Meet the Exhibitors

Make sure you take some time to talk to our exhibitors and sponsors about their products and services.

 

Join a global community of ecologists by visiting the British Ecological Society stand! Whether you’re an early career researcher or an experienced ecologist, visit our stand to explore our journals, policy work and membership perks, bringing you closer to a hub of innovation and opportunities. Also, check out our latest eco-friendly merchandise and explore the winning photos from our Capturing Ecology 2024 competition. Stop by our stand and chat with us – we are here to help you find your community at the BES. For more information, go to Britishecologicalsociety.org.


At Bio Molecular systems we make high quality, compact and easy to use instruments to bring the benefits of automation to every benchtop and the field. Our Mic qPCR cycler turned 10 this year and is still top of its class for speed, accuracy, temperature uniformity and portability. To celebrate, we’re running a competition to WIN a brand new 4-channel Mic! Come and see us to find out more. You will also see Myra – our flexible, easy to use and low-maintenance liquid handler for all your small volume pipetting applications from serial dilutions to qPCR and NGS. Learn more about BMS here: www.biomolecularsystems.com


Cambridge University Press is a not-for-profit publisher that dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. Our mission is to unlock people’s potential with the best learning and research solutions by combining state-of-the-art content with the highest standards of scholarship, writing and production. Visit our stand to discuss publishing with us, browse our latest publications, and access a collection of free chapters and journal articles. We will also be offering a discount on all our display copies (60% off paperbacks and 75% off hardbacks), or 30% off and free shipping on all other purchases made in person or online for 30 days from the conference start date. Visit www.cambridge.org/bes2024 to find out more.


Logo for Centre of Wildlife Studies

The Center for Wildlife Studies (CWS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote conservation through science. We believe our greatest contribution to solving environmental problems at home and around the globe is to equip leaders, practitioners, and educators with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct sound science, communicate effectively, and take direct action. Please stop by our booth to win CWS swag, receive discounts on courses, and learn more about our organization!
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/


Copernicus Technologies is a dynamic Swiss startup revolutionizing tracking solutions for environmental researchers and wildlife conservationists. Based near Basel, we provide end-to-end, customizable systems ranging from advanced hardware to intuitive software and wide area networks. Backed by decades of expertise in RF design, electronics, and software development, we ensure Swiss precision and quality in every product. Our passion for innovation fuels our mission to empower researchers and industries with cutting-edge tools for wildlife and object tracking. Though young, our company is built on a legacy of successful collaborations, making us a trusted partner in environmental technology.


The Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) is a unique registered charity and not-for-profit company dedicated to preserving, maintaining and championing long-term ecological field experiments (LTEs) across the UK. ECT maintains a national register of over 80 LTEs of which 37 are currently active and undergoing regular experimental treatments. Many are decades-long and a couple have been running for over a century. We also help translate data from LTEs into evidence-based policymaking, sustainable land use management and education. Do stop by our exhibition table to try out our VR headset tours of LTEs! Learn more at: www.ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org


The Ecological Society of America is the world’s largest community of professional ecologists. Our members are researchers, practitioners, students, educators, policymakers and leaders from all industries and all career levels. We are committed to advancing the science and practice of ecology and supporting ecologists throughout their careers, and envision a future where people embrace science to understand and foster a thriving planet, guided by our core values of integrity, inclusion and adaptability. Learn more about ESA here: https://www.esa.org


The Ecological Society of Japan (ESJ) was established in 1953. A current membership of approximately 3900 meets annually. English journals published by ESJ include Ecological Research (1986–), Plant Species Biology (1986–, with the Society of Study of Species Biology), and Population Ecology (1952–, with the Society of Population Ecology).


e-obs: High-Performance Wildlife Telemetry. Taking data collection to the next level. e-obs offers state-of-the-art collars and tags for researchers to capture detailed small-scale movements and conduct comprehensive behavioral studies. Our multi-sensor data acquisition (MSDA) technology provides superior data sets, offering unparalleled detail and depth for your research. Stop by our booth to see all our materials in action, including live demos, and discover how they can advance your wildlife studies. Passionate researchers will also have the opportunity to receive special giveaways and learn from our experts. Elevate your scientific research with e-obs!


eLife transforms research communication, creating a future where a diverse, global community of researchers produces open and trusted results for the benefit of all. As an independent, not-for-profit organization supported by funders, we improve how science is practised and shared.
Our publishing model removes the traditional accept/reject decision after peer review. Instead, papers invited for review are published as Reviewed Preprints with public reviews and an eLife Assessment.
We review a broad range of Ecology research, from chemical and microbial ecology to plant-insect interactions and extinction risk. Explore the latest articles at elifesci.org/ecology.


