Join us for a powerful day of ideas, discussion, and celebration as we come together to accelerate action for nature.
Hosted by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, the Wilder Conference & Awards 2025 brings together leading voices, passionate communities, and nature champions who are inspiring a movement for a wilder future.
This year’s conference marks a major milestone: the launch of our refreshed Wilder strategy.Launched in 2019, Wilder 2030 set bold ambitions for nature’s recovery. Six years on, we’re taking stock, acknowledging the scale of the challenge ahead, and reigniting the urgency to drive nature positive change through the next four years and to 2040.
Why Attend?
- Inspiration: Hear from expert speakers, campaigners, and landowners sharing bold ideas for nature’s recovery.
- Connection: Meet a passionate community working for wildlife – from volunteers to professionals – and build lasting partnerships.
- Ideas: Discover real-life projects delivering impact, and take away practical insights to inspire change in your own community.
- Celebration: Stay for the Wilder Awards, honouring the people, schools, and organisations making a real difference for nature across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Full agenda and speaker line-up to follow.
Please note: this event follows our Annual General Meeting.
Tickets available by donation (minimum £1). These contributions help us cover basic admin and event costs, but the event is open to all, regardless of ability to donate. If cost is a barrier and you’d still like to attend, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. You can reach us at : Webmarketing@hiwwt.org.uk
