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 - Senior specialist Archaeobotany, Archol, Leiden

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

Programme

Download the conference booklet (includes the full programme)

April 7

10:00
Start registration
11:00
Opening/Welcome
11:10 - 12:40
Presentations
12:40 - 13:45
Poster session and lunch
13:45 - 17:10
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
17:10
Reception

April 8

09:00 - 12:20
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
12:20 - 13:35
Poster session and lunch
13:35 - 17:00
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)

April 9

09:00 - 12:20
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
12:20 - 13:25
Poster session and lunch
13:25 - 17:00
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
19:00
Conference dinner

April 10

09:00 - 12:15
Presentations (incl. coffee/tea break)
12:15 - 13:30
Poster session and lunch
13:30 - 16:25
Presentations and closing (incl. coffee/tea break)