On October 1st, WCN hosted our 10th Annual Wildlife Conservation Expo. It was our biggest yet, bringing 1,100 guests and 22 of the world’s best conservationists together to the Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco. Keynote speaker Dr. Jane Goodall kicked off a day of talks that included elephant expert Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, saiga hero Elena Bykova, and cheetah crusader Rebecca Klein. In addition to our honored speakers, 42 wildlife and environmental organizations from around the world and the local Bay Area participated as exhibitors.

For ten years, the Expo has been the heart of the WCN community. It offers conservationists the chance to talk to donors, volunteers, technology and research experts, and, perhaps most importantly, other conservationists who may be thousands of miles away but are facing the same challenges with the same incredible passion.

If you couldn’t attend, the Expo 2011 presentations are now available for viewing online. Browse below or check our Vimeo page for the latest postings. We hope you'll come to the Expo next year on the first weekend in October. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the successes and looking ahead to the challenges in wildlife conservation.

The Expo
Saturday, October 1, 2011
10am - 6pm
Mission Bay Conference Center
San Francisco, CA

Special Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE

Immerse yourself in the world of international wildlife conservation. Meet the fascinating conservationists who are working around the globe with local communities to save threatened species. Hear their stories from the field and learn how you can get involved. Shop for worldly treasures at the numerous exhibits or simply find your inspiration.  Watch the presentations from last year.

Associates from local wildlife nonprofits and international conservation organizations will also be on hand to discuss their strategies for helping animals. Many organizations will have incredible wildlife art and crafts from around the globe available for purchase.

$60 per person
Students with ID $30 per person.

The Garden Party
Sunday, October 2, 2011
12 - 7pm
Private Home
Los Altos Hills, CA

Come celebrate the heroes of conservation in a music-filled garden setting. Join us for food, wine, art and great conversation, with all of WCN’s conservationists and guest speakers. Stop in for an hour or stay all day – it’s a lively party you won’t want to miss!

$1,000 per person

The Expo   |   The Garden Party