Cologne-Bonn Symposium on the habitats of massive stars across cosmic time

As part of SFB 1601, a symposium will be held at the University of Cologne, bringing together leading scientists from around the world who study the formation and evolution of massive stars. The focus will be on recent advances in both numerical simulations and observations. The conference provides a unique opportunity to discuss the latest insights into the environments of massive stars across cosmic time.

The symposium features a diverse program including plenary talks by leading experts in the field, contributed talks and poster presentations by early-career researchers, a science slam, interactive discussions and debates on the latest research findings, as well as numerous opportunities for exchange, networking, and the initiation of international collaborations.

More information is available on the website: https://sfb1601.astro.uni-koeln.de/symposium2026/

The registration deadline for the symposium is June 30, 2026.