The Congress is the most important and recognized international event within the aquarium and marine science industry.
Date/Time: Sep 25 2016, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building)
As a founding IAC member, and an integral part of the worldwide network of aquariums, we value and understand the importance of cultivating relationships and initiating collaborative discussions. We look forward to having innovative and important discussions on the world’s oceans and our natural world with you in September 2016.
Vancouver Aquarium extends a warm welcome to the International Aquarium Congress (IAC). We’re excited to host the 2016 IAC in our beautiful city of Vancouver.
Vancouver is a multicultural and diverse community where the world’s cultures are celebrated and shared. Ours is the perfect setting for intercultural exchange.
Taking place every four years, the Congress has been held around the world, including Europe, the Americas and Asia since its inception in 1960. The Congress provides the scientific community with the latest on marine life research, extending the opportunity to discuss global and local issues and sharing successful initiatives. The 2012 IAC in South Africa took place in Cape Town. The torch has now been passed to the Vancouver Aquarium which—with the help of its 400+ staff and over 1,000 volunteers— are planning for an incredible experience at the 2016 Congress.
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