The Organizing Committee is delighted to invite you to the International Congress of Odonatology 2027 (ICO2027), to be held on 20–25 June 2027at the City Campus of the University of Ostrava, followed by a Post-Congress Tour from 26 June to 1 July 2027.

Under the theme “Thriving in the Anthropocene: post-industrial and urban sites as refuges for Odonata diversity,” ICO2027 will explore how dragonflies and damselflies respond to a rapidly changing world. Sessions will address odonates in urban, agricultural, and post-industrial landscapes, the impacts of climate change on their distribution and ecology, and new perspectives in conservation biology and biogeography. The programme will also highlight advances in phylogenetics, taxonomy, genomics, AI, and automated monitoring tools that are reshaping odonate research.

Ostrava, a city transformed from its industrial past into a landscape of ecological renewal, offers a fitting and inspiring setting for these discussions. We look forward to welcoming you to Czechia for the stimulating days of science, collaboration, and memorable field experiences.

We warmly invite you to join us in Ostrava in 2027!

Czech organizing committee