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SUMMARY:State of the World's Plants and Fungi Symposium
DESCRIPTION:State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Symposium\, on the digitisation of herbarium and fungarium collections\, including its applications and implications. In Kew Gardens (and online) from 29 June to 1 July 2026. More information: https://www.kew.org/science/engage/get-involved/conferences/sotwpf-symposium Registration deadline is 29 May 2026.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/state-of-the-worlds-plants-and-fungi-symposium/
LOCATION:Kew gardens\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260630T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260630T210000
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SUMMARY:6th FunDive Webinar: Beyond the Microscope - Laboulbeniomycetes
DESCRIPTION:The FunDive consortium presents its recurrent webinar series on mycological topics.\nThis sixth webinar will be given by Danny Haelewaters who introduces us to the world and study of Laboulbeniomycetes. \nThe webinar will last about one hour\, including time for questions. \nPlease note that webinars are recorded and will be shared afterwards via the FunDive website. Please sign up [registration link] so we can keep track of the number of participants and adjust accordingly. You will receive an email with the join link. The webinar is hosted on Microsoft Teams. \nSchedule \n19:55 Opening and short introduction  (Dr. Marta Tischer and Glen Dierickx)\n20:00 Danny Haelewaters —  Beyond the Microscope: Phylogenetics and Phylogenomics Transforming\nthe Study of Laboulbeniomycetes?\n21:40 Discussion and questions\n21:00 End \nIf you cannot find the meeting link or have lost your invitation email\, the direct link will be posted here shortly before the start. \nExtended topic description \nDanny Haelewaters ( Laboratory of Fungal Ecology and Evolution\,  Institute of Entomology\, Czechia and Research Group Mycology at Ghent University\, Belgium). \nThe talk will focus on Laboulbeniales microfungi. Traditionally\, their study depended solely on morphological characteristics. Our group is using phylogenetics and phylogenomics to resolve outstanding issues such as species delimitation\, classification within the order Laboulbeniales\, and placement of the class among Ascomycota. For example\, the discovery of cryptic diversity and within-species phenotypic plasticity makes the use of molecular data necessary in species delimitation. Multi-locus phylogenetic data are showing that the fly-associated genus Stigmatomyces in its traditional sense is paraphyletic and falls apart in multiple clades. And finally\, phylogenomic data reveal that Laboulbeniomycetes and Sordariomycetes are not sister classes\, as previously shown (based on both ribosomal-only and six-locus phylogenetic data).
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/6th-fundive-webinar-beyond-the-microscope-laboulbeniomycetes/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
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SUMMARY:8th European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 8th ECCB in Leiden\, where researchers\, policymakers\, and practitioners will have the opportunity share knowledge and exchange ideas. Not only will this congress present exciting scientific research\, but we will also showcase successful collaborations and build bridges between stakeholders and disciplines.  The meeting will provide an important opportunity to tackle the issues that we all face in everyday life\, including how to communicate the biodiversity conservation message effectively\, and   how to maintain a dialogue in difficult political or social circumstances.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/8th-european-congress-of-conservation-biology-eccb-2026/
LOCATION:Leiden\, Leiden\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="Europe Region of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) in collaboration with Leiden University":MAILTO:eccb2026@congressbydesign.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
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SUMMARY:BMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The British Mycological Society is one of the oldest learned societies in the UK\, with the overarching mission to promote mycological science internationally. BMS Annual Scientific Meeting is a vibrant event attracting attendees from the UK and further afield\, and providing an excellent forum for researchers studying all aspects mycology. Learn more: https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/asm.html
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/bms-annual-scientific-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Holloway\, University of London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
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SUMMARY:4th BioSyst.EU Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Uppsala University in collaboration with the Swedish Systematics Association are happy to announce the 4th BioSyst EU meeting: 17-19th of August 2026\, in Uppsala Sweden. \nThe three day meeting will focus on talks and workshops on the topic of systematics and strengthening the collaboration and networks of systematists in Europe. \nHistorical sites where Linneaus worked and lived will be visited and there is an option to stay also to Thursday the 20th for further excursions in this historical area of Sweden. \nThere will also be an early career meeting on Sunday the 16th for students and early career researchers to get to know each other.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/4th-biosyst-eu-meeting/
LOCATION:Uppsala\, Sweden
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
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SUMMARY:7th FunDive Webinar: Progress on Sequencing Fungal Type Specimens (WP1)
DESCRIPTION:The FunDive consortium presents its recurrent webinar series on mycological topics.\nThis seventh webinar will be given by Anton Savchenko who talks about the progress in FunDive’s WP1 on Type sequencing. \nThe webinar will last about one hour\, including time for questions. \nPlease note that webinars are recorded and will be shared afterwards via the FunDive website. Please sign up [registration link] so we can keep track of the number of participants and adjust accordingly. You will receive an email with the join link. The webinar is hosted on Microsoft Teams. \n\nSchedule \n19:55 Opening and short introduction  (Dr. Marta Tischer and Glen Dierickx)\n20:00 Anton Savchenko  — Sequencing of fungal type specimens in FunDive project\n21:30 Discussion and questions\n21:00 End \nIf you cannot find the meeting link or have lost your invitation email\, the direct link will be posted here shortly before the start.\nIf you have issues please reach out via glen.dierickx@ugent.be \nExtended topic description \nAnton Savchenko (Naturalis Biodiversity Center\, The Netherlands). \nThe talk will focus on progress made so far within FunDive WP1\, which aims to improve fungal species identification and unambiguous communication through DNA barcoding and annotation of type specimens. Anton has been responsible for generating sequence data and developing the bioinformatic workflows for type specimens gathered through FunDive. He will present the different sequencing approaches used\, discuss the challenges encountered\, and share some preliminary results.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/7th-fundive-webinar-progress-on-sequencing-fungal-type-specimens-wp1/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T210000
