Evolution Meetings

Evolution Conference is the joint annual meeting of the American Society of Naturalists, the Society of Systematic Biologists, and the Society for the Study of Evolution. It brings together an international community to share research and ideas in evolutionary biology. The 2026 meeting combines a two-day virtual conference in late May with a five-day in-person gathering in Cleveland, Ohio, from June 20 to 24, at the Huntington Convention Center. Its program features society plenary addresses, concurrent talks, poster presentations, symposia, workshops, networking, and special events.

The conference offers virtual and in-person registration options for professionals, postdoctoral researchers, students, and guests, with member and non-member rates. Virtual registration includes live talks, networking events, and access to recordings, including selected in-person talks when presenters provide them. In-person registration includes virtual conference access as well as onsite sessions and activities; participants may also present talks or posters. Some workshops and events require advance registration and may carry additional fees.