BIOGEOMON 2026 Ecosystems in Transition – Umeå, Sweden
Umeå, Sweden, June 8–11
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Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to report that 536 abstracts have been received for this years conference. The schedule is now being finalized for oral talks, poster sessions, keynotes, and plenaries, promising a rich and engaging scientific program.
A reminder to register before the early bird deadline on April 8. The conference will also feature the Inspiring Women in Science session and workshops, which attendees can join or propose. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
To recognize outstanding contributions, two exceptional posters will be awarded a Best Poster Prize. This provides an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers and students to gain recognition for their work during the conference.
Sincere thanks go to the session co-chairs for their tremendous efforts in reviewing and organizing the submissions. All presenters and attendees are warmly welcomed to Umeå for what promises to be an inspiring and collaborative conference.
Kevin Bishop & Hjalmar Laudon
Co-Chairs of BIOGEOMON 2026 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) |
📋Early Bird-Registration Closes April 8th
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.”
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 BIOGEOMON
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🏨 Special hotel rates end April 7
Registration includes: plenaries, sessions, lunches, coffee breaks, and the welcome reception. Optional add-ons: conference dinner and field excursion. |
Inspiring Women in Science |
Join us for an informal Women in STEM breakout session during the conference.
Speaker: Doerthe Tetzlaff, Professor of Ecohydrology at Humboldt University Berlin .She will share insights from her STEM career and offer practical advice on building a strong CV as an early-career researcher. This session provides a supportive space to discuss career development, experiences in academia, and networking opportunities.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9
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⏰ Time: 12:00
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📍 Venue: Umeå University
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🥪 Lunch will be provided
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⏳ Register by May 1st
Open to female early-career researchers and ECRs who identify as female. | Call for Workshops closes April 8!
Meeting rooms at the SLU Umeå campus are available for workshops and meetings:
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📅 When: Friday, June 12, 2026 (the day after the conference)
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📍 Where: SLU Umeå campus
| | | | Lead a Workshop
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Share your research, methods, or tools in an interactive session
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Connect with PhD students, early-career researchers, and international colleagues
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Contribute hands-on learning to the conference program
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Rooms include projectors, whiteboards, and Wi-Fi (additional resources available on request)
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Workshops may run 2–3 hours, depending on the format
Proposal deadline: April 8, 2026
Workshop hosts will be acknowledged in the conference program.
Join a Workshop- Contact host to join!
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Open to all conference attendees
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Workshop list will be posted on the conference website
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Contact the workshop host directly to sign up
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Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended
| 🏆 Best Poster Prizes 🏆
To recognize outstanding contributions, two exceptional poster presentations will be awarded a Best Poster Prize,
generously sponsored by The New Phytologist Foundation.
🖼️✨. This is a great opportunity for early-career researchers and students 👩🔬👨🔬 to gain recognition for their work during the conference. | ✈️ 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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April 8 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 | 📢 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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