8TH INTERNATIONAL TAPIR SYMPOSIUM

The 8TH International Tapir Symposium is an event that brings together a multi-faceted group of tapir experts and conservationists to exchange and discuss research results and to develop the Tapir Specialist Group Strategic Plan for 2024-2027.

 

The 8TH International Tapir Symposium will be divided in two parts. The first features paper and poster presentations as well as keynote speeches, and the second part is devoted to workshops and roundtables addressing topics relevant to tapir conservation worldwide. 

REGISTRATION FEES 

What is included in each registration option?

ORGANIZERS 

• LTCI – Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative
• INCAB – Iniciativa Nacional para a Conservação da Anta Brasileira
  
  

• IPÊ - Institute for Ecological Research 
• IPÊ – Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas  
  
  

EVENT HISTORY 

Previous International Tapir Symposiums were held in San José, Costa Rica (2001), where we brought together for the very first time 85 tapir experts and conservationists from 21 countries worldwide; Panama City, Panama (2004); Buenos Aires, Argentina (2006); Cancun, Mexico (2008); Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2011); Campo Grande, Brazil (2014); Houston, Texas, United States (2017). In 2020 we were supposed to get together in Cali, Colombia, but were not able to do so due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are now very excited to bring our conference back to Brazil!!! 

Throughout its history, the International Tapir Symposium has been a critical moment for tapir conservation worldwide, which has attracted more and more tapir conservationists each time. The 8TH International Tapir Symposium will once again bring together a diverse group of tapir experts and conservationists, including field researchers, environmental educators, academics, veterinarians, marketing and communication experts, ex-situ conservation specialists, governmental authorities, politicians and other interested parties and stakeholders. 

PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES 
Participants will be requested to arrive in Campo Grande throughout the day on the 7th of July, Sunday. Sessions will start the following morning, on the 8th, Monday, and end in the afternoon of the 12th, Friday. We will host an icebreaker on the 7th, mid-conference trips on the 10th, Wednesday, and a final party on the 12th. Participants will departure on the 13th,Saturday. 

A few options will be available for mid-conference trips, which we will advertise in a few weeks. Additionally, we have worked with a travel agency to put together packages for Pantanal and Bonito pre- and post-conference trips.