Program & events

Our Molluscan Lives · April 12–16, 2027 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The first joint AMS–FMCS conference brings together people who study, conserve, and work with mollusks to share research, exchange practical experience, and build connections across both societies.

Preliminary agenda: All times below are local to Philadelphia (Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule is subject to change; session topics, speakers, and room assignments will be announced as planning progresses. This overview can support travel authorization and attendance planning.

The program includes four days of scientific presentations, an opening plenary, posters, and three concurrent scientific sessions during each scheduled concurrent-session period. The Monday FMCS Workshop requires separate registration.

Monday, April 12, 2027

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration Workshop; separate registration required.

3:00–8:00 p.m.

Conference registration/check-in.

4:00–6:00 p.m.

FMCS Board Meeting.

6:00–10:00 p.m.

Welcome reception.

Tuesday, April 13, 2027

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Welcome, opening plenary, and concurrent scientific sessions, with breaks and midday committee meetings.

7:00–9:00 p.m.

Poster session and reception.

Wednesday, April 14, 2027

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Concurrent scientific sessions, with breaks and midday committee meetings.

5:00–6:00 p.m.

Awards Committee Meeting.

6:00–10:00 p.m.

Banquet.

Thursday, April 15, 2027

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Concurrent scientific sessions, with breaks and midday committee meetings.

7:00–10:00 p.m.

Joint auction and reception.

Friday, April 16, 2027

8:00–11:40 a.m.

Concurrent scientific sessions, with a morning break.

11:40 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

FMCS Business Lunch.

1:30 p.m.

Conference concludes.

1:30–3:00 p.m.

AMS Business Meeting.

Present a talk or poster

Regular presentations, lightning talks, and posters are welcome. Read the abstract instructions and submit by January 15, 2027.

Special activities and program access

Field trip opportunities are being explored. To express interest in working with the Academy of Natural Sciences mollusk collection before or after the meeting, select the free collections-work add-on during meeting registration; organizers will follow up.

Whova will serve as the meeting portal and program. An optional printed joint-meeting program is available for $50 during registration through April 4, 2027.

Plan your attendance

Review registration options and rates and hotel reservations and venue details.

AMS 2027 Meeting Contact: Paul Callomon (prc44@drexel.edu)