Lithosphere 2026 Symposium November 16-18, 2026                                            

The National ILP Committee of Finland organizes the 14th Lithosphere Symposium on Nov. 16–18, 2026 at the University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. The symposium for all geoscientists studying the lithosphere in general and the Fennoscandian lithosphere in particular. The language of the symposium is English.

The symposium will feature a keynote talk by a soon-to-be-announced speaker in addition to other invited presenters.

The symposium covers the following topics:

• Fennoscandian lithosphere from upper crust to asthenosphere
• Precambrian and Phanerozoic evolution of Fennoscandian lithosphere
• 3D and 4D modeling of lithosphere structures and evolution
• Orogenies: Structure, deformation, magmatism and metamorphism
• Neotectonics, seismicity, deglaciation and postglacial uplift of Fennoscandia
• Natural resources and metallogeny
• Scientific drilling projects in Fennoscandia
• Geophysical studies of lithosphere structures
• Short communications and briefings on new and on-going projects

Registration is now open. Publications from previous Lithosphere Symposia can be found here.

Lithosphere 2026 Symposium Flyer                                            

Please feel free to download and print copies of the Lithosphere 2026 meeting flyer for posting in your department, survey or organisation. We welcome national and international contributions from researchers studying any of the themes posted above.

Participation fees and practicalities                                            

• Fee for regular participation: 130 €
• Fee for student participation (includes postgraduate students): 30 €
• Late registration fee after normal registration deadline until start of the meeting: 150 €, no student discount
• The participation fee includes the coffee/tea service during breaks and an ice-breaker party. The fee is charged by invoicing the participant after registration.
• Self-paid lunch may be bought at several restaurants near the meeting venue.
• Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their travel and accommodation.

Social program                                            

Ice Breaker

Time: November 16, 2026, 17:30 onwards
An ice breaker is included in the registration price. Details about the location will be added soon.

Conference "dinner"

Time: November 17, 2026, 18:30 onwards
This will be an informal event. Details coming soon.

Deadlines                                            

Registration opens: September 9, 2026
Abstract submission closes: October 9, 2026
Selection of presentations for orals and posters: October 16, 2026
Normal registration (including payment) closes: October 31, 2026
Meeting starts on November 16 (Mon) at 12:00 and ends on November 18 (Wed) at 14:30

Symposium venue                                            

Saalasti Hall, University of Oulu
Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90570 Oulu, Finland

Organizing committee                                            

Hanna Silvennoinen (hanna.silvennoinen@oulu.fi), University of Oulu, Kari Moisio, University of Oulu, Suvi Heinonen, University of Helsinki, Kaisa Nikkilä, Åbo Akademi University, Nikolas Ovaskainen (nikolas.ovaskainen@gtk.fi), Geological Survey of Finland, Jochen Kamm, Geological Survey of Finland, Hannu Koivula, National Land Survey of Finland, Riikka Kietäväinen, University of Helsinki, David Whipp, University of Helsinki, Alan Bischoff, University of Turku, Perttu Mikkola, Geological Survey of Finland

Contact address: Lito-2026@oulu.fi