AGENDA | CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | REGISTRATION | ACCOMODATIONS 2027 AMS/FMCS JOINT CONFERENCE
Our Molluscan Lives Monday-Friday, April 12 to Friday April 16, 2027
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City- Philadelphia, PA
PRELIMINARY AGENDA

After years of discussion, the American Malacological Society (AMS) and the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society (FMCS) are coming together for their first joint conference. Our Molluscan Lives will bring together people who study, conserve, and work with mollusks to share research and practical experience, connect with colleagues, and build relationships across both societies.

The program will feature four days of scientific presentations, an opening plenary, poster presentations, and three concurrent scientific sessions during each scheduled concurrent-session period. Shared events will include welcome, poster, and auction receptions, a banquet, and society business meetings. A separate pre-meeting workshop on Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration is offered Monday, April 12 th . Th

is preliminary agenda is provided to support agency approvals, travel authorization, and attendance planning. All times are local to Philadelphia. The schedule is subject to change; session topics, speakers, and room assignments will be announced as planning progresses. The Joint Conference and Monday workshop require separate registrations..

Date Preliminary Schedule
Monday, April 12 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 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 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 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 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.


CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstract submission opens November 1, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027 .

The American Malacological Society (AMS) and the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society (FMCS) are coming together for their first joint meeting! Join colleagues in Philadelphia to share research, exchange practical experience, and build connections across both societies.

The program will feature four days of talks, an opening plenary, poster presentations, and multiple concurrent sessions covering a wide range of molluscan topics. Shared events will include welcome, poster, and auction receptions, along with a banquet and business lunch.

Participants are invited to submit regular presentations, lightning talks and posters.

Regular presentations: 20 minutes total; 15 minutes plus 5 for questions. Content examples include research reports, experimental results, taxonomical revisions, methodologies and historical reviews.

Lightning talks: 10 minutes total; 7 minutes plus 3 for questions. Most suitable for soliciting response to ideas in early development or presenting preliminary results to gain feedback.

Posters: To be displayed in the juried poster session and at other times during the conference. At least one poster author should attend the formal session to present the work and answer questions.

Abstracts in all three categories must be submitted via the official conference Whova :


WHOVA SUBMISSION, CLICK HERE

No other form of submission will be received.

PowerPoint and other conventional PC-based visual formats (PDF etc.) will be supported. For questions about technical or other matters, contact Paul Callomon prc44@drexel.edu


REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1, 2026.

Registration Options and Deadlines

The American Malacological Society (AMS) and the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society (FMCS) are coming together for their first joint meeting! Join colleagues in Philadelphia to share research, exchange practical experience, and build connections across both societies.

The program will feature four days of talks, an opening plenary, poster presentations, and multiple concurrent sessions covering a wide range of molluscan topics. Shared events will include welcome, poster, and auction receptions, along with a banquet and business lunch.

In-person and virtual registration options are available. Early bird registration closes January 12, 2027. In-person registration closes March 12, 2027, and virtual registration closes April 4, 2027.

The Joint meeting registration page can be fount HERE

TICKET Early Bird Price Early Bird Regist. Dates Regular Price Regular Regist. dates
AMS Student/Retiree Member In-Person $650 November 1,2026-January12, 2027 $675 January 13-March 12, 2027
AMS Non-Member Student/Retiree In-Person $700 November 1,2026-January 12, 2027 $725 January 13-March 12, 2027
AMS Regular Member In-Person $750 November 1, 2026-January 12, 2027 $775 January 13-March 12, 2027
AMS Non-Member Regular In-Person $850 November 1, 2026-January 12, 2027 $875 January 13-March 12, 2027
FMCS Student/Retiree Member In-Person $650 November 1, 2026-January 12, 2027 $675 January 13-March 12, 2027
FMCS Non-Member Student/Retiree In-Person $700 November 1, 2026-January 12, 2027 $725 January 13-March 12, 2027
FMCS Regular Member In-Person $750 November 1, 2026-January 12, 2027 $775 January 13-March 12, 2027
FMCS Non-Member Regular In-Person $850 November 1, 2026-January 12, 2027 $875 January 13-March 12, 2027
Virtual/Remote Only ___ ___ $300 November 1, 2026-April 5, 2027
Tuesday, April 13, 2027—In-Person Day Ticket ___ ___ $100 November 1, 2026-through the meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2027—In-Person Day Ticket ___ ___ $100 November 1, 2026-through the meeting
Thursday, April 15, 2027—In-Person Day Ticket ___ ___ $100 November 1, 2026-through the meeting
Friday, April 16, 2027—In-Person Day Ticket ___ ___ $100 November 1, 2026-through the meeting
Exhibitor General Admission ___ ___ $225 To be confirmed



JOINT MEETING
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

https://whova.com/portal/registration/HnD-gPnYNCpU0yq9hrlw/



SEPARATE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION - MORE INFO HERE

The Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration Workshop, scheduled for April 12 at the same venue, requires separate registration located at:
https://whova.com/portal/registration/HnD-gPnYNCpU0yq9hrlw/

ACCOMODATIONS

For either the FMCS Workshop or the AMS/FMCS joint meeting, hotel accommodations can be arranged at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City will host the 2027 American Malacological Society–Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society Joint Meeting, April 11–17, 2027. Booking within the official conference block helps support the meeting. Use the dedicated conference booking link when available, or contact the hotel for assistance obtaining the conference rate.

Hotel address:
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Visit the Hotel Website

A conference room block is available for the nights of April 11–16, 2027, with departure on April 17. A limited number of rooms is available each night; early booking is encouraged.
Conference room rates

Rates exclude applicable taxes and assessments. The contract lists a 15.5% hotel occupancy tax and a 0.75% Philadelphia Hospitality Investment Levy; the levy is also subject to occupancy tax. Taxes and assessments may change.

Reservation deadline: Friday, March 19, 2027. After this date, reservations will be subject to room availability and the hotel’s prevailing rates.

Reservations and hotel inquiries

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