Registration

We have endeavored to put on an exciting conference over a 4-day period (11-14 December 2023, Monday – Thursday). Conference events include:

• Taxon-specific bird groups (e.g. Alaska Shorebird Group, Boreal Partners in Flight Group, ABOG, Raptor Group, Loon Group), will meet during the day on Monday. These meetings will be organized independent of the Alaska Bird Conference.  Contact leaders of these groups for more information.
• Opening night reception Monday evening in the Hotel Captain Cook’s top floor Quarterdeck; cash bar and staggered appetizer times (5:30 to 9:00 pm) so you don’t have to rush in all at the same time, with live music from the “Flint Family Band”.
• Regular conference during the next three days will feature plenary speakers in the morning, followed by 20-minute talks throughout the day.  Beverages will be provided all day along with both morning and afternoon snacks. No breakfast or lunch provided.
• Special event on Wednesday night at the Anchorage Museum where we will have a celebration of “Art and Conservation”, featuring Pete Marra and Gerrit Vyn as speakers and a plethora of artist showing their wares.  Cash bar and appetizers available.
• Banquet on Thursday evening (6:00  to 11:00 pm) where we will enjoy fine food provided by The Hotel Captain Cook (choice of Beef or Vegetarian meal), followed by presentations for the best student poster and oral presentation, the Pete Isleib award, the Tom Fondell Memorial Student Travel award(s), and possibly (planning still in the works) honoring past ornithologists who were the forerunners of biological studies in Alaska. Finally, you can dance the night away while listening to the “The Woodshedders”.

Registration is now open HERE  

Fees

Professionals

Early Bird Full Conference with banquet and Art and Conservation events (closed Oct. 20th)	$330
Full Conference with banquet and Art and Conservation events	$355
Early Bird 3-day General Session, no-frills (closed Oct. 20th)	$225
3-day General Session, no frills	$250
Single day conference	$85

Students

Early Bird Full Conference Student with banquet and Art and Conservation events (closed Oct. 20th)	$255
Full Conference Student with banquet and Art and Conservation events	$280
Early Bird 3-day General Session, no frills (closed Oct. 20th)	$150
3-day General Session, no frills	$175
Single day attendance	$60

Extras

Art and Conservation event	$30
Banquet, includes dinner, awards ceremony and live band	$80
Live band event and Award Ceremony	$40
Printed Program	$10

Accommodation

The Hotel Captain Cook is an Experience to Remember

Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska’s Hotel Captain Cook is a perfect basecamp for adventure, offering the best cultural, retail and natural highlights just steps from your door. Indulge in one of the four distinctive restaurants, shop for gifts or unique souvenirs in the 12 shops or take in the views of neighboring Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains from any of the rooms and suites. With 546 finely appointed rooms, including 96 suites, the Hotel Captain Cook offers a multitude of options to meet your needs. Not to mention, over-the-top service and meticulous attention to detail.

Please use the internet link below with the Conference code to directly book your Deluxe Room at the discounted group rate ($145 plus tax). This rate is competitive across the hotels in town and is below the daily federal per diem housing rate.

Code: ABC23
Online booking link: The Hotel Captain Cook

Travel

Book your flights to the 2023 Alaska Bird Conference with Alaska Airlines and save 7% on base fare levels with the Alaska Bird Conference Discount Code. Please note this Alaska Airlines Discount Code has blackout dates for Christmas starting December 15, so discounts only apply to flights prior to December 15.

Code: ECMK027
Online booking link: Alaska Airlines