Over 620 attendees from all over the Upper Midwest and beyond attended UMISC 2016. The Joint UMISC - NAISMA Conference in 2018 is expected to bring over 750 attendees from across North America.
2018 UMISC - NAISMA, Monday October 15, 2018 - Thursday, October 18, 2018 will be the largest conference on invasive species in North America ever held. Conference organizers ensure, with sponsor support, that registration rates are as affordable as possible. UMISC - NAISMA seeks to maximize opportunities for invasive species professionals, academics, students, and the general public to gather, learn, share ideas and resources to improve invasive species management outcomes.
Several meals, breaks and receptions are included in the registration prices listed below including:
Early Registration (through August 15, 2018)
Full Registration: $290
Full Registration: MIPN, IPAW, or NAISMA Regular member: $255
Full Registration: NAISMA Sustaining member: $240
Full Registration: Student: $190
One-Day - $185
One-Day - MIPN or IPAW member: $150
One-Day - Student: $125
Attendees may choose the MIPN, IPAW, or NAISMA member discount registration rate and sign up for membership at the time of registration.
Late and On-site Registration (after August 15, 2018)
Late / On-site Full Registration: $390
Late / On-site Full Registration- Student: $290
Late / On-site One-Day: $240
Late / On-site One-Day - Student: $160
Field Trips
Field trips range from $25 - $35 per tour, are optional, and require selection and payment during registration. Click here to view field trip options and prices.
Workshops
Optional workshops are $15, and require selection and payment during registration. Click here to view workshop options and prices.
NAISMA Awards Banquet
All are welcome to join NAISMA's Awards Banquet on Wednesday, October 17. A generous plated dinner will be offered, cash bar, and local, regional, national, and international leaders will be recognized with awards of excellence and service for invasive species management leadership. Price: $25 per person.
Several meals, breaks and receptions are included in the registration prices listed below including:
- Breakfast Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday;
- Morning and afternoon coffee, tea and some snack breaks;
- Lunch Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; and
- Receptions Monday and Tuesday.
Early Registration (through August 15, 2018)
Full Registration: $290
Full Registration: MIPN, IPAW, or NAISMA Regular member: $255
Full Registration: NAISMA Sustaining member: $240
Full Registration: Student: $190
One-Day - $185
One-Day - MIPN or IPAW member: $150
One-Day - Student: $125
Attendees may choose the MIPN, IPAW, or NAISMA member discount registration rate and sign up for membership at the time of registration.
Late and On-site Registration (after August 15, 2018)
Late / On-site Full Registration: $390
Late / On-site Full Registration- Student: $290
Late / On-site One-Day: $240
Late / On-site One-Day - Student: $160
Field Trips
Field trips range from $25 - $35 per tour, are optional, and require selection and payment during registration. Click here to view field trip options and prices.
Workshops
Optional workshops are $15, and require selection and payment during registration. Click here to view workshop options and prices.
NAISMA Awards Banquet
All are welcome to join NAISMA's Awards Banquet on Wednesday, October 17. A generous plated dinner will be offered, cash bar, and local, regional, national, and international leaders will be recognized with awards of excellence and service for invasive species management leadership. Price: $25 per person.