CTHAR Invasive Pest Meeting Kaua’i 2026 | Aug 11-13
Registration is now open for the upcoming Invasive Pest Meeting – Kauai 2026, to be held August 11–12, 2026, at Kauaʻi Community College in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi. This event will bring together experts, researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to share advances in biosecurity, invasive species management, and ecological resilience.
THEME: Protecting Island Ecosystems: Biosecurity, Invasive Species, and Resilience
MEETING HIGHLIGHT
Keynote Presentation
Resilience Starts at the Border: Protecting Island Futures by Linking Biosecurity, Climate Adaptation, and Community Action
Dr. Laura Brewington
Co-Director, Pacific RISA
Invited Talks
Hear from leading voices in island ecology, climate science, biosecurity, and pest management.
Networking & Collaboration
Connect with fellow practitioners, decision-makers, researchers, and community partners to exchange ideas and share solutions.
Full Agenda
The complete agenda will be available soon.
REGISTRATION
Register here.
A registration fee of $100 covers meeting costs for both days.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
NTBG Lawai Gardens Tour
August 13, 2026 (morning)
Hosted by the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG)
PARTNERS
This meeting is being organized in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council, Kauai Invasive Species Committee, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Coordinated Group on Alien Pest Species, and Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
The event flyer is attached. Please feel free to share it with colleagues and collaborators who may be interested in attending.
For questions, please contact roshanm@hawaii.edu.