Who we are
The Victorian Biodiversity Conference (VicBioCon) is an annual scientific conference that highlights biodiversity-related research and management projects in Victoria, Australia. The conference runs over three days near the beginning of each year and is organised by a dedicated team of postgraduate students and professionals from several Victorian universities and organisations. We are entirely not-for-profit, and each conference would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors.
Our history
VicBioCon began in 2017 as a grassroots initiative led by students from across Victoria who recognised the need for a low-cost, accessible conference that could:
Create a platform where students and early-career professionals could present their work and engage meaningfully with established leaders in the field through plenaries, panels, and networking opportunities
Showcase the world-leading research and innovative biodiversity projects being driven by or involving Victorian institutions
Strengthen cross-sector networks between academia, government, and industry
From those beginnings, VicBioCon has grown into a much-anticipated annual event, entirely organised by volunteers. Each year, our reach and impact have expanded.