An inclusive forum celebrating women leading conservation innovation, from drone-powered wildlife monitoring to geospatial analysis, AI, and data systems. The Women in Conservation Forum (WiCF) is a core part of the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF) 2026.

Who It’s For
Women conservation practitioners, researchers, and innovators
Students and early-career professionals
NGOs, government agencies, private sector, and donors (male allies welcome)
Why Attend
Visibility — Showcase women-led conservation and technology projects
Mentorship — Join mentoring circles and build networks
Skills — Practical mini-workshops (communication, proposals, geospatial tools, field safety)
Access — Free participation with support for students and early-career attendees
Legacy — Stories and lessons feed into the Voices from the Sky anthology and the GCTDF 2026 report
An in-person forum combining parallel morning workshops, plenary sessions, networking breaks, and an evening reception.