IECC brings together professionals from a wide variety of zoological, exhibit design, and educational backgrounds to share their experiences in a rich biological setting.
IECC includes four days of paper presentations, specialty workshops and field trips. The Conference takes place in Tucson, AZ at the approximate time of the local monsoon season, allowing participants the opportunity to experience Southern Arizona’s unique diversity and ecology.
Topics covered at IECC include, but are not limited to:
- Terrestrial, freshwater and marine invertebrate husbandry
- Educational programs using invertebrates
- Insect zoos, butterfly houses and other invertebrate exhibitions
- Invertebrate conservation programs
- Professional development
- Administrative & regulatory issues (USDA, USFW, etc)
2026 Conference Info
The 2026 Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conference was held in person August 19-22 at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tucson, AZ and broadcast for virtual participants worldwide. Information for IECC 2027 will be updated in Spring 2027.
- View the final 2026 IECC Program Here
- Our 2026 Keynote Speaker is Dr Andy Quitmeyer, creator of the Mothbox, an open-source insect biodiversity monitor.
- Support IECC by becoming a Sponsor or Vendor
- Scholarships are available for first time attendees. 2027 IECC scholarship application information will be posted in early 2027.
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Past IECC Proceedings
Check out presentations and topics from 2014 to the present.