The IALE–North America Annual Meeting is an annual scientific conference organized by the North American chapter of the International Association for Landscape Ecology. The 2026 meeting will be the organization's 40th annual meeting and returning to the city where the conference first began in 1986. The conference brings together scientists, practitioners, students, and professionals working in fields such as ecology, geography, biology, landscape planning, and environmental management. The 2026 theme, "Landscape Ecology at 40: Learning from the Past, Shaping Resilient Futures," focuses on advancing research and practical applications that address environmental change and sustainable landscape management.