Upcoming Astrobiology Conferences
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  • HACK-4-SAGES
    2026-03-09 to 2026-03-13, Online (hybrid)

    HACK-4-SAGES is an interdisciplinary and hybrid hackathon focused on one of the most fascinating questions in science: the origins of life on Earth! It is a four-day event where you`ll work on real-world scientific challenges using a digital twin approach.

  • Spring School "Tracking the evolution of planetary systems and planets"
    2026-04-15 to 2026-04-22, Liblice Castle (Liblice, Czech Republic)

    The EAI and the COST Action "The birth of solar systems" will organise the spring school "Tracking the evolution of planetary systems and planets". It will include:

    • Lectures

    • Poster sessions

    • Discussions

    • Practical exercises

    • Excursion: Prague for astronomers


    Bursaries are available for students and early career scientists from most European countries

  • Submit Astrobiology Sessions for EGU2026
    2026-05-03 to 2026-05-08, Vienna, Austria

    Submission for Astrobiology related sessions at EGU 2026 is now possible. Proposals form early-career scientists are welcomed.

    The EGU General Assembly 2026 will take place on-site in Vienna at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV) and online, from 3 to 8 May 2026.
    In addition to scientific sessions, you are also encouraged to propose:
    • Short Courses (SCs)
    • Union Symposia (US)
    • Great Debates (GDB)

    Before submitting your proposal, please:
    Confirm that all conveners agree to take part in the proposed session. A reminder: Convening teams should strive for diversity in terms of gender, career stage, nationality, and scientific approach. EGU is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and diverse convener teams help ensure broader perspectives and participation across our community.


  • Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon)
    2026-05-17 to 2026-05-22, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

    The Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) convenes the global astrobiology community every two years to share discoveries, foster collaboration, and shape future research. Join scientists, students, educators, policymakers, and organizations in Madison, WI, 17–22 May 2026, for a vibrant, community-organized forum advancing astrobiology and its role in a sustainable future.

    Sessions include Session 17: Interpreting Signs of Life on Evolving Oxic and Anoxic Worlds, which explores how Earth’s changing atmospheric history informs the interpretation of biosignatures on exoplanets, and Session 06: Exoplanet Surface Biosignatures, dedicated to planetary-scale surface signals (such as pigment-driven spectral features) that can complement atmospheric biosignatures and reduce false positives. Together, these sessions connect Earth’s deep-time record with future observations from missions like JWST and the Habitable Worlds Observatory.

  • Origins Center 2026 Conference
    2026-05-18 to 2026-05-20, Kerkrade, The Netherlands

    Questions about the origin and nature of life — and whether it might exist beyond Earth — have a rare power to pull disciplines together. This spring, the Origins Center will bring that full breadth to Kerkrade for their 2026 conference at Abdij Rolduc, a nearly 900-year-old medieval abbey and one of the official Top 100 Dutch heritage monuments.

    Across three days, a multidisciplinary community will share recent developments and spark new collaborations.

    The conference themes are:
    · The origin of life
    · Evolution of life and planet
    · Life and biosignatures on other planets
    · Metabolism, from genes to function
    · From cells to organisms
    · Engaging society

    Abstracts for contributed talks are welcome for submission.

    Registration + abstract submission deadline: 2026-02-13

  • ILASOL 2026
    2026-06-02 to 2026-06-02, Jerusalem, Israel

    ILASOL is an Israeli scientific society dedicated to the study of the origin and early evolution of life on Earth, as well as its existence and dispersal throughout the universe. ILASOL was established in 1987 and has been a member of FAO (the Federation of Astrobiology Organizations) since January 2005. ILASOL holds an annual meeting each year, about the origin of life and astrobiology.

    Deadline for contributons: 2026-04-30

  • 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.

    Abstract Submission: 2026-02-13
    Early registration: 2026-05-17