Hello all you Seismologists, eager to get together at EGU26!
We are now getting very close to the next EGU General Assembly, and of course we are looking forward to reconnecting with all of you at EGU26. In this blog post, we would like to summarise many of the events that are organised by the Seismology Division and ECS Representatives of the Seismology Division during EGU26. Grab your calendar, and make sure to come and meet us on many of these events! Always keep in mind that EGU is a massive conference – you will not be able to get to everything, so plan carefully and leave room to breathe!
Sunday, 03/05/2026
16:30-18:00: ECS Icebreaker (CopaBeach Vienna)
Join us on Sunday afternoon for the pre-GA BYO Icebreaker to connect with each other before the official GA starts. Formally organised by G, GD, ST, and PS Divisions, many other ECS scientists (including SM for sure!) will be there. We will meet at 15:30 at the Copa Beach (map link), which is next to Austria Center Vienna. This event is a Bring Your Own event, so do not forget to bring your own drinks and snacks (you can buy them in the beach booths, anyway)! If you are attending the EGU General Assembly for the first or second time, it is the best opportunity for starting your networking and learning some conference-attendance tips! From there we head towards EGU official Icebreaker reception.
18:30-21:00: EGU26 Opening Reception (Foyer F)
Join us to the EGU26 opening reception after the initial social event. It’s just a few minutes walking away. Following the official introduction, you can continue the ice-breaking.
*EVERY DAY*
10:15 – 10:45: ECS Coffee Break (next to EGU Booth, Hall X2)
In case you would like to have some ECS company during coffee breaks on any of the days, join the ECS crowd close to the EGU booth every morning during the first coffee break of the day. Every day there will be representatives present of the different divisions! We will update on instagram which coffeebreak the Seismology representative(s) will be there!
Monday, 04/05/2026
On Monday, the main event starts, so let’s use this day to have some navigation tips and hints for the conference, and meeting us “officially“!
10:45 –12:30: How to navigate EGU: tips and tricks (Room -2.82)
New at the EGU? Or still confused with the overwhelming number of presentations and people? Join this short course to learn how to navigate and make the best out of the EGU General Assembly.
12:45 – 13:45: Geodesy 101 (Room -2.62)
Would you like to have some interdisciplinary variation? On this day, we have Geodesy 101: A crash course for non-geodesists.
18:00 – 19:30: First-time Attendee Networking (EGU networking zone, Hall X2)
First time at EGU? Nervous or unsure how to make contacts at EGU? Meet the others like you, with a small assistance of the EGU crew. Place: EGU networking zone – next to EGU booth (Hall X2).
Tuesday, 05/05/2026
08:30 – 10:15: European Research Council (ERC) Funding Opportunities (Room -2.41/42)
Looking for some funding for your research? Then you could visit the European Research Council (ERC) Funding Opportunities to find out what funding schemes exist.
16:15 – 18:00: Geology 101 (Room -2.41/42)
Would you like to have even more interdisciplinary variation, and learn more about geology? You could attend Geology 101: An introduction for non-geologists. These kinds of sessions can teach you more about the geology of the subsurface that you’re investigating as a seismologist.
16:15 – 18:00: Up-Goer Five Challenge (Pico Spot 1b)
Or, in case you would like to do something very different, try the Up-Goer Five Challenge: Making Big Ideas Simpler by Talking About Them in Words We Use a Lot. Inspired by the XKCD comic that describes the Saturn V Rocket using only the thousand most common words in English (http://xkcd.com/1133/), the speakers are asked to present short (~5-minute) scientific talks using the same vocabulary (determined via the Up-Goer Five Text Editor: http://splasho.com/upgoer5).
18:00 – 19:30: ECS Networking Reception (Rooftop + Foyer C)
Would you like to connect with fellow Early Career Scientists (ECS) and grow your network? There is no registration and you are all invited to join the reception, where we have a chance to connect to ECSs from your own or other divisions! Drinks and some snacks are provided. Division signs will be displayed on the bar tables in case you want to find your division, and ECS representatives can be easily identified by their vests. Be aware that sometimes the event might be so popular that not all interested might fit it, so be sure to arrive early enough to save your spot
*HIGHLIGHT*
Wednesday, 06/05/2026
As it is almost tradition by now, the middle of the week gets busy!
12:45 – 13:45: Seismology Division Meeting (Room D2)
Join us for this year’s Seismology Division Meeting. Here the Division President Alice-Agnes Gabriel will present the newest information about our division and the ECS Seismology Team will inform you about their activities of the last year.
14:00 – 15:45: Seismology 101 (Room -2.41/42)
After pausing for a year, our beloved Seismology 101 course is back – and this time, we got a proper time slot, which means, we can cover more interesting stuff and be able to answer many more of your questions in the end!
While we won’t turn you into the next Charles Richter in one day (unfortunately), we aim to increase your awareness of how seismology can support geoscience. Each topic will be discussed in a non-technical manner, highlighting both strengths and potential limitations. This course will help non-seismologists better understand seismic data and foster enriched interdisciplinary discussions. This session is for everyone, it doesn’t matter if your main study focus is seismology or not, we will try to make it accessible for all of you. Everyone is welcome!
16:15 – 18:00: Exoplanets 101 (Room -2.41/42)
Are you still up for more interdisciplinary variation? Well, we still have you covered. The best thing, you can just stay seated after our Seismology 101 session, and join Exoplanets 101!
19:05 – 19:25: SM Division Outstanding ECS Award Lecture (Room M1)
SM Division Outstanding ECS Award Lecture by Kurama Okubo.
19:00 – 21:00: SM Early Career Scientist social dinner (register, Pizzeria Dolce Vita, bring Cash!)
Join us on Wednesday for the Early Career Scientist (ECS) social dinner of the Seismology Division. This will be the perfect opportunity to meet/reconnect with fellow ECSs of the Seismology Division. Also, you can meet the ECS Seismology Representatives Team and hear all about our activities and how to join. The dinner will be at the Pizzeria Dolce Vita (map link), please try to arrive on time. IMPORTANT: please sign up here by May 5th. CASH ONLY! A kind reminder that you will be paying for your own food/drinks. See you there!
Thursday, 07/05/2026
10:15 – 10:45: ECS Coffee Break Catch-Up (next to EGU booth, Hall X2)
Feel free to mingle and exchange impressions and ideas with other ECS at EGU26.
12:45 – 13:45: ECS Forum: Have your say!
Be part of the Early Career community and join the forum over lunchbreak!
Friday, 08/05/2026
16:15 – 18:00: Good programming practices for scientists (Room -2.41/42)
Do you need to improve your programming habits? You (or your collaborators) complain about your code? Then visit the course on Good programming practices for scientists. Essential rules for efficient programming.
We’re looking for new team members! Come join us:
Additional Information
All the networking events can be found on the pop-up event page of EGU.
Do you want to know more about the different geoscientific fields? All of the short courses and 101 courses can be found here. Many of EGU’s networking events can be found in the programme, just select the option “Networking (NET)” under “Union-wide events”.
Looking forward to seeing you all at EGU25!
All the best,
The ECS Representatives of the Seismology Division
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