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BIOCOMM 2025
Inspiration - Education - Technology
BIOCOMM 2025 will have something for everyone. Come and be inspired in this unique part of the world. Our educational program will feature current and new technologies along with many opportunities to network with your peers and meet new colleagues. Our dynamic educational program provides plenty of learning experiences. Registration includes workshops.
Program
BIOCOMM 2025 promises to be an exciting and dynamic conference with a program full of educational workshops and presentations.
Planning is underway for quite a diverse program. We already have some committed speakers that will be presenting on diverse imaging topics. We will have plenary sessions, short presentation sessions like Show Us Your Stuff and Show Us Your Place along with a variety of workshops
Download the speakers guidelines and abstract form if you'd like to present. The submission deadline is February 5, 2025. Or contact the Program Chair Gale Spring if you would like to discuss ideas for a presentation or workshop.
Workshops
One advantage to an in-person conference is the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops which are included in the registration fee.
We will be taking advantage of the natural landscape surrounding the Westward Look resort. Chip Hedgcock will be delivering a field photomacrography workshop. Chip is an expert in this area so we will be able to see and learn from his expertise firsthand. James Hayden will be giving a workshop on astrophotography. We are currently planning for several more workshops so check back as we will upload more details as they become available.
The Natural World: One Photographers Journey
Chip Hedgcock has been documenting the natural world for well over 30 years. His passions for both photography and the outdoors have taken him down a diverse road of research and personal fine art projects. As lead photographer for a series of biological surveys, Chip has explored, documented and created art about the diversity of life in remote locations of the American southwest, Sonora Mexico and, most recently, north Vietnam.
Conference and Accommodation Venue
The BIOCOMM 2025 conference will be held at the Westward Look Resort, situated on 80 acres of the Sonoran Desert that are home to Arizona’s native flora and fauna with access to popular canyon trails. There is a butterfly and hummingbird gardens at the resort. With plenty of photographic and illustrative opportunities to be had at this amazing property, it will be an imagemaker's dream! Longer daylight hours will give you time for relaxation or more time to photograph in this unique landscape
The Westward Look Resort offers an upscale Southwestern experience with modern conveniences. Suites offer private balconies with breathtaking views of the surrounding Arizona landscape.
A special rate of $171 per night (includes taxes and fees) has been made available for BIOCOMM attendees when using the reservation link below.
If you feel like staying longer this exclusive rate is available for three days pre and post the conference dates.
About Tucson
Tucson, Arizona is a nature lovers paradise with its famous Saguaro cactus, nature trails, and the numerous national parks nearby.
Being situated in the desert, you will find the daytime high temperatures in May to average around 90°F (32°C) but the desert at night can cool down to an average of 57°F (14°C) so bring a jacket. Learn more about the Tucson weather.
Tucson is also designated UNESCO city of Gastronomy so you will not be struggling to find amazing places to eat. Addition activities available in and around Tucson include shopping, arts, nature trails and much more. Click the button below to find out more about what you can see and do in Tucson.
Transportation
You can fly into Tucson International Airport or fly into Phoenix International Airport then rent a car. It takes just over 1½ hours to drive from Phoenix to Tucson.
Plan your visit now with the help of these maps and guides.
Conference Registration
| Full Conference Member | $475 |
| Full Conference Non-Member | $595 |
| Full Conference Emeritus/Retired/Student | $350 |
| 1 Day Member Registration | $150 |
| 1 Day Non-Member Registration | $200 |
Program Chair
If you require additional information about presentations or if you wish to present at BIOCOMM, please contact Gale Spring.
Christina Gunderson, Gail Matsumoto, Bob Turner, Alan Goldstein, Charles Hedgcock, James Hayden, James Koepfler, Gale Spring, Danielle Edwards
