# International Wader Study Group Annual Conference

- Dates: 4 September 2026 to 7 September 2026
- Location: Palace of Fonseca, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Organiser: International Wader Study Group
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The International Wader Study Group Annual Conference will take place from September 4 to September 7, 2026, at the historic Palace of Fonseca in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.waderstudygroup.org/conferences/2026-santiago-de-compostela-spain-2/)
- [Registration](https://bou.org.uk/funding/member-conference-attendance-grants/)
- [Agenda](https://www.waderstudygroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Final-Program.pdf)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Bruno Ens, Stichting Onderzoek Scholeksters (SOS)
- Andrew Hoodless
- Mike Short
- Lizzie Grayshon, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
- Rosa Hicks, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
- Macarena Castro, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Ambientales, Universidad de Cádiz
- Yana Korneeva, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Ambientales, Universidad de Cádiz

## Ticket pricing

EUR 160 to 202

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Rúa Villar**: 150 m from the venue, 8-10 Rúa do Vilar, Santiago de Compostela, 15705
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelruavillar.com/)
  - Phone: +34 981 51 98 58
- **Sete Artes Hotel**: 150 m from the venue, 2 Travesa das Dúas Portas, Santiago de Compostela
- **Casa Barbantes**: 150 m from the venue, 3 Rúa do Franco, 15702
  - [Hotel website](https://casacelsa.com/)
  - Phone: +34981583271
- **Acibeche**: 160 m from the venue
- **Praza Quintana Hotel**: 180 m from the venue, 9 Rúa da Conga, Santiago de Compostela
- **Casa de la Troya**: 200 m from the venue
- **Carrís Hoteles**: 200 m from the venue, 14 Rúa da Acibechería, Santiago de Compostela
- **Pico Sacro**: 200 m from the venue, 2 stars, 20 Rúa de San Francisco, Santiago de Compostela, 15704
  - Phone: +34 981 58 44 66

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/international-wader-study-group-annual-conference/