Every April, some of the world’s most committed environmentalists, conservationists, scientists, and advocates gather in one place to push the conversation forward. This year, Wildlife Conservation Network will be among them — and we think you should be too.

EarthX2026 is the Congress of Conferences hosted by EarthX, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the global community to build a sustainable world for all living things. It’s one of the largest Earth Day events on the planet, drawing leaders and changemakers from across disciplines, geographies, and perspectives — all united by a shared belief that a cleaner, healthier world is worth fighting for. This year’s event takes place April 20–22, 2026 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX.

If you care about the future of our planet, this is the room to be in.

WCN on Stage

We’re proud to share that Zoliswa “Zoe” Nhleko, Ph.D., Senior Program Manager at WCN, will be joining the EarthX2026 speaker lineup with a session titled:

From a Nimble Team to a Global Conservation Network: How Capacity, Capital, and Trust Scale Impact

📅 Tuesday, April 21 | 9:30am CST | TV Podcast Stage

The talk draws on WCN’s journey from a small organization to a global partner network protecting 210+ species across 69 countries. Zoe will walk through WCN’s “Deploy, Connect, Equip” model and our 100%-to-the-field funding structure — and what they make possible when it counts most. That includes real-world examples like WCN’s ability to mobilize emergency funding when field partners faced sudden losses in US federal foreign aid. It’s a session for anyone who wants to understand what resilient conservation infrastructure actually looks like — donors, corporate leaders, and policymakers included.

Join Us in Dallas — and Save $50

EarthX2026 is where the environmental community comes together to think bigger, connect deeper, and leave more equipped to do the work. Whether you’re a conservationist, a philanthropist, a policymaker, or simply someone who believes the planet deserves better — there’s a seat at this table for you.

As part of the WCN community, you can register with code PRPARWCN for $50 off your EarthX2026 conference registration. The code is unlimited, so share it freely.

📅 April 20–22, 2026 📍 Hilton Anatole | Dallas, TX 🌐 earthx.org

Attending? We’d love to connect while we’re there. Reach out at Abby Sun at [email protected] and let’s find time to meet.

See you in Dallas. 🌍