Upcoming Astrobiology Conferences
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  • Origins 2026 (IAU Symposium 407)
    2026-07-05 to 2026-07-10, Paris, France

    This event will bring together experts from diverse fields—including chemistry, biology, planetary science, and astrophysics—to explore the origins of life and habitability on Earth and beyond. Hosted at the prestigious Muséum National d´Histoire Naturelle and Sorbonne University, the conference will highlight interdisciplinary research on the transition from non-living to living systems, focusing on early Earth environments, evolutionary processes, and the search for biosignatures in the universe.

    The program will feature the latest discoveries in prebiotic chemistry, the evolution of early life, and habitability across the Solar System and exoplanets, as well as philosophical and historical perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on the contributions of early-career researchers. This landmark event aims to strengthen international collaborations and advance our understanding of life’s emergence.

    Registration and abstract submission will open in October 2025, but you can already sign-up to receive up-to-date information (use the Link in the title).

  • 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly 2026
    2026-08-01 to 2026-08-09, Florence, Italy

    COSPAR 2026 will bring together approximately 3000 scientists and engineers from the all over the world to present the latest results in symposia covering all areas of space science from space life sciences to space exploration and offering also interesting opportunities for students and young scientists to get a general overview about space research and to start networking.

    There will be several Astrobiology-relevant sessions, including those organised by COSPAR Commission F (Life sciences as related to space), the COSPAR Panel on Planetary Protection, and by several others including Commission B.

  • Summer School “Icy Bodies and Life”
    2026-08-01 to 2026-08-08, Tartu, Estonia

    The summer school is going to provide the participant with comprehensive knowledge of icy bodies in the Solar System, from their formation in planetary systems to their role as potential habitats for life. This school is going to connect planetary science, astrochemistry, astrobiology, and space technology to examine how icy bodies like moons, comets, and asteroids form, evolve, and interact. During the school we will be carrying out asteroid observations with local telescopes.

  • Introduction to Planetary Protection
    2026-10-06 to 2026-10-08, Stuttgart, Germany

    This course provides an overview of international policies, standards and methodologies used to implement planetary protection measures in space missions. It includes discussions on compliance to UN Outer Space Treaty requiring space explorations to avoid harmful contamination of celestial bodies (including the Moon) and adverse changes in the environment of Earth (as a result of introduction of extra-terrestrial matter). Emphasis will be put on both theoretical, management and practical aspects of planetary protection, with hands-on laboratory training in microbial sampling and cleanroom activities. The course is taught by international experts in the field of planetary protection, with knowledge across multiple disciplines, as well as direct involvement in state-of-the-art astrobiology missions.

  • Training School "Mars and the Earthlings: Can we, and should we, go to Mars?"
    2026-10-08 to 2026-10-13, Obernai, France

    This training school stemmed from the European Astrobiology Institute’s Project Team “Mars and the Earthlings”, whose goal is to provide reliable information and foster healthy, evidence-based discussions on human Mars exploration.

    Among the topics to be covered are the Martian geology and climate, robotic missions to Mars, crewed orbital flight, permanent settlements on Mars, and terraforming. On top of technical and scientific challenges, each topic will be looked at from economic, legal, societal, psychological, and medical perspectives.

    In parallel to lectures, students will work on a group project aiming at developing a detailed and realistic scenario of the human exploration of Mars, with each group exploring one aspect of the mission (engineering, science, law, economics, ethics, etc.).

  • HWO2026 Conference: Where cutting-edge science shapes tomorrow's technology
    2026-11-30 to 2026-12-04, Paris (France)

    We are delighted to announce the second open community event for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), to be held in Paris, France, from November 30 to December 4, 2026. Building on the momentum of the inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C. (July 2025), this conference will unite expert scientists, engineers, and technology developers to define HWO as the ambitious mission capable of directly imaging "Earth 2.0" and addressing key astronomical questions of the latter half of this century.

    Planned as NASA Astrophysics’ next flagship mission, HWO is a multi-purpose observatory equipped with ultraviolet, optical, and infrared instrumentation. While one of its primary scientific drivers is the characterization of planets in the habitable zone and the search for biosignatures, its powerful capabilities will also enable the scientific community to investigate long-standing open questions in all domains of astrophysics (cosmology, stellar physics, extragalactic,...) and to confront emerging challenges we are only beginning to identify.
    HWO stands on the shoulders of giants, leveraging the knowledge and experience gained from the Hubble, James Webb, and Roman Space Telescopes. However, realising its full potential requires bold new technologies. Already identified during the HWO2025 conference, these technologies are now being rigorously developed and assessed by the HWO academic and industrial community.

    Given the strong interest from the European community, we are proud to organize HWO2026 in Europe. This event aims to showcase the unique scientific problems that only HWO can solve, inspire synergies with current and contemporary facilities, and foster interactions between scientific and engineering communities to drive the development of visionary technologies.


    Regular Registration: 2026-11-08