Women in Conservation Forum 

Overview

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, taking place the day before World Wildlife Day and in the lead-up to International Women’s Day.

Date & Venue

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Monday, 2 March 2026 · 09:00–17:30

Evening networking 17:30–19:30 · GMT+0300 (Kenya Time) · Trademark Hotel, Village Market (Gigiri), Nairobi

Who and Why

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.

Programme (09:00–19:30)

Posters, Media Wall, and Registration Desk open all day

  • 08:00–09:00 Arrival, coffee, and registration

  • 09:00–09:15 Introductory opening remarks

  • 09:15–10:30 Workshop Session 1 (multiple rooms)

  • 10:30–11:00 Coffee break and networking

  • 11:00–12:00 Workshop Session 2 (multiple rooms)

  • 12:00–13:00 Welcome lunch

  • 13:00–14:30 Opening plenary

  • 14:30–15:00 Coffee break and networking

  • 15:00–16:00 Women in Marine Conservation

  • 16:00–17:00 Open careers discussion panel

  • 17:00–17:30 Closing plenary

  • 17:30–19:30 Cocktail evening

Programme subject to refinement. Selected sessions may be recorded for non-commercial documentation and outreach purposes.

Get Involved

Speak / share a project (speed talk)

Be a mentor (join a circle)

Support a student (travel or data bursary)

Partner with us (co-host a workshop; amplify outreach)

Cost & Access
USD 50 per person – purchase HERE or KES. We’re exploring accessibility measures (captioning, hybrid stream) and micro-grants for students/early-career participants.

Partners
Nature Drones CIC · African Drone Forum · WildDrone.eu · WeRobotics · Flying Labs
Universities and women-in-STEM organisations.

Contact: Macayle Rose Guerin — macayle@naturedrones.org

Our WhatsApp group is available for informal updates and peer connection.

WiCF: Apply to Speak or Lead a Workshop