On behalf of the organizing committee, we warmly invite you to attend the 15^th International Symposium of Integrative Zoology (ISIZ), which will be held in Wuhan, China, from October 30 to 31, 2026 (arrival on October 29; departure on November 1). The theme of this symposium is “Ecology, Evolution, and Society (EES)”, aiming to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on EES and to explore how emerging tools such as AI, metagenome, etc. can support biodiversity conservation, public health, resource management, and sustainable development.

The symposium is organized by the International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS), and co-hosted by the School of Life Sciences, Central China Normal University; the Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; the Hubei Zoological Society; the Hubei International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Ecology and Environment; ISZS Plant-Animal Interaction Committee; Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; and the School of Ecology, Hainan University. It is sponsored by the Department of International Affairs, China Association of Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, and Integrative Zoology.

The meeting will cover broad aspects of zoology, such as animal behavior, animal physiology, animal ecology and evolution, biological invasion, conservation biology, zoonotic diseases and environmental ethics.

This year also marks the 20^th anniversary of Integrative Zoology, the official journal of ISZS. This journal emphasizes integrative and interdisciplinary studies which deal with the current ecological and environmental crises. We will take this opportunity to discuss strategies for future development of the journal.

Current information about the symposium:

1. Time: October 29−November 1, 2026

2. City: Wuhan, China

3. Hotel: Rongtong Zhongnan Garden Hotel, Wuhan (武汉融通中南花园酒店), No. 558 Wuluo Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan.

All rates are per room, per night in RMB, with a maximum occupancy of two adults per room. Additional breakfast vouchers can be purchased for 50 RMB each. Room-booking information is provided below.

4. Registration, Payment, and Hotel Room Booking:

Registration Fees

Registration Process

(1). For participants with access to WeChat and Tencent Form, please scan the QR code below or click this link (https://wj.qq.com/s2/27033300/ce9f/) to register, submit an abstract for Poster Presentation, and book a hotel room. You may pay the registration fee via QR code (in RMB only) through WeChat (微信) or Alipay (支付宝). Participants who require an invoice should enter the required invoicing information via the QR code for registration.

(2). Alternatively, you may register by submitting the Registration Form (Appendix 1) and paying by bank transfer using the information below. Participants traveling from outside China should also complete the Flight/Train Information Form (Appendix 2) so that volunteers can assist with their travel within China.

Bank Name: BANK OF CHINA BEIJING BEICHEN SHIJI ZHONGXIN SUB-BRANCH

Bank Address: 1/F, Beichen Shiji Zhongxin, Beichen West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Name of the Bank Account: International Society of Zoological Sciences

Bank Account Number: 324656829425

Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ110

Bank Telephone Number: +86-10-84377210

Note: Participants must notify the ISZS secretariat after the fund transfer: iszs@ioz.ac.cn

To become an ISZS member (both paid and non-paid members), please contact Wei Zhang (email: zhw1104@hotmail.com).

Poster submissions closed September 30, 2026. For enquiries, contact Dr. Jianan Ding (dingjn@ccnu.edu.cn, +86 18844106813). Poster Session: October 30, 16:40-18:00, Central Corridor.

5. Travel insurance and visa: All participants should arrange their own insurance covering necessary healthcare and travel delays. Participants should obtain the appropriate visa for travel to China, for which the organizers will provide a letter of invitation for the registered participants.

6. Program Overview:

7. Confirmed Participants (partial)

To date, more than 30 international speakers and more than 100 domestic speakers and invited guests have confirmed their participation. Some of them are listed below.

International Speakers

Domestic Speakers/Participants

8. Detailed Program Schedule

Please see the Program Book.

Organizing Committee of the 15^thISIZ

October 16, 2026

Appendix:

Wuhan 15th ISIZ - Notice third round-20261016.pdf

Wuhan 15th ISIZ - Program book -20261016.pdf

Appendix 1-3 Combined.docx