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)