SILICAMICS 5 conference
We are pleased to announce that the next SILICAMICS Conference will take place in Vigo, Spain, from 27 September to 1 October 2027, hosted at Hotel Attica21.
The SILICAMICS interdisciplinary conference series was launched in 2015 under the initiative of the international Silica Group (Brest, France), with the aim of developing an integrative approach to better understand the geochemical and biogeochemical cycle, biosilicification and silicifiers across past, present, and future oceans. By bringing together experts in chemistry, biogeochemistry, biochemistry, physiology, and genomics, SILICAMICS provides a unique international forum for scientists exploring the many facets of silicon cycling and silicification processes across marine and terrestrial environments. The meeting brings together researchers from different disciplines to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and discuss the latest advances in our understanding of silicon cycling across marine and terrestrial environments.
The 2027 edition will continue this tradition by combining a stimulating and collaborative atmosphere, oral presentations, poster sessions, and ample opportunities for scientific discussions and networking. The conference format will include a welcome reception, shared accommodation and meal setting to encourage interactions among participants. Building on the strong and active SILICAMICS Early-Career Researchers community, dedicated activities will be organised to further promote exchanges, networking, and collaboration among early-career scientists.
The scientific programme will cover five main themes:
- Geochemical Processes and Fluxes
- Marine and Terrestrial Silicifiers
- Silicification and omics
- Modelling
- Polar Seas
We look forward to welcoming the SILICAMICS community, as well as new colleagues interested in the many facets of silicon science, to Vigo and to sharing an exciting week of scientific exchange, discussions, and collaborations focused on the fascinating role of silicon in Earth’s systems.
Further information about registration, abstract submission, and the detailed programme will be announced soon.