Registration
Conference Program
Abstract Submission
Lodging and Travel
Collections Access
Collections Access
Past Conferences
Western Association of Vertebrate Paleontology (WAVP) Conference 2027
Idaho Museum of Natural History, Pocatello, Idaho February 12-14, 2027
WAVP is a regional organization focused on the collection, conservation, and study of fossil vertebrates. Paleontologists – scientists, enthusiasts, and students from across the western United States – meet annually to share new discoveries.
Join us on President’s Day weekend for research presentations, networking and field exploration!
Please see below for information on abstract submission, registration, and collections access during the meeting.
Conference Program
Submit Your Abstract
Event Registration
Conference Program
Registration Information
Early
9/05/26 Through 10/05/26
$65
Regular
10/5/26 through 1/10/2027
$75
Late
1/11/27 through 2/1/27
$85
Registration. Covers the cost of attendance, Friday reception drink ticket, and Saturday evening dinner.
Early Bird and Regular registration also come with a meeting tee shirt.
3D Scanning Workshop
Want to learn how to 3D scan some fossils? Interested in how to make printable models for education and outreach? Need to see others’ digital data management? Join the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory for this 3D scanning workshop.
$15
Field Trip to Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Take a trip with us to one of the premier paleontological localities in Idaho! We will be touring the visitor center, lab, and collections facilities in the Monument. Field trip fees cover only the cost of travel and access to the Monument. We will stop for lunch in the town of Hagerman mid-day.
$25
3D Scanning Workshop
Want to learn how to 3D scan some fossils? Interested in how to make printable models for education and outreach? Need to see others’ digital data management? Join the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory for this 3D scanning workshop.
$15
Field Trip to Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Take a trip with us to one of the premier paleontological localities in Idaho! We will be touring the visitor center, lab, and collections facilities in the Monument. Field trip fees cover only the cost of travel and access to the Monument. We will stop for lunch in the town of Hagerman mid-day.
$25
Think our collections could help your research?
Think our collections could help your research?
Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission
Opening for Abstracts- September 7th, 2026
Abstract Closing- November 9th, 2026
Decision of Acceptance- December 15th, 2026
All abstracts must be submitted in English.
Abstract titles must be 300 characters or less.
Abstracts must be 3000 characters or less.
The subject matter must pertain to science, education, preparation, conservation, or best practices on fossil vertebrates from east of the International Date Line and west of the 100th Meridian.
Your abstract should not contain advertisements or trade names (unless vital to the outcome of your research).
All fossils referenced should be in permanent repositories.
Presenter Information
Presentation Formats
- Oral presentation: 12-minute talk followed by three minutes for questions. Presentations will need to be uploaded by the morning of the conference – files should be in PowerPoint or PDF format.
- Poster presentation: Traditional printed poster for hour-long session. Posters may be mounted at the start of the day. Please note maximum poster dimensions for the mounting boards: 46″ wide by 68″
Saturday Program
Posters and Presenters TBD
Get In Touch
For questions, please email the 2026 organizing committee at TBD
The Idaho Museum of Natural History, venue of WAVP 2027, is located at: 698 E Dillon St, Pocatello, ID 83201
