Global eDNA Conference 2026
Global eDNA Conference 2026 is a three-day conference for eDNA researchers and practitioners across economic sectors.
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
- Dates
- October 28–30, 2026
- Venue
- Bell Harbor International Conference Center
- Registration
- $450–$725 USD by category
TL;DR
- Global eDNA Conference 2026 runs October 28–30 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle.
- Registration is listed at $450–$725 USD by category, including $650 for MTS members and $460 for students.
- Registration includes refreshments, breakfast, and lunch on all three conference days.
- The program convenes a global community of eDNA enthusiasts across economic sectors for three days of concurrent sessions.
About
The 2026 conference is organised by Marine Technology Society and hosted in partnership with the MTS eDNA Committee and University of Washington's eDNA Collaborative. The official conference page lists Phillip Levin as a plenary speaker, while the program covers conservation applications, quantitative analysis, community engagement, policy-relevant communication, and technological development.
Who you'll find in the room
eDNA researchers and practitioners
Researchers and practitioners from across economic sectors.
Featured speakers
1 listedPhillip Levin
Professor of Practice, Interim Executive Director of EarthLab · University of Washington / The Nature Record
Venue & travel
Venue
Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA, 98121, USAGetting there
The organizer lists Edgewater Hotel, Hyatt Regency Seattle, The State Hotel, and citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square as lodging options.
Questions people ask
7 answeredGlobal eDNA Conference 2026 runs October 28–30, 2026.
It is held at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121.
Registration is $450 USD for low and middle income country attendees, $460 for students, $650 for MTS members, and $725 for non-members.
The audience includes eDNA researchers and practitioners across economic sectors.
It suits working eDNA scientists and applied practitioners, since the three days are built around concurrent sessions on conservation use, quantitative methods, community engagement, policy communication and technology development, and the plenary lineup draws from the University of Washington, McGill and UC San Diego. Researchers who want a FAIR data angle should note that a separate workshop on standards and data sharing runs the day before, with its own registration; people from outside eDNA, or those hoping for a broad marine-technology show, would find the focus narrower than they want.
Attendees at scientific conferences like this usually wear casual to smart casual clothes, such as jeans or slacks with a sweater or button-down. Seattle in late October is cool and wet, so a rain jacket and layers are sensible.
The published audience description identifies eDNA researchers and practitioners from across economic sectors.
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