About the Meeting Series
The 2026 Monarch Joint Venture Virtual Partner Meeting Series will bring together professionals and organizations working across the United States and beyond to advance monarch and pollinator conservation. Through three interactive sessions - featuring large group sessions, panels, small group breakouts, and facilitated networking - participants will connect, share insights, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Alongside the live meeting sessions, MJV will host a collection of pre-recorded lightning talks that highlight relevant projects, tools, and ideas that registrants can explore at their own pace.
When: The Virtual Partner Meeting Series will take place on alternating Wednesdays starting March 4, 2026.
- Wednesday, March 4, 11am-1pm PT / 12-2pm MT / 1-3pm CT / 2-4pm ET
- Wednesday, March 18, 11am-1pm PT / 12-2pm MT / 1-3pm CT / 2-4pm ET
- Wednesday, April 1, 11am-1pm PT / 12-2pm MT / 1-3pm CT / 2-4pm ET
Where: Hosted virtually via Zoom. Participants will register through the NECTAR Hub, MJV's online learning platform. Once registered, Zoom links will be sent by email and will also be accessible in the Hub.
Who: MJV partners, and any professionals from across North America engaged in monarch and pollinator conservation efforts, including professionals from science, education, community engagement, habitat management (including in energy and transportation rights-of-way and agriculture sectors), policy, government, and academic fields.
In 2026, instead of our usual in-person partner meeting co-hosted with the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group (ROWHWG), we’re shifting to this virtual series that allows more partners to participate, share their work, and stay engaged throughout the year. Our full in-person partner meeting with ROWHWG will be back in Spring 2027 - more details coming soon!
Call for Proposals
Each virtual session will include time in the large group for presentations and panels, followed by smaller, highly interactive breakout sessions led by MJV staff and partner organizations.
There are two ways to contribute to the 2026 Virtual Partner Meeting Series: submitting a proposal for a live 45-minute breakout session or submitting a pre-recorded lightning talk. You may submit one proposal per format (one breakout session and/or one lightning talk).
Breakout sessions will take place live during one of the three meetings, while lightning talks will be hosted in the NECTAR Hub for registrants to view anytime, giving your work ongoing visibility beyond the live sessions.
1. Live Breakout Session (45 minutes)
Submit a proposal to facilitate an interactive, small-group virtual breakout session. These sessions will take place live during one of the three meetings. Individuals selected to lead a live breakout session will receive a 50% off discount code on registration!
- Breakout Session Proposal Deadline: December 23, 2025
- Breakout Session Decision Notification: January 19, 2026
2. Pre-Recorded Lightning Talk (3–5 minutes)
Share a short, engaging video that highlights a project, tool, partnership, or insight. Lightning talks will be hosted in the Nectar Hub for all registrants to access.
- Lightning Talk Proposal Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Lightning Talk Video Upload Deadline: February 11, 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our partner meetings aren't possible without generous support from a wide range of sponsor organizations and individuals. Interested in sponsoring the meeting? We'd love to have your support! Your sponsorship directly supports this accessible, high-quality event and demonstrates your commitment to collaborative conservation. Together, we can ensure that partners of all sizes and sectors have the tools, connections, and inspiration they need to make a difference.
For questions or to begin discussing any of the sponsorship options, please reach out to partnership@monarchjointventure.org. Thank you for your consideration!
Registration
Registration opens early January 2026
The 2026 Virtual Partner Meeting Series is designed to bring together a wide range of people and organizations advancing monarch and pollinator conservation. We’re using a sliding scale registration model to make this event accessible while supporting the costs of hosting. Below are suggested fees based on organization type, but please select the level that feels right for your situation. Participants will register through the NECTAR Hub; once registered, Zoom links will be sent by email and will also be accessible in the Hub.
Registration (for all three sessions):
- Corporate / For-profit: $55
- Government Agency / Small Business / Consultant / Academic Institution: $45
- Nonprofit / Community Organizations: $35
- Student: $15
MJV Partners: Use your exclusive 20% promo code shared via the Partner Portal for reduced registration pricing. Not sure if you’re a partner or how to access the Portal? Email us at partnership@monarchjointventure.org
We want every voice at the table - if cost is a barrier, please reach out to partnership@monarchjointventure.org - we’ll be happy to work with you.