- Transportation to and within Lima
- Accommodations
- Meals*
*We aim to subsidize lunch costs, but this is dependent on fundraising and is not currently guaranteed.
How to Register
Visit the Whova page to purchase the appropriate ticket tier for ICTC 2026. Depending on the tier you select, we may ask you to provide documentation to verify you’ve selected the appropriate ticket. Thank you for understanding!
Support Low-Income, Middle-Income, and Indigenous Peoples and Local Community (IPLC) Participants
If you would like to contribute to a need-based travel support fund, add-ons are available during your ticket purchase process. Your contribution will help ensure the conference is accessible to low-income, middle-income, and IPLC attendees.
Terms and Conditions
When registering, please read the Terms and Conditions and ticket policies. You will be required to accept these before purchasing. As always, reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Register Now!
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