CW Summit Project Timeline

EXPLORE ~ EQUIP ~ DISCOVER ~ INNOVATE

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From exploring CW Models & Methodologies (M&Ms) across multiple sectors, to equipping registrants with an eWorkbook, to discovering best practices during on-site Workgroup Dialogues, to innovating at the CW Summit and beyond to meet challenges and replicate best practices — here's our path to the North American Summit on Collaborating with Wildlife taking place in Corpus Christi, Texas in February 2027!

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2026

February           

• Summit location/dates secured by CW Summit (CWS) co-hosts, OWI and WRF; registration opens

March               

• Explore phase begins, with CWS Team researching in-practice and theoretical CW models

April 22             

• CWS Advisory Team assembled, bimonthly meetings begin

Spring             

• Outreach initiated to CW practitioners and researchers across multiple sectors

May 13             

• Online CW Summit Training Workshop #1 (General How-to-Participate)

Summer           

• CWS Workgroup presenter invitations issued + open process of applying to present

June 23             

• CWS Planning Meeting for Texas-based Organizations held at OWI, co-hosted by WRF

July 15               

• Online CW Summit Training Workshop #2 (OneHealth by Sharon Deem, DVM, Saint Louis Zoo)

August 31         

• Last day to register at Super Bird rate ($325, 3-Day Pass); Early Bird pricing ($350) begins Sep 1 

​Nov 16               

• Last day to register at Early Bird rate ($350, 3-Day Pass); Standard pricing ($400) begins Nov 17

Nov 30               

• First round of Workgroup Dialogue presenter applications due

Dec 15               

• Draft Workgroup Dialogue schedule available on the website

Dec 31               

• Last day to register at Standard rate ($400, 3-Day Pass); Last Chance pricing ($450) begins Jan 1)

 

2027

January 15       

• Final found of Workgroup Dialogue presenter applications due; presenters need to be registered

January 20       

• Workgroup Dialogue selections by Whova available

January 22       

• Draft CW Summit eWorkbook available to registered participants

Feb 2-4             

• North American Summit on Collaborating with Wildlife in Park Gateways convenes at Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, Texas

February 5       

• Field trip to the Wildlife Rescue Operations Center of Texas (hosted by OWI) caps off the week 

March 5           

• Final eWorkbook issued to registered CW Summit participants   

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* Please note that this Timeline is subject to change.

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