The Second Annual Reef Retreat, a premier international reef-keeping conference, has opened ticket sales to the general public.
The conference will occur June 5-7, 2026, on the beautiful Roger Williams campus in Bristol, RI. This intimate, all-inclusive event is focused on education, community building, and social interaction. It features experts from within the hobbyist, academic, and public aquarium worlds presenting cutting-edge talks that center on building an educated and informed community. Talks will be scaffolded and thematically grouped to foster greater understanding and an enhanced experience for all attendees.
Confirmed speakers for 2026 include Dr. Sanjay Joshi, Vincent Chalias, Dr. Todd LaJeunesse, Richard Ross, Tia Davis, Joe Yaiullo, Todd Gardner, Lena Fitzgerald, Steve Hartter, Dr. Joseph Pawlik, and Abigail Scro, with more to come.
The on-site accommodations, dining, and social events ensure unlimited time for interaction and in-depth discussion with the presenters and fellow attendees, resulting in a truly immersive and enriching experience.
Attendance is limited. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your reefkeeping knowledge and connect with old and new friends.
For more information and to register, please visit https://www.reefretreat.org
Reef Retreat would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: Quality Marine, Reef Aquaria Design, Abyzz, Champion Lighting and Supply, Two Little Fishies, Reef Nutrition, PolypLab, Reef Beef, Coral Magazine, Reef Builders, and Reefs.com.
For a snapshot of the 2025 event, check out this video from our friend Richard Back:
