Edge AI for Conservation Workshop | Sponsorship & Partnership

Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities

We are seeking partners who share our vision for advancing conservation technology through edge AI innovation. Whether through expertise, hardware support, sponsorship, or collaborative engagement, your organization can help strengthen this workshop and expand its impact across the global conservation community.

About the Workshop

The Edge AI for Conservation Workshop is part of the International Conservation Technology Conference (ICTC 2026), taking place February 16, 2026 ahead of the main conference (February 17-20, 2026) at the Westin Hotel & Convention Center in Lima, Peru.

This full-day workshop will be the first in-person gathering of the WILDLABS Edge Computing community and will explore how on-device artificial intelligence is enabling real-time monitoring, species identification, and autonomous response in remote, low-connectivity environments. The session will feature hands-on demonstrations and highlight emerging cyberinfrastructure for ecological research developed by the NSF ICICLE Institute.

About WILDLABS

WILDLABS is the global community for conservation technology, launched in 2015 by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Fauna & Flora International, and the Smithsonian Institution. Today, the platform connects more than 14,000 members worldwide, bringing together conservation practitioners, technologists, researchers, and industry partners to accelerate the development and deployment of impactful technologies for wildlife and ecosystems.

Who Will Attend

The workshop will bring together hundreds of global experts working at the intersection of ecology, innovation, and applied technology, including:

Conservation technologists and practitioners using camera traps, acoustic sensors, and monitoring devices
Animal ecology and wildlife biology researchers
Technology developers building conservation tools
Protected area managers seeking cost-effective monitoring solutions
Industry partners interested in real-world edge AI applications

Partnership Opportunities

We welcome support in various forms:

Expertise: Technical presentations, panel participation, or workshop facilitation
Hardware Support: Edge AI devices, sensors, or demonstration equipment for hands-on sessions
Sponsorship: Financial support to reduce participant costs and expand workshop accessibility
Collaboration: Co-development of workshop content, post-event resources, or ongoing community initiatives

Benefits of Partnership

Direct engagement with a highly specialized, global audience of conservation technologists
Visibility at ICTC 2026 and across WILDLABS' 14,000+ member network
Recognition on workshop materials, website, and communications
Opportunities to showcase products, solutions, and innovations in edge AI
Contribute to real-world conservation impact through technology advancement

Get Involved

If your organization is interested in contributing to this workshop, we would love to hear from you. We are happy to provide additional information, discuss partnership models, or explore collaborative opportunities that align with your organization's goals.

Contact: bayouliyoussef@gmail.com