D-A-CH Geobiology Symposium 2026

View of Aletsch Glacier between mountains.

24-25 September, 2026

Lausanne Switzerland

We are excited to announce the return of the D-A-CH Geobiology Symposium to Switzerland, the annual meeting bringing together early career researchers in the field of geobiology to share their research and build international networks. This is the 5th edition of the symposium, and details from last year’s event can be found here.

This symposium provides an opportunity to discuss a range of topics at the interface of biology and geology, spanning microbial ecology, biogeochemical cycles, environment-microorganism interactions, environmental remediation, and groundwater ecosystems.

Participation is free of charge. We look forward to seeing you in Lausanne!

Register here by ~~31 July 2026~~ 7 August 2026 (deadline extended)

Wednesday 23 September

Mont-Terri Rock Laboratory Excursion

Join us for a free guided tour of the Mont-Terri Rock Laboratory, where we will explore this deep underground research facility. We will meet at the St. Ursanne station, which you can reach by train from Lausanne. Participants will need to cover their own transportation costs, and we recommend booking from SBB in advance. Please bring warm clothes and a packed lunch (Maximum no. of participants 35).

Thursday 24 September

9.00 – 18.00: Talks and poster presentations
18.00: Dinner and social event

Friday 25 September

9.00 – 14.00: Talks and poster presentations

Roundtable Speakers

Prof. Dr. Marco Keiluweit

Professor of the Soil Biogeochemistry Group, Faculty of Geosciences and the Environment (FGSE), University of Lausanne (Switzerland)

Dr. Prachi Joshi

Research Scientist at Soil Functions and Dynamics Group, Forest and Soil Ecology, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Dynamics (WSL)