Transformations conference

The conference takes place 7th till 10th April 2026.

Keynote speakers

Dr. K.M. (Kim) Cohen - Assistant Professor Quaternary Geology, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University

Dr. U. (Umberto) Lombardo - Research Director, Institute of environmental science and technology (ICTA-UAB), Autonomus University of Barcelona

Dr. W. (Welmoed) Out - Wood and Charcoal Specialist, Archol, Leiden

E. (Eveline) Altena, MA - Scientific Researcher, Lecturer in ancient human DNA, department of Human Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center

Preliminary Program

April 7

10:00
Start registration
11:00
Opening/Welcome
11:15 - 12:30
Presentations
12:30 - 14:00
Poster session and lunch
14:00 - 17:00
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
17:00 - 19:00
Reception

April 8

09:00 - 12:30
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
12:30 - 14:00
Poster session and lunch
14:00 - 17:00
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)

April 9

09:00 - 12:30
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
12:30 - 14:00
Poster session and lunch
14:00 - 17:00
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
19:00 - 22:00
Conference dinner

April 10

09:00 - 12:30
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
12:30 - 14:00
Poster session and lunch
14:00 - 16:00
Presentations and closing (incl. coffee/tea break)