Thank you for an inspiring 6th Baltic Earth Conference!

From 13 – 17 April 2026 the 6th Baltic Earth Conference took place in Heringsdorf, Usedom, Germany. In total, 127 participants gathered in Heringsdorf for the conference, among which were 51 Early Career Scientists. For some participants, it was the first conference which they attended so far. The participants came from 14 different countries: Germany, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Ukraine, France, Italy, China and the USA. In total, 64 talks were given and 55 posters were presented. Since there were no parallel sessions during the conference, the participants could attend all talks. Furthermore, five keynote speakers presented their work and research areas. Shortly before the conference, the Baltic Earth Science Steering Group (BESSG) and Baltic Earth Senior Advisory Board (BESAB) members had already met on the 12th of April at the conference venue in Heringsdorf for their 25th BESSG/BESAB Meeting.

Besides the scientific programme, the participants attended a performance by the Shanty Choir Usedom during the Icebreaker event, a guided English excursion through Heringsdorf, an Early Career Scientist event and the conference dinner.

On the last day of the conference, the two best oral and poster presentations by Early Career Scientists were awarded.

We are looking foward to seeing you at the next Baltic Earth Conference in 2028!

BESSG/BESAB Meeting; Conference Hall; Icebreaker Event with the Shanty Choir Usedom (from left to right); credit: S. Ehlers, IBES