17-19 August 2026
Dear Carabidologists, colleagues and friends,
The 22nd European Carabidologists Meeting is moving north to the vibrant city of Tartu, Estonia. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Connecting Scales: Carabid Responses from Genes to Landscapes,” covering a wide range of topics. The three-day meeting will take place at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, where we will share knowledge and diverse perspectives on carabids, from the gene level to the landscape scale.
The meeting will include scientific talks and poster sessions, as well as lively discussions over coffee. A special dinner and a field trip are planned, giving participants the chance to enjoy both the nature around the Tartu area and the local cuisine.
Registration and the call for abstracts for the 22nd ECM will be open until the beginning of May 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tartu!
Important dates
1 November 2025 Launch of registration and call for abstracts
1 April 2026 Early bird registration closing
1 May 2026 Abstract submission closing
1 August 2026 Registration deadline
17 - 19 August 2026 Conference
Keynote speaker
We are pleased to announce Dr. Fabian A. Boetzl as a keynote speaker at the 22nd European Carabidologists’ Meeting.
Dr. Boetzl is an expert in ecology and biodiversity, with a particular focus on insect communities, land-use change, and ecosystem functioning. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of how environmental change shapes biodiversity patterns and ecological processes across landscapes.
His work centers on enhancing agricultural landscapes to support biodiversity conservation and the provision of natural ecosystem services. He has contributed extensively to research on natural pest control, exploring how landscape structure and crop management influence interactions between pests, their natural enemies, and overall biodiversity across spatial and temporal scales.
Programme at a Glance
17 August 2026
9:00-17:00
Sessions
18 August 2026
Sessions, Excursion and Dinner
19 August 2026
9:00-17:00
Sessions
Coming Soon!
Fees
Early bird 550 €
Student 500 €
Regular 600 €
Accompanying person 150 € (includes welcome reception, excursion and conference dinner)
Registration fee INCLUDES:
- Access to all scientific sessions, exhibitions, and poster areas
- Welcome reception
- Coffee breaks and lunches during the event
- Excursion
- Conference dinner
- Delegate kit
- Certificate of attendance
- All taxes
Registration fee EXCLUDES:
- Accommodation
Scientific Commitee
Dr. Gabor L. Lövei (Denmark)
Prof. Eve Veromann (Estonia)
Dr. Zoltan Elek (Hungary)
Uno Roosileht (Estonia)
Wouter Dekoninck (Belgium)
Dr. Enno Merivee (Estonia)
Organising Committee
Prof. Eve Veromann
Dr. Linda-Liisa Veromann
Dr. Karin Nurme
Dr. Riina Kaasik
Dr. Silva Vilumets
Dr. Anne Mürk
Triin Sellis, MSc
Contact
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