We are delighted to announce that registration and abstract submission is now open for the 19th UK Planetary Forum Early Careers Meeting (ECM), which will be held on Friday 9th January 2026, hosted by the Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck, at the Birkbeck Clore Management Centre, in Bloomsbury, London.
The UKPF ECM is designed to bring together early career researchers from across the UK for a day of networking and knowledge sharing. This event provides a supportive environment for early career scientists to present their research to peers and receive constructive feedback, offering valuable preparation for larger, international conferences. Presentations will include both talks and posters, showcasing the diversity of work taking place in planetary science. We welcome contributions from all aspects of planetary science, including but not limited to: planetary surfaces, interiors, atmospheres and magnetospheres, habitability and astrobiology, meteorites, (exo)planets and their moons.
Key Details
- Event: 19th UKPF Early Careers Meeting
- For: Early Career Researchers, including postgraduate masters and PhD students as well as postdoctoral researchers within their first two years.
- Date: Friday 9th January 2026
- Location: Birkbeck Clore Management Centre, Torrington Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7JL
- Cost: Completely free!
- Registration Link: UKPF ECM 2026 Registration Form – Registration deadline: Wednesday 17th December 2025.
- **Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 31st October 2025 (23:59)**
- Abstract Submission: Abstracts should be uploaded via the upload link in the registration form. Max. one A4 page only including figures and references – see Abstract Template in the attached document. The abstract upload link will open a new tab in your browser window. *Please ensure you return to the original form to complete your registration.*
- Abstract Guidance: See the attached ‘Tips to writing a good abstract’ guide, particularly the section about creating accessible content. The attached document also includes an Abstract Template, which we ask you to follow for accessibility and consistency.
We encourage attendees to join us in person, but virtual attendance will also be offered for those unable to travel.
For enquiries regarding accessibility, registration or abstract submission, please contact us at ukpf-ecm-2026@ucl.ac.uk.
For more information, check out the meeting page on our website: UKPF ECM 2026 webpage.
