BGANZ is a proud media partner of IOCZBG 2026, the inaugural online conference dedicated to the science, welfare and conservation work happening across zoological and botanical gardens worldwide. Organised by MDPI’s open access Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens (ISSN 2673-5636, Impact Factor: 1.6), the conference offers researchers, practitioners and educators the chance to share and discuss their latest work – with live audience Q&A throughout, and no registration fee.
Following the conference, outstanding contributions will be invited to submit a full-length paper to JZBG, with a 50% discount on the publication fee.
Botanic garden–focused sessions:
- Biodiversity Conservation at Botanical Gardens
- Collections in Botanical Gardens, Arboretum and Museums
- Botanical Gardens Sustainability
Featured Speaker
- Dr. Costantino Bonomi — Botanist, MUSE – Museo delle Scienze, Italy; curator of the MUSE Botanic Gardens and Trentino Seed Bank founder
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline (extended) | 11 September 2026 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | 2 October 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 27 November 2026 |
| Conference dates | 2–4 December 2026 |
How to Take Part
- Submit an abstract: via the submission portal by 11 September 2026
- Register to attend: via the event registration page — free of charge
- Enquiries: ioczbg2026@mdpi.com
Full programme, session chairs and speaker details available at the event website.