Join the Global Bioacoustics Community

Whether you are a seasoned researcher, a student presenting your first paper, or an enthusiastic wildlife sound recordist, the International Bioacoustics Society welcomes you. Membership connects you with a global network of experts and supports our mission to advance the multidisciplinary study of biological sounds.

Member benefits

Why Become a Member?

Reduced Conference Fees

Enjoy significantly reduced registration fees for our biennial international conferences.

Global Networking

Benefit from exchange within the largest professional network of bioacousticians.

Supporting the Next Generation

Your subscription directly helps us maintain low costs for students, fostering a supportive environment for early-career researchers to present their work.

Pricing

Select Your Membership Tier

Membership is valid for two years, perfectly aligning with our biennial conference cycle.

Student Membership

€30

Billed biennially

Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students.

Reduced Rate

Reduced rate for residents of eligible lower-income countries is now available based on the Research4Life lists A and B*.

€10

Regular Membership

€90

Billed biennially

Academic researchers, engineers, archivists, and professionals.

Reduced Rate

Reduced rate for residents of eligible lower-income countries is now available based on the Research4Life lists A and B*.

€30

Retired / Emeritus

€30

Billed biennially

Retired professionals remaining active in the community.

Reduced Rate

Reduced rate for residents of eligible lower-income countries is now available based on the Research4Life lists A and B*.

€10

Life membership

€600

Billed once

Everyone.

Reduced Rate

Reduced rate for residents of eligible lower-income countries is now available based on the Research4Life lists A and B*.

€200

Free honorary membership can be offered to past IBAC chairmans and distinguished bioacousticians chosen by the IBAC committee.

*By selecting the reduced rate, I declare on my honour that I currently reside and work in an eligible country as defined by the Research4Life A and B lists. The IBAC committee reserves the right to cancel memberships in case of misuse.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Question

Is the society only for academic researchers?

Not at all. Whilst our foundation is built upon rigorous scientific study, IBAC deliberately fosters a friendly, multidisciplinary environment. We actively welcome engineers, sound archivists, and passionate amateur wildlife recordists to join our community and attend our symposia.

Who is eligible for the Student membership rate?

The student rate (£30/€30) is available to any individual currently enrolled in an undergraduate, masters, or doctoral programme. You may be asked to provide a simple proof of enrolment (such as a university ID or a letter from your supervisor) during the registration process.

How often does the IBAC Conference take place?

The International Bioacoustics Conference is held biennially (every two years). The location changes for each symposium, rotating across different host nations to ensure our society remains truly global. Our next meeting will be held in South Africa, in 2027.

Do I need to be a member to present at the Conference ?

No, but members save money because they can attend our conferences at a reduced rate.

How do I access the society's archives and the Bioacoustics journal?

Active members receive updates and networking opportunities through our mailing list. While the Bioacoustics academic journal operates independently, it maintains strong ties with IBAC, and we regularly share relevant publications, European network collections, and historical archives with our community.