Field Studies Council is an environmental education charity providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore and understand the natural world. With a proud 80-year history, the charity has a network of UK residential and day centres, in some extraordinary landscapes. We are the leading provider of fieldwork, specialist outdoor learning and related publications, supporting over 120,000 learners each year. Come and chat with us to learn more about our biodiversity courses, identification charts and CPD opportunities. We look forward to meeting you at the BES Annual Meeting 2024. Learn more about Field Studies Council here: https://www.field-studies-council.org/


Hansatech Instruments are world leaders in quality instrumentation for life science research. Our products are used across a diverse range of research areas in plant biology, ecology and agriscience and also for biomedical research in areas such as neurology, oncology and pharmacology. We are also proud distributors of PP Systems gas analysers for photosynthesis and environmental monitoring research. We will be on booth 16 where we’ll be pleased to demonstrate to you the popular EGM-5 and CFLUX-1 soil respiration instruments from PP systems. We will also have our new PAM-type chlorophyll fluorometer, the FMS-300 on the stand for demonstration.


LI-COR Environmental, a subsidiary of LI-COR®, is the global leader in greenhouse gas measurements. We build the instruments and software that measure greenhouse gases and water in plants, soil, oceans, and the atmosphere. For more than 50 years, our team of scientists and engineers has provided innovative answers to global research questions. Get more information on our products at licor.com/.


LifeWatch ERIC is the e-Science European Infrastructure for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, with a specific and unique niche in the European and International context. We make available data, services, advanced collaborative interfaces, and more complex research environments to discover, access, harmonise, standardise, integrate, analyse data and model biodiversity and ecosystems.
Check out our webportal (www.lifewatch.eu) to find out more about LifeWatch ERIC and access our services.


A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. 

Our 449 diverse and open access journals, including 440 peer-reviewed journals and 9 conference journals, are supported by more than 295,000 academic experts who share our mission, values, and commitment to providing high-quality service for our authors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available and all content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). Learn more about MDPI here: https://www.mdpi.com/ 


The Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment is Defra’s flagship R&D programme, undertaking a baseline assessment of England’s environmental assets. This stand represents NCEA projects led by Natural England, including
– a national peat map
– improved habitat mapping
– a national survey of soils, vegetation and landscape change
– new approaches to marine monitoring
– improvements to data management across the biological recording sector

This work is a vital stepping stone to nature recovery in England. Additionally, the vast majority of outputs are open access, and there’s great potential for further analysis – come and say hello and ask us how our data could support your work! Learn more here: https://defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/28/mapping-our-natural-assets-the-natural-capital-and-ecosystem-assessment-programme/


The NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility is a “lending library” of high-quality spectrometers, both ground based and UAV mounted, which are available to use for free to UK funded researchers. The facility also provides calibration services, one-to-one training for every loan, and training workshops, as well as expert advice in remote sensing and how it can be applied to ecological research. For a practical, hands-on use of field spectroscopy, please visit our stand, where we will have a full range (350 nm to 2500 nm) field spectrometer with leaf clip probe available for demonstration.


NHBS’s core purpose is to support those who work to understand, protect, and conserve the natural environment.
• We offer the largest range of wildlife, ecology and conservation books and equipment in the world
• NHBS provide expert advice and support to ensure that you are confident in using the books and equipment purchased
• We understand the need for continuity in products and services that is essential for longer term research projects
Visit our stand to meet some of the team, browse the latest books and equipment, plus enter our competition!


Oikos, meaning home, is the root of the word “ecology.” NSO is a home for ecology in the Nordic region. NSO is a parent society for the national societies in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. We organize the biennial Oikos conference, the next one together with GfÖ in Odense, DK, Sept 2026. NSO owns the internationally renowned journals – Oikos, Ecography (OA), Journal of Avian Biology (OA), Nordic Journal of Botany and Wildlife Biology (OA). Follow us (@nordicoikos) and our journals on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit our webpage www.nordicsocietyoikos.org. Join NSO to receive member-only newsletters. Welcome to our booth to get your freebie and discuss publication with us. Learn more about the Nordic Society Oikos here: https://nordicsocietyoikos.org/


At Oxford University Press, we’re part of one of the greatest universities in the world, and everything we do furthers the University of Oxford’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. It’s why we invest back into education and research, and champion a love of learning. Learn more about Oxford University Press here: http://www.oup.com/conf/EXBESA24


The Royal Entomological Society is a global charity with a vision to enrich the world with insect science.

