World
Owl
Conference
September 6-10, 2026
Aruba
World Owl Conference 2026
September 6 – 10, 2026
Location: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
Where Islands Meet Owls
For the first time, the World Owl Conference will be held in the Caribbean, with Aruba as its host. The venue, Joia by Iberostar, is especially fitting. Conservation is woven into their vision, evident in the ‘Shoco Boulevard’ on the resort grounds and the dedicated sanctuary at Tierra del Sol, which features 30 artificial burrows for the burrowing owl.
The 2026 year’s conference will place special emphasis on the challenges faced by island-dwelling owls worldwide—species that often encounter heightened threats and demand innovative, context-specific conservation strategies. Aruba’s own burrowing owl, the Shoco (Athene cunicularia arubensis), will serve as a central emblem of these efforts.
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Opening Ceremony and Keynote
SUNDAY SepTEMBER 06, 2026
(Evening program) Join us for the official opening with inspiring talks from our leading owl researchers.
Island owls, challenges and opportunities
Monday SepTEMBER 07, 2026
Presentations, posters and workshops on the challenges of island dwelling owls.
Owl Conservation Strategies Panel
TUESDAY SepTEMBER 08, 2026
Engage with experts discussing vital efforts protecting owl habitats worldwide.
Burrowing owls special
Wednesday SepTEMBER 09, 2026
Presentations, posters and workshops on the behaviour, beauty and challenges of the borrowing owls.
Post conference field trips
THURSDAY SepTEMBER 10, 2026
Discover the hidden beauty of Aruba in various field trips.
Conference Venue: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar, Noord, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean.
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