For the second time in 43 years, Dunedin will host the International Deer Biology Congress in 2026, attracting international deer researchers and professionals. Themed ‘Your Deer Here’ the conference will take place in 10-13 February 2026 at the University of Otago, bringing together biologists, ecologists veterinarians, geneticists, wildlife managers, conservationists, food, health and production researchers to discuss the diverse aspects of deer management and biology from various perspectives globally.
To support knowledge sharing in the local deer industry, we are making two-day registrations, for Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 11 February which includes two field trips, available to New Zealand deer farmers for a reduced rate of $375 until the end of 2025. More details about the congress can be found here >>
These registrations are coordinated through DINZ and DFA, so if you want to take advantage of this opportunity to hear from some of the world’s experts on all things deer please sign up for the link here.