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SUMMARY:8th FunDive Webinar: Fungal community resilience - Fire fungi in Patagonia
DESCRIPTION:The FunDive consortium presents its recurrent webinar series on mycological topics.\nThis eight webinar will be given by Alexandre Raimbault who introduces us to the resilience of fungal communities following wildfires. \nThe webinar will last about one hour\, including time for questions. \nPlease note that webinars are recorded and will be shared afterwards via the FunDive website. Please sign up [registration link] so we can keep track of the number of participants and adjust accordingly. You will receive an email with the join link. The webinar is hosted on Microsoft Teams. \nSchedule \n19:55 Opening and short introduction  (Dr. Marta Tischer and Glen Dierickx)\n20:00: Assessing the resilience of fungal communities after wildfire from co-occurrence networks and topological analyses in Patagonia\, Argentina (Alexandre Raimbault)\n20:40 Discussion and questions\n21:00 End \nIf you cannot find the meeting link or have lost your invitation email\, the direct link will be posted here shortly before the start.\nIf you have issues please reach out via glen.dierickx@ugent.be \nExtended topic description \nAlexandre Raimbault (Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia). \nAlexandre will present preliminary work on fungal community resilience after wildfires in Patagonia\, Argentina\, using co-occurrence networks and topological analyses to assess changes in mycorrhizal\, saprotrophic\, and whole fungal communities. He will also talk about how these changes relate to soil nutrient dynamics\, based on preliminary results from the Fire-Adapt project. Further\, he will shortly touch upon how such network-based approaches could be applied to FunDive datasets.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/8th-fundive-webinar-fungal-community-resilience-fire-fungi-in-patagonia/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
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SUMMARY:9th Balkan Botanical Congress
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to participate in the IX Balkan botanical congress\, which will be held from 8 to 12 October 2026 in Podgorica\, Montenegro\, organized by the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts\, the University of Montenegro\, and the Natural History Museum of Montenegro (more information: https://canu.me/\, https://www.ucg.ac.me/\, https://pmcg.co.me/).\n\n\nPodgorica\, the capital of Montenegro\, is the country’s largest urban center\, recognizable for its rivers and sunlit landscapes\, where rich natural heritage harmoniously intertwines with a contemporary urban spirit\, creating an inspiring setting for scientific dialogue and international cooperation. Situated at the transition between Mediterranean and continental climate zones\, it is characterized by a remarkable diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. Owing to its outstanding natural values and rich biodiversity\, four protected areas stand out within its territory – Nature park “Komovi”\, Nature park “Zeta River”\, Natural Monument “Park Forest Gorica” and Natural Monument “Cave Magara” (see more: https://podgorica.me/\, https://www.auzp.me/zasticena-podrucja/).\n\n\nThe aim of organizing the IX Balkan botanical congress is to bring together scientists\, researchers\, and experts from the region and beyond\, in order to exchange the latest knowledge in the field of botany and related disciplines\, including mycology . The Congress seeks to strengthen regional and international cooperation\, encourage interdisciplinary research\, and promote joint initiatives in the study and conservation of plant diversity in the Balkans.\n\n\nThe program of the Congress includes tree lecture days that will allow plenary\, oral and poster presentations\, social events\, and two excursions – mid-congress and a post-congress field trip.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/9th-balkan-botanical-congress/
LOCATION:Podgorica\, Montenegro
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
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SUMMARY:the Seventh Congress of Ecologists of North Macedonia with international participation
DESCRIPTION:The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that the Seventh Congress of Ecologists of North Macedonia with international participation will be held at Hotel Drim\, Struga\, from 15–18 October 2026. \nThe scientific program will be organized into seven thematic sections\, covering a wide range of topics and reflecting the diversity and advancement of ecological research in recent years. \nThe official language of the Congress will be English. \nFor detailed information\, please visit the 1st Announcement – 7th Congress of Ecologists (https://congress.mes.org.mk/1st-announcement/) \nWe warmly invite you to join us and look forward to welcoming you in Struga.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/the-seventh-congress-of-ecologists-of-north-macedonia-with-international-participation/
LOCATION:Hotel Drim\, Struga\, North Macedonia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T150000
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CREATED:20261012T062337Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Urban Mushrooms:  Identification Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 15 October\, join fungal enthusiasts\, citizen scientists\, and mycologists across Europe for a special online Identification Hackathon as part of the FunDive campaign! Our goal is simple: improve and verify as many fungal observation records as possible from our Mission Urban Mushrooms project on iNaturalist: inaturalist.org/projects/mission-urban-mushrooms \n\nGoogle Meet Link: meet.google.com/rqd-gtng-yas \n\nTwo ways of joining the event: \n1️⃣ Join our Live Online Meeting (9:00 – 15:00 CET): Drop in anytime to collaborate with fellow identifiers\, ask questions\, and help solve tricky mushroom IDs together!  \n2️⃣ Identify Individually: Can’t make the call? Join the project on iNaturalist and review observation records independently whenever you have time throughout the day!
