This international meeting will bring together Caribbean and international wildlife professionals, ornithologists, educators, decision makers, tourism interests, community leaders, students and others to share information and learn about the latest avian research and initiatives to conserve Caribbean birds and their habitats. The meeting will feature exciting keynote speakers, symposia and paper sessions as well as training workshops, round-table discussions, and working group meetings that promote applied conservation and collaboration to solve our shared environmental challenges. Exciting pre-, mid- and post-conference field trips offer the opportunity to see all 29 Jamaican endemic birds as well as tour Jamaica’s stunning landscapes. All are invited to attend.