The purpose of the conference is to disseminate research results to stakeholders for informed decision making as well as share experience among researchers in various areas of conservation and tourism. The conference will bring together wildlife researchers, academicians, scientists, policy makers, wildlife managers, students, and wildlife conservation stakeholders from within and outside Tanzania. The conference will involve a wider range of information sharing through paper presentations in terms of oral presentation, poster presentations, symposium, workshops, seminars, side meetings, and round table discussions