WCS Schedule of Events

Samarkand, Uzbekistan | November 24–December 5, 2025

Includes events WCS is sponsoring, co-sponsoring, moderating, or speaking at as of November 20.
View the Official CITES COP20 Side Event Schedule.


Monday, November 24

Global Wildlife Program: CITES Synergies
1:00-2:30 pm | Eulophia D.

CITES & One Health
1:00-2:30 pm | S. Falcon

Tuesday, November 25

Strong Together (CITES and CMS)
12:00-1:45 pm | S. Falcon

Wednesday, November 26

Eel–Legal Trade
12:15-1:45 pm | Markhor S.

ICCWCs Impact: Showcasing Global Successes
12:15-1:45 pm | Bukahra D.

Jaguars at a Crossroads
5:15-6:45 pm | S. Falcon

Asian Big Cats & CITES
7:00-8:30 pm | C.A. Tortoise

Confiscation Networks
7:00-8:30 pm | S. Falcon

Illicit Yet Legal Trade
7:00-8:30 pm | Saiga A.

Thursday, November 27

Striped Hyena at Risk
5:15-6:45 pm | Bukahra D.

What Works to Stop IWT?
7:00-8:30 pm | S. Falcon

Friday, November 28

A CMS Global Initiative
7:00-8:30 pm | Markhor S.

Saturday, November 29

Fish Maw Trade Impacts
5:15-6:45 pm | Markhor S.

Tuesday, December 2

African Hornbills
5:15-6:45 pm | C.A. Tortoise

Wednesday, December 3

Elephant Status Reports
5:15-6:45 pm | Bukahra D.

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