25th International Symposium on Freshwater Crayfish
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Where
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
When
June 1-5, 2026
RSVP
The IAA25 Organizing Committee, on behalf of the International Association of Astacology, invites you to attend the 25th International Symposium of Freshwater Crayfish in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The conference will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel from June 1-5, 2026. IAA25 will have four days of presentations, a poster session, and a one-day field trip. The conference field trip on July 3rd will allow conference participants to experience the beautiful swamps and wildlife of south Louisiana through guided airboat tours. Lastly, the post-conference field trip on Saturday, June 6th will take you on a boat tour of the Atchafalaya River Basin, the largest bottomland hardwood forest and swamp in North America and the site of the largest wild crayfish harvest in the U.S. (limited availability, sign up early).
The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, located on historic Canal Street, is centrally located and within walking distance to numerous New Orleans attractions including Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium, Harrah’s Casino, the National World War II Museum, Jackson Square, the Central Business District, and the Mississippi River.
Where:
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
When:
June 1 - 5, 2026
Address:
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
United States
International Association of Astacology
