Since 2005, the SER World Conference has been the premier venue for those interested in connecting with the international restoration community. Our World Conferences are an exciting biennial gathering of experts in the scientific, technical, and socio-economic dimensions of restoring damaged and degraded ecosystems across all biomes and on all continents. Conference delegates are passionate about discussing and debating big picture issues and broad trends, as well as specific tools, techniques, research, and policies for restoration.

We are proud to host the 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) in Denver, Colorado, United States from September 30 – October 4, 2025. This World Conference will be the Society's 27th meeting since our founding in 1988, and is returing to the United States after 12 years.

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WHY CHOOSE OUR CONFERENCE

The SER World Conference brings delegates from every continent representing a range of professional backgrounds including natural and social sciences, environmental engineering, urban and regional planning, public policy, landscape architecture, natural resource management, and more. Attendees include:

• Professors, researchers, and students
• Staff scientists from research institutes and governmental agencies specializing in restoration, conservation, and land management
• Environmental consultants and contractors ranging from independently owned small business to national and multinational companies 
  
• Local, national, and international nonprofit organizations
• Staff from botanic gardens, zoos, engineering and landscape firms, and mining and extraction industries
• Individuals and entities from the financial sector

We always feature Make a Difference field trips as part of the conference program, giving participants a chance to learn about local management challenges and have hands-on participation in restoration implementation. 

Our conferences are hosted around the world to highlight the diverse landscapes our community works in and facilitate the exchange of knowledge among our global network of over 5,000 members. We hope to see you at our next World Conference!