We act as a knowledge hub for insect research, engage diverse audiences and invest in cutting edge science that benefits both people and nature.

We publish seven high-profile international peer reviewed journals, and a book series on insect identification. Our grant programmes and events inspire and empower seasoned professionals and young enthusiasts alike to discover the many mysteries of the insect world.

Website: https://www.royensoc.co.uk/


The Royal Society publishes high quality, peer-reviewed journals covering all areas of biology and ecology. This is part of our mission to support the dissemination, discovery and preservation of scientific findings and ideas. We offer authors a range of services including rigorous peer review, rapid publication, international recognition and the option of open access publication. All our journals are compliant with funder mandates such as Plan S and OSTP. We welcome submissions of high-quality science from anywhere in the world. Whichever journal you choose we aim to make it as rewarding and as easy as possible for you.

https://royalsociety.org/journals/


The Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) is an international scientific society with over 1,500 members from more than 60 countries, comprising animal, cell, and plant biologists. Whether you are a researcher, teacher, or student, we can support you at all levels of your career. Our members enjoy numerous benefits, including access to travel and sponsorship grants, a successful mentoring scheme, publishing discounts across our five specialist journals, and reduced registration fees for SEB events—just to name a few!
Visit our stand to test your nerve at our buzz wire game and learn more about our SEB membership offerings. Learn more here: https://www.sebiology.org/


Springer Nature

Springer Nature drives discovery by publishing trusted research, fostering new ideas, and championing open science. We are dedicated to accelerating solutions for the world’s urgent challenges.

As a leading global provider of scientific, technical, and medical content, we support researchers in academia, scientific institutions, and corporate R&D with innovative information, products, and services. Our extensive journal portfolio includes over 3,000 titles, and our comprehensive collection of books and eBooks enhances research and learning for students, researchers, and professionals worldwide, making us the home for all research.

Visit our stand and enjoy a 20% discount on book purchases through our website.

https://link.springer.com/


With over 40 years of expertise, Titley Scientific delivers affordable, high-quality bat detectors, wildlife recorders, and software, driven by innovation and a commitment to customer service. Our cutting-edge technology supports researchers, governments, consultants, community groups, and nature enthusiasts globally in achieving their acoustic goals. This year, we proudly introduced the Ranger, the market’s first recorder offering simultaneous ultrasonic and acoustic recordings (mono or stereo), allowing for bird and bat recordings with custom settings across three channels. Visit our booth to explore our diverse range of active and passive bat detectors and acoustic recorders. Learn more about Titley Scientific here: www.titley-scientific.com


Discover the Future of Environmental Monitoring at BES2024
Do you want to know more about how you can access our air quality, water, biodiversity monitoring and agricultural data? Visit our stand to find out more about how UKCEH is working with others to help the UK respond to today’s major environmental challenges. At our stand we can talk you through our monitoring, modelling, and datasets for the UK environment and how we’re trying to make them more accessible. Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, academic or policymaker, our stand offers insights and resources to enhance your work in environmental science and a chance to discover opportunities for collaboration.


Wildlife Acoustics is the leading provider of bioacoustics monitoring technology for biologists, researchers, and government agencies worldwide. Our customers study vocal wildlife and the soundscapes they create. Our acoustic and ultrasonic recorders and sound analysis software help scientists conduct species inventory, presence/absence surveys and habitat health monitoring.

We are offering a lunchtime workshop “An Introduction to Acoustic Indices for Ecological Research” – come along to learn about this rapidly growing methodology! Visit our stand for demonstrations of our recorders and the chance to win a new Song Meter Micro 2 recorder for birds, frogs and other audible wildlife.


Wiley champions those who see knowledge as a force for good. A trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world’s most important challenges. Around the globe, we empower innovators to publish and advance discoveries in their fields, evolve their workforces, and shape minds through teaching and learning. We are the leading Ecology and Evolution publisher, with a wide range of world-class journals. Find out more about our portfolio at Ecology Journal Finder. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.