22nd Conference of the German Ichthyological Society (GfI) e.V. from 12 to 15 November 2026 at the Museum Koenig Bonn

We welcome contributions on ALL ASPECTS OF ICHTHYOLOGY, such as fish biodiversity (regional and international), morphology, physiology and ethology, evolution, systematics and taxonomy, fish species conservation, scientific aquaristics and applied fish ecology.

Registration >>> https://www.ichthyologie.de/gfi-tagung-2026/anmeldung/

Detailed programme (including the latest updates) >>> https://www.ichthyologie.de/gfi-conference-2026/programme/?lang=en

Information, (travel, hotels, etc.) >>> https://www.ichthyologie.de/information/?lang=en

Sessions (a new format) >>> https://www.ichthyologie.de/gfi-conference-2026/sessions/?lang=en

Keynotes >>> https://www.ichthyologie.de/gfi-conference-2026/keynotes/?lang=en

Programme – Overview

Thursday, 12 November 2026

4:00 – 6:00 pm Excursion to the new building for the ichthyological collection at Campus Poppelsdorf
6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Icebreaker incl. registration, finger food and drinks; in the fish exhibition at Museum Koenig

Friday, 13 November 2026

8:15 a.m. Registration in the foyer of the museum
9:00 a.m. Opening in the lecture hall of the Museum Koenig
9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lectures in the lecture hall of the Museum Koenig
5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. GfI general meeting (for members) in the lecture hall of the Museum Koenig
From 7.30 p.m. Get-together (at your own expense), Brauhaus Bönnsch

Saturday, 14 November 2026

8.30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lectures in the lecture hall of the Museum Koenig
4.00–6.00 p.m. Poster session in the museum ballroom
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Social evening in the museum cafeteria

Sunday, 15 November 2026

09:00 a.m. – 12:15 Lectures in the lecture hall of the Museum Koenig
12:15 – 01:00 p.m. Ceremony, summary and closing remarks

01:15 – 02:00 p.m.
Guided tour through the museum (max. 20 people; by booking only)
02:00 – 02:45 p.m.
Guided tour through the museum (max. 20 people; by booking only)

Conference fees

  • €80 for members
  • €100 for non-members
  • €40 for members with reduced rates (students)
  • €60 for non-members with reduced rates (students)

The conference fees include: conference documents, participation in the icebreaker (drinks, finger food), participation in the social evening, drinks during breaks, snacks and biscuits.

Cancellation

  • Cancellation of fees in case of non-attendance free of charge until 1 October
  • no refund possible after that date

Presentations and posters

Contributions can be submitted in the form of presentations and posters. See registration for details.

Sessions

At this year’s GfI conference, participants will have the opportunity to organise their own sessions for the first time. A session (thematically grouped blocks of presentations or posters) usually comprises 3-4 presentations (20 minutes including discussion). The sessions are organised and chaired by one person (chair). This is a great opportunity for students and young postdocs in particular to gain experience and enhance their CVs. Read more: https://www.ichthyologie.de/gfi-tagung-2026/sessions/

Prizes for the best student contributions

The best student contributions (posters and presentations) will once again be awarded prizes this year!