# BOU Autumn Conference

- Dates: 29 September 2026
- Location: Novotel York Centre, York, United Kingdom
- Organiser: British Ornithologists’ Union Registered Charity

## About

The BOU Autumn Conference titled "Avian futures" focuses on predicting and preparing for the future of avian biodiversity. It is intended for field researchers, statistical and mathematical modellers, data holders, population managers, conservation organisations, and policy makers involved in avian research, conservation, and management.

## Who attends

This challenge to predict the future of avian life and to adapt our management actions brings together field researchers, statistical and mathematical modellers, data holders, population managers, conservation organisations, and policy makers.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://bou.org.uk/event/avian-futures-bouasm26/)
- [Registration](https://bou.org.uk/conferences-and-meetings/bouasm26-registration/)
- [Agenda](https://bou.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BOUasm26_programme_2026_05_28.pdf)

## Topics

- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Robert J. Fletcher, University of Cambridge, UK
- Stephen Pringle, University of Kent, UK
- Jane Reid
- Paul Woodcock, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), UK

## Where to stay

- **The Queen's Hotel**: 150 m from the venue, Queen Staith Road, York, YO1 6DH
- **Judges Court Hotel**: 180 m from the venue, Coney Street, York, YO1 9ND
- **Radisson York**: 180 m from the venue, North Street, York, YO1 6JF
- **Hilton York**: 200 m from the venue, 4 stars, 1 Tower Street, York, YO1 9WD
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lbayohn-hilton-york/)
  - Phone: +44 1904 648111
- **Travelodge York Central Micklegate**: 210 m from the venue, Micklegate, York, YO1 6JG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/422/York-Central-Micklegate-hotel)
- **Hocus Pocus Hotel**: 280 m from the venue, 2 Patrick Pool, York, YO1 8BB
  - [Hotel website](https://hocuspocusyork.com/)
- **Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly**: 360 m from the venue, 46-50 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9NX
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/qqyrkhx-hampton-york-piccadilly/)
  - Phone: +44 1904 946288
- **Watergate Inn**: 380 m from the venue, 24 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TJ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thewatergateinn.co.uk/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/bou-autumn-conference/