IOTM 2023 - SPAIN

EARTHWORMS:
OUR UNDERESTIMATED CREATURES!

December 11th to 15th 2023

IN HONOR OF VICTOR POP

The Oligochaeta is composed of the mostly aquatic microdriles and the mostly terrestrial megadriles, better known as earthworms. This diverse group (around 5000 described species) is one of the most ecologically important in their respective habitats.

The main goal of the International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting (IOTM) is to  bring together experts in the field to exchange advances and to identify the current gaps in the knowledge of these important but poorly known animals, and to stimulate synergies, collaboration and the exchange of ideas. 

The main focus of these meetings is oligochaete taxonomy and phylogeny, but other aspects of their biology are integrated as well such as ecology, faunistics, phylogeography and evolutionary biology. 

The 9th International Oligochaete Taxonomy Meeting will carry on the tradition of previous meetings and will take place in San Lorenzo del Escorial in Spain, from Monday to Friday December 11th to 15th, 2023

It will include scientific sessions to present and discuss the results of your own research, as well as a taxonomy workshop with experts in the different oligochaete families. A guided visit to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial will allow the participants to know the iconic architectural jewel of Spanish Siglo de Oro (XVII century).

Participants will be hosted at the Royal University Center María Cristina, a private university residence located within the same historical-artistic site as the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial. 

This center possesses lecture halls and other facilities to develop the scientific sessions and taxonomy workshop, and individual rooms with private bath.

Directions from Madrid-Barajas Airport to Real Centro Universitario María Cristina (UCM)

Recommended itinerary: Barajas Airport Metro (Line 8) --- Nuevos Ministerios Station (change to Line 6 direction Moncloa) --- Moncloa Interchanger, Isla 1, Dársena 11, Bus 661 or 664 to San Lorenzo de El Escorial (55 min) --- Bus Station San Lorenzo de El Escorial to Real Centro Universitario María Cristina, P.º de los Alamillos, 2, walking  approximately 1km


More information about address and location below in contact.

Preliminary program

11th afternoon: Registration and Welcome Ceremony

12th, 13th, 15th mornings: Scientific Sessions

14th morning: Outreach Activities with Civil Society Associations

12th, 13th afternoons: Taxonomy Workshop

14th afternoon: Visit to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial and Gala Dinner


The program may change and more details will be provided soon.

Abstract submission deadline: 31th September

Registration deadline: 16th October

The registration fee will be 415€ (students)/450€ (general), all included (3 meals a day, accommodation, gala dinner, visit to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial).

More details about the payment method will be provided soon.

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Instructions for the submission of Abstracts

Please, download the file in ABSTRACT FORM below and follow the instructions.

Abstracts MUST BE submitted via internet (using the apply button below).

Abstracts by mail will NOT BE accepted.

Any doubt, please send an e-mail to: abstracts@iotm2023.org

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DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS SUBMISSIONS: SEPTEMBER 10th, 2023

Daniel F. Marchán

President IOTM 2023

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Darío J. Díaz Cosín

Vice President IOTM 2023

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Dolores Trigo

Secretary IOTM 2023

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Marta Novo

Staff

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Mónica Gutiérrez

Staff

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Irene de Sosa

Staff

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales & Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Rüdiger Schmelz

Staff

Universidad de Vigo

Marie L. C. Bartz

Staff

Centro Municipal de Cultura de Desenvolvimento de Idanha a Nova, Centro de Agricultura Regenerativa e Biológica & Universidade de Coimbra

Marie Bartz

Coodinator

Centro Municipal de Cultura de Desenvolvimento de Idanha a Nova, Centro de Agricultura Regenerativa e Biológica & Universidade de Coimbra

Csaba Csuzdi

Advisor

Eszterhazy Károly Catholic University

Samuel James

Advisor

Maharishi International University

Thembeka Nxele

Advisor

KwaZulu-Natal Museum

Carlos Fragoso

Advisor

Instituto de Ecología A.C.

Chih-Han Chang

Advisor

National Taiwan University

Rüdiger Schmelz

Advisor

Universidad de Vigo

Thibaud Decaëns

Advisor

Université de Montpellier

Jorge Domínguez

Advisor

Universidad de Vigo

Juan José Jiménez

Advisor

Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología

Marta Novo

Advisor

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

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  • Real Centro Universitario María Cristina (UCM) en el Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo del Escorial P.º de los Alamillos, 2, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain