9-11 June 2027, Broumov, Czech Republic
The LIFE WILD WOLF project invites researchers, wildlife managers, conservation professionals, and other interested stakeholders to its Final Conference, “Developing a Toolkit for Encounters with Wild Wolves,” taking place from 9 to 11 June 2027 at the historic Broumov Monastery in the Czech Republic.
The conference will present the main results, experiences, and lessons learned from the LIFE WILD WOLF project, bringing together experts and practitioners from across Europe and beyond to exchange knowledge and discuss practical approaches to wolf conservation and human–wolf coexistence.
Particular attention will be given to the challenges associated with wolves living in human-dominated and peri-urban landscapes, including encounters between wolves and people, the management of bold or strongly habituated wolves, and the social dimensions of coexistence.
Conference Programme
The three-day event will combine two days of scientific presentations, workshops, and discussions, followed by a day of field trips.
The programme will be structured around four main themes:
Coexistence with large carnivores in human-dominated landscapes: Perspectives, challenges, and emerging approaches.
Experiences with bold and strongly habituated wolves: Case studies and management experiences from European countries.
LIFE WILD WOLF solutions and best practices: Project results, practical tools, and lessons learned.
Social dimensions of human–wolf interactions: Public perceptions, stakeholder engagement, and coexistence strategies.
The conference discussions will conclude with a panel session, providing an opportunity to reflect on the findings and identify priorities for future cooperation.
Call for Abstracts – Submit Your Research!
The Scientific Committee welcomes contributions that provide new insights, practical experiences, or broader perspectives on the conference themes.
Submissions are particularly encouraged on the following topics:
Wolf ecology in peri-urban areas
Wolf–human interactions
Human-dimensions research focused on encounters with wolves
Management of bold or strongly habituated wolves
Wolf–dog hybridisation and its potential relationship with wolf habituation
Management of situations involving intentional or unintentional feeding of wolves by humans
Due to the limited number of available speaking slots, the Scientific Committee will select 6–8 abstracts for flash presentations, each consisting of 6–7 minutes of presentation followed by 2–3 minutes of discussion.
Other relevant contributions will be presented during a dedicated poster session.
Deadline for abstract submissions: 31 January 2027
Venue and Practical Information
The conference will take place at the historic Broumov Monastery, in Broumov, Czech Republic.
The organisers will provide a shuttle bus service between the conference venue and Wrocław International Airport in Poland.
Further information about the venue is available at Broumov Monastery.
Registration for conference participants will open in the coming months. Further details regarding the programme, registration, and practical arrangements will be announced through the LIFE WILD WOLF communication channels.
For questions or additional information, please contact Miroslav Kutal at miroslav.kutal@mendelu.cz.
Scientific Committee
Francisco Álvares – BIOPOLIS, Portugal
Tasos Hovardas – CALLISTO, Greece
Miroslav Kutal – Mendel University Brno, Czech Republic
Astrid Vik Stronen – University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ingrid Wiesel – Lower Saxony Water Management, Coastal and Nature Protection Agency, Germany
The LIFE WILD WOLF Final Conference will provide an important opportunity to share project achievements, strengthen international cooperation, and contribute to the development of practical, science-based approaches for managing encounters with wolves in increasingly human-dominated landscapes.
Join us in Broumov to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and help shape the future of human–wolf coexistence!
