BIOGEOMON 2026 Ecosystems in Transition – Umeå, Sweden
Umeå, Sweden, June 8–11
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🧭 Secure Your Spot
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce that registration is now open, giving you the chance to secure your spot at this premier event focused on “Ecosystems in Transition.”
In this issue, we’re also calling for workshop proposals, providing a platform to share your expertise and engage with fellow researchers. Plus, we’re highlighting two of our plenary speakers and offering a sneak peek at an unforgettable field trip experience in the stunning landscapes of Umeå.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of BIOGEOMON 2026!
—Kevin Bishop & Hjalmar Laudon Co-Chairs of BIOGEOMON 2026 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) |
📋 Registration Now Open
Secure your spot at BIOGEOMON 2026 in Umeå! Registration is officially open, and spaces are limited, so don’t wait to join leading researchers and practitioners exploring “Ecosystems in Transition.”
When & Where: June 8–11, 2026 | Umeå University, Sweden Early-bird registration: December 2025 – April 2026
Why register now?
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Early access to the full conference program and fieldtrip opportunities
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Priority for workshops and networking events
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Be part of a vibrant international community of biogeomorphologists
Registration includes: plenaries, sessions, lunches, coffee breaks, and the welcome reception. Optional add-ons include the conference dinner and field excursion.
Register today: BIOGEOMON 2026 Registration
Don’t miss your chance to participate in an unforgettable scientific and social experience in Umeå!
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🎤 Meet the Plenary Speakers
We are pleased to introduce
two of the plenary speakers for BIOGEOMON 2026:
| Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (USA)
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Prof. Emily Stanley
Prof. Emily Stanley is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, leading research on aquatic ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry. She studies carbon cycling, greenhouse gas dynamics, and long-term ecological change in rivers and lakes, and directs the North Temperate Lakes LTER program. Her work has earned her recognition as a Fellow of ESA, ASLO, and the Aldo Leopold Leadership Program, and she received ASLO’s G.E. Hutchinson Award (2018) for transformative contributions to inland water biogeochemistry.
👉 Learn
more about Prof. Stanley | | | | | Professor Emeritus at Department of Environmental Systems Science (ETH Zurich), Swiitzerland | |
Prof. James Kirchner
Prof. James Kirchner research spans hydrology, geomorphology, and ecohydrology, with a current focus on the flow, chemistry, and geomorphology of mountain streams. He has held leadership roles as Director of WSL (Switzerland) and Goldman Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley, and has been recognized with the EGU Bagnold Medal, AGU Fellowship, and AGU Langbein Lecture for lifetime contributions to hydrology and geomorphology. In 2025/26, he will serve as Royal Professor of Environmental Sciences in Sweden, studying boreal ecohydrology with SLU Umeå and the Krycklan Catchment Study.
👉 Learn
more about Prof. James Kirchner | | | | Stay tuned for more
announcements as we finalize our plenary lineup. |
🛠️ Call for Workshops
We invite you to lead a workshop at BIOGEOMON 2026!
Meeting rooms will be available the day after the conference concludes
(June 12th, 2026), so if you would like to host a workshop or meet with colleagues then, please let us know.
Why lead a workshop?
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Showcase your research and methods in an interactive setting
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Engage with PhD students and early-career researchers for mentoring and collaboration
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Foster networking with international colleagues
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Contribute to the conference program with practical, hands-on learning
Take this chance to connect, inspire, and make your mark on BIOGEOMON 2026!
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🔬 Session Spotlights – Exploring Ecosystems in
Transition
BIOGEOMON
2026 addresses the conference theme “Ecosystems in Transition” with 20
interdisciplinary sessions. Three of these sessions are highlighted below.
Descriptions of all 20 can be found here 👉 More sessions
🌱 Nitrogen Biogeochemistry – Links to Other Elements and Biodiversity Co-chairs: Filip Oulehle & Kathrin Rousk This session explores how nitrogen interacts with other key elements and influences biodiversity, providing insights into nutrient cycling and ecosystem functioning.
💧 Biogeochemical Responses to Hydrological Extremes – Flood and Drought Co-chairs: Anna Lupon & Heleen de Wit Focuses on how floods and droughts affect biogeochemical processes, with implications for ecosystem resilience under climate change.
🌾 Land-Use Transformation as a Driver of Catchment Fluxes for Water, Nutrients, and Carbon Co-chairs: Rebecca Hale & Susana Bernal Examines how changes in land use alter water, nutrient, and carbon fluxes at the catchment scale, highlighting the link between human activity and ecosystem biogeochemistry.
🧪 Submit Your Abstracts Now 📅 Submission period: September 2025 – February 2026 | ✈️ Why Attend BIOGEOMON 2026?
Beyond scientific sessions,
the symposium offers:
- 🌄 Field excursions to regional research infrastructures
for catchments, wetlands, lakes, boreal forest ecosystems, and agriculture
in the high latitudes
- 🤝 Networking events, including a welcome
reception and poster socials
- 💡 Workshops and training sessions for
early-career researchers
Join us in Umeå — where
science meets the landscape with daylight almost 24/7 (in June) to foster
discussion and collaboration. | 📅 Key Dates:
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Sept 2025- Feb 2026 Abstract submission period
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Dec 2025- April 2026 –
✨ Early-bird registration period: enjoy discounted rates and priority access to workshops and field excursions.
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June 8–11, 2026 – Conference dates
Submit your abstract today
and secure your place at the forefront of biogeochemical research. | 📢 Share the ConferenceWe encourage you to help spread the word about BIOGEOMON 2026 within your networks, research groups, and departments. Share the conference with colleagues, students, and collaborators who may be interested in presenting their research or attending. Your support in promoting BIOGEOMON 2026 helps build a strong international scientific community around ecosystem biogeochemistry. | | | |
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www.slu.se/biogeomon2026 | 018-67 10 00 | biogeomon2026@slu.se
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