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2026 Global eDNA Conference
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 8:00 AM PST to Friday, October 30, 2026
Category: In-Person Event

Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Global eDNA Conference

The Marine Technology Society invites you to save the date for the 2026 Global eDNA Conference, which will be held October 28-30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Hosted in partnership with the MTS eDNA Committee and the University of Washington’s eDNA Collaborative, the conference will convene a global community of eDNA enthusiasts from across economic sectors to build connections, learn from one another, and further advance eDNA science. 

When: October 28-30, 2026
Where: Seattle, Washington, USA

About the Program

The conference will feature three days of concurrent sessions, focusing on a diverse array of eDNA-related topics (e.g., conservation applications, quantitative analysis, community engagement, policy-relevant communication, technological development, and many others), as well as a set of plenary speakers and plenty of unstructured time to make connections on your own. 

Why this Conference

After a series of successful and more narrowly targeted national-scale workshops:

The eDNA community has recognized a growing global demand for eDNA information and community, MTS and partners wanted to enlarge the gathering into a full-scale eDNA conference in 2026.  

This conference will complement several other upcoming eDNA-relevant meetings, including the International Barcode of Life Conference (November 2026), the Southern eDNA Society meeting (February 2027), and the eDNA Society international meeting in Japan (2027).

Stay Tuned

Stay tuned for updates on registration, abstract submissions, exhibiting, and sponsorship opportunities. For early inquiries, please contact us.