BIOGEOMON 2026 Ecosystems in Transition – Umeå, Sweden
Umeå, Sweden, June 8–11
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Dear Colleagues,
BIOGEOMON 2026 is almost here, and we are excited to welcome you to Umeå for what will be the largest BIOGEOMON conference to date. The conference begins on Sunday evening with the Welcome Reception and continues through four days of scientific exchange centered on this year's theme, Ecosystems in Transition. The programme is now finalized, featuring hundreds of presentations, poster sessions, plenary lectures, and field excursions that reflect the breadth and vitality of ecosystem biogeochemistry research. With more than 500 participants from around the world, BIOGEOMON 2026 promises to be an exceptional opportunity for scientific discussion, networking, and collaboration. Before travelling, please take a moment to review the latest programme, excursion information, maps, and practical details on the conference website. Registration and information desks will be available on site to assist throughout the meeting. We wish everyone safe travels and look forward to welcoming you to Umeå in just a few days. See you at BIOGEOMON 2026. — Kevin Bishop & Hjalmar Laudon Co-Chairs of BIOGEOMON 2026 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) | 🎉 Welcome Reception and Registration beginsWe look forward to welcoming you to BIOGEOMON 2026 at the Welcome Reception on Sunday, 7 June, from 17:00–21:00 at Skogis Kårhus. Join colleagues from around the world for an informal evening of networking, conversation, and refreshments before the scientific programme begins.
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🧭 Scientific ProgrammeThe BIOGEOMON 2026 scientific programme can now be found online. We encourage all participants to review the schedule, browse abstracts, and plan their conference week in advance. The conference begins on Sunday with registration and the Welcome Reception, followed by four days of scientific sessions, plenary lectures, poster sessions, networking events, field excursions, and workshops. | 🧭 Poster PresentationsPoster presentations will take place in dedicated sessions on Monday and Tuesday, with scheduled discussion time for each poster. Exact times and locations can be found in the final programme: Poster setup: Posters can be installed from Sunday, 7 June 2026 at Skogis Kårhuset. Poster boards and mounting materials will be provided, and posters will remain on display throughout the week. Presenters are expected to be present during their assigned session to discuss their work with participants. 🏆 Best Poster Competition All poster presenters are automatically eligible. Two awards will be given—one for Best Content and one for Best Novelty, kindly supported by the New Phytologist Foundation. | 📊 Presentation Uploads📊 Presentation UploadsSpeakers are urged to upload their presentations by 17:00 on the day before their presentation via the presenter upload link. Presentations can also be uploaded or previewed in the Speaker Upload Room (NAT.C1.301). If necessary, presentations may be brought on a USB stick to the upload room for assistance. As a last resort, speakers may bring their presentation on a USB stick to their presentation room during the break immediately before the session. Please note that this may delay the session and reduce the time available for presentations. 📄 Presentation upload instructions:Information for presenters 📍 Location: Computer Upload Room (NAT.C1.301) –
Map 📊 Presentation File NamingPlease name your presentation using the format: Session#.Intersession#_LastName_ShortDescription Example: 12.3_Burgin_TeamScience The session and intersession numbers can be found in the conference programme. Using this naming format helps us place presentations in the correct lecture hall and session folder. | 🌲 Field ExcursionsField excursions will take place on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, with visits to research sites in the Krycklan Catchment, peatlands, forests, and agricultural landscapes in northern Sweden. All excursions depart from Umeå Central Station (Järnvägstorget). Departure times vary by bus and excursion—please check the schedule carefully for your assigned group. Participants must arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Your name badge indicates your excursion group, and switching buses is not possible as most are at full capacity. Buses depart strictly on time. - Full-day excursion: Krycklan (water, forest, peatland systems)Distance: ~60 km from Umeå (~1 hour bus ride)
- Half-day excursion: Röbäcksdalen (return ~13:00)
Fika and lunch are provided. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. |
Krycklan Excursion Map: Every second counts.
Only One rule: Stay on Schedule! |
🌿Workshops June 12!Last chance to join us for workshops on Friday, 12 June, featuring hands-on learning, field excursions, and interactive scientific discussions across biogeochemistry, ecology, and Earth system science. Workshops: - 🧠 Introduction to Complexity Science Tools for Biogeochemists (09:00–11:30)Contact: m.metrak@uw.edu.pl
- 🌍 The Sävar Rising Coastline Mire Chronosequence (08:30–16:00, field excursion)Register: kevin.bishop@slu.se
- 💧 Precision Eco-Hydrology – Monitoring Tree Water Dynamics Under Extreme WeatherContact: Jose.Lopez@slu.se
- 🫧 Bubbles in Freshwater Biogeochemistry – A Brainstorming WorkshopContact: marcus.klaus@slu.se
- 🌲 Long-term Forest Field Experiments – Restructuring and StreamliningContact: ulf.johansson@slu.se
Places are limited and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the listed organizers to register. | |
BIOGEOMON2026@slu.se Department of Forest Ecology and Management , Editor: Dr. Tejshree Tiwari
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