This one-day event aims to bring together local evolution researchers with networking sessions. Attendees will have the chance of presenting their work in the form of short talks or poster sessions. Besides, those interested can participate in a science-inspired art contest.

This year's edition will also feature a keynote lecture by an invited speaker, and the program will also include a panel discussion on career paths with former IBE PhD students.

Key dates

• 3 July – Registration and abstract submission open

• 6 September – Deadline for registration and abstract submission

• 18 September – Notification of selected oral and poster presentations

• 15 October – Symposium The attendance is free!

However, registration is required (there is limited capacity):

https://forms.gle/MWHfcyXT4gS3rhEF7

Everyone is invited to come!

Abstract submissions Please send your abstracts for all presentation formats through email ([email protected]) before September 6th.

Templates can be found in this Drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G9UwVYdr0GLaQs5sZHqKjVQ2l3WQQDX7

• Posters should be size A0 and portrait.
• Short talks will last a maximum of 10 minutes besides 2 additional minutes for questions.

For any inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

More details on the program and speakers will be announced soon.

Event location

The symposium will take place at the CMIMA (Centre Mediterrani d'Investigacions Marines i Ambientals) in Barcelona, Spain, on 15 October 2026.