First Annual Meeting of the DGP 2026
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March 16-18, 2026
Freie Universität Berlin, Campus Lankwitz, Malteserstr. 74-100, Berlin, Germany
The recently founded German Society for Planetary Research (DGP) and the Europlanet Germany Regional Hub organised the first annual planetary science conference (DGP 2026) on 16-18 March 2026. The annual meeting made activities in the field of planetary research in Germany more visible, promoted scientific exchange, and strengthened cooperation between researchers, institutions, and companies.
At DGP 2026, 212 participants attended — not only DGP members, but also researchers from the wider planetary science community and space industry. Our goal is to establish the Annual Meeting as a forum for everyone engaged in planetary sciences — including solar system and exoplanet research as well as space engineering.
In addition to scientific talks and posters, DGP 2026 included several complementary events, including overviews of institutes engaged in planetary research and exploration, presentations of industry activities, as well as flash talks from early-career professionals.
The meeting also hosted the General Assembly of the DGP and of the early-career network DPGEC.
Keynote Talks
- Jörn Helbert, ESA: Solar System Science in the European Space Agency - where are we now and where are we going
- Eberhard Bachem, DLR Space Agency: Status des Programms Erforschung des Weltraums
- Thomas Driebe, DLR Space Agency: Status des Programms Forschung & Exploration
- Solmaz Adeli, Institut für Weltaumforschung: The BepiColombo Mission
- Rolf Janovsky; OHB System: Activities on planetary science and planetary defense
Scientific Organizing Committee
- Heike Rauer, Freie Universität Berlin
- Bastian Gundlach, Universität Münster
- Thorsten Kleine, Max-Planck-Institut für Sonnensystemforschung
- Stephan Ulamec, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
- Carsten Güttler, Universität Münster
- Martin Pätzold, RIU-Planetenforschung Köln
- Lena Noack, Freie Universität Berlin
- Enrico Stoll, Technische Universität Berlin
- Dirk Plettemeier, Technische Universität Dresden
- Hakan Kayal,Universität Würzburg
- Marie Dannemann, Freie Universität Berlin
Important Deadlines and Milestones
| February 1st 2026: | Abstract submission deadline |
| February 25th 2026: | Final program announcement |
| March 1st 2026: | Registration deadline |
| March 8th 2026: | Late poster abstract submission closes |
| March 16th-18th 2026: | DGP 2026 |
