We are very pleased to announce the 2026 WARN Asia annual conference, taking place from 16-18 November 2026 in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, hosted by the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC). The theme of this year's conference will be "Merging Animal Rescue and Ecotourism for Wildlife Conservation".
Don’t miss out on the 2026 WARN Asia Conference!

This year’s conference, Merging Animal Rescue and Ecotourism for Wildlife Conservation, will bring together wildlife rescue centers, government agencies, NGOs, veterinarians, and conservation professionals from across East and Southeast Asia to share experiences and discuss practical solutions for wildlife conservation.
🗓️ 16-18 November 2026
📍 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
🔗 Register today!
Early Bird registration is now open!
Register before 31 August 2026 to take advantage of the discounted registration fee of USD 200. Standard registration will be USD 250 from 1 September.
Your conference registration includes:
- Three days of conference sessions and workshops, as well as the optional field excursion on 19 November
- Welcome and Farewell dinners
- Coffee breaks and lunches
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
- Transportation between recommended hotels and the conference venue
If you would like to present your work, don’t forget that abstract submissions are open until 30 September 2026.
We look forward to welcoming colleagues from across the region for three days of learning and networking in beautiful Sandakan!