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/mission-urban-mushrooms-identification-hackathon/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
CREATED:20261026T215444Z
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SUMMARY:9th FunDive Webinar: Deadwood in FunDive - WP4 preliminary results
DESCRIPTION:The FunDive consortium presents its recurrent webinar series on mycological topics.\nThis ninth webinar will explore deadwood fungal ecology and preliminary findings from FunDive Work Package 4 (WP4). Deadwood expert and consortium leader Prof. Dr. Jacob Heilmann-Clausen will introduce the ecological importance of deadwood and the factors shaping fungal diversity. Dr. Franziska Richter and Glen Dierickx will then present preliminary WP4 results from deadwood eDNA analyses and fruitbody-based sampling\, respectively. \nThe webinar will last about one hour\, including time for questions. \nPlease note that webinars are recorded and will be shared afterwards via the FunDive website. Please sign up [registration link] so we can keep track of the number of participants and adjust accordingly. You will receive an email with the join link. The webinar is hosted on Microsoft Teams. \nSchedule \n19:55 Opening and short introduction  (Dr. Marta Tischer and Glen Dierickx)\n20:00 – Introduction to deadwood fungal ecology – Prof. Dr. Jacob Heilmann-Clausen\n20:20 – Exploring fungal diversity in deadwood using eDNA: Preliminary results from WP4 – Dr. Franziska Richter\n20:30 – Investigating deadwood fungi through fruitbody-based sampling: Preliminary results from WP4 – Glen Dierickx\n20:40 – Discussion and questions\n21:00 End \nIf you cannot find the meeting link or have lost your invitation email\, the direct link will be posted here shortly before the start.\nIf you have issues please reach out via glen.dierickx@ugent.be \nExtended topic description \nProf. Dr. Jacob Heilmann-Clausen (University of Copenhagen) will introduce the ecology of deadwood-associated fungi\, highlighting the environmental and ecological factors that shape fungal diversity and the role of deadwood in biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration. His presentation will provide the ecological context for the preliminary findings from FunDive WP4 (Sampling Fungal Communities by Environmental DNA). \nDr. Franziska Richter will present preliminary results from eDNA analyses of Pinus deadwood samples collected within the FunDive project. She will explore the fungal communities detected in deadwood and compare these findings with those obtained from soil samples\, highlighting similarities and differences between the two substrates. \nGlen Dierickx will present complementary results from fungal fruitbodies collected on deadwood and sampled using an approach analogous to eDNA sampling. His presentation will explore how these fruitbody-based samples contribute to our understanding of deadwood-associated fungal diversity and complement the eDNA findings.
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/9th-fundive-webinar-deadwood-in-fundive-wp4-preliminary-results/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270813
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
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SUMMARY:International Mycological Congress (IMC13)
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 International Mycological Congress (IMC13) will be held in Incheon\, South Korea from August 8 to August 12\, 2027. This prestigious event will bring together leading scientists\, researchers\, and enthusiasts from around the world to share their latest findings and insights in the field of mycology. The congress will feature keynote lectures by renowned experts\, oral and poster presentations\, interactive workshops\, and ample networking opportunities. More information can be found on the conference webpage: https://www.imc13.kr/
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/international-mycological-congress-imc13/
LOCATION:Incheon\, Korea\, Songdo Convensia\, Incheon\, Korea\, Republic of
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271008
DTSTAMP:20261108T040859
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SUMMARY:The FORESTT International Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:The FORESTT International Conference 2027 will take place in Metz\, France\, from 5 to 7 October 2027. It will bring together 1\,000–1\,200 participants from academia\, research organisations\, public institutions\, the forestry sector\, and civil society. \nThe conference aims to explore how to strengthen the resilience of forest social-ecological systems in the face of global environmental change. \nResearchers\, PhD students\, forestry professionals\, and policy experts are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations or posters within one of the 31 thematic symposia. Contributions may include original research\, preliminary findings\, methodological advances\, case studies\, scientific reviews\, and innovative approaches to forest management. \nThe conference will provide an opportunity to exchange interdisciplinary knowledge\, foster international collaborations\, and develop solutions for more sustainable and resilient forest ecosystems. \nAbstract submission deadline: 13 December 2026
URL:https://fun-dive.eu/event/the-forestt-international-conference-2027/
LOCATION:Metz\, France
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