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Events are at the heart of the German Ornithological Society (DOG)’s community life. They provide a space for scientific exchange, personal connections, and collaborative learning. From large annual conferences and meetings for young researchers to workshops and seminars, we create opportunities to share knowledge, build networks, and experience ornithology firsthand.

We host annual and membership meetings

The DOG Annual Meeting is the premier gathering for ornithology in the German-speaking world. It combines current research with field trips, networking opportunities, and the general membership meeting.

We host conferences for early-career researchers

Held on a smaller scale, early-career conferences offer the opportunity to present your own research, give your first presentations, and build valuable networks—by young members, for young members.

We organize workshops and seminars

Workshops and seminars are inspired by our members’ ideas. They address current issues in ornithology and promote exchange, professional development, and the further growth of the DOG.

News

Announcement from October 19, 2026

Save the Date: 7th DOG Young Researchers’ Conference, September 28–29, 2027

The 7th Young Researchers’ Conference of the German Ornithological Society (DOG) will take place as part of the 2027 DOG Annual Meeting in Osnabrück.

The conference is aimed at young people aged 18 and older who are interested in ornithology and scientific research. Participants in the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) or Federal Volunteer Service (BFD), as well as students and early-career researchers, are especially invited.

The Young Researchers’ Conference offers an opportunity to exchange ideas with others interested in ornithology and young researchers, to network, and to gain insights into ornithological research.

Further information on the program and registration will follow.

When

September 28 – October 29, 2027

Where

Osnabrück

Program

Pub
Night To kick things off in a relaxed atmosphere, all participants will meet at a pub. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other, make initial connections, and strike up conversations.
Presentations
Whether you’re sharing preliminary research findings or your thesis—here you can present your own projects in a relaxed atmosphere, gain experience, and exchange ideas with others. All without the pressure of a formal presentation!
Posters
If you’d rather present your research as a poster, you’ll have the chance to do so. Over a pretzel, you can present your findings, discuss questions, and gather new ideas.
Workshops & Field Trips
Joint field trips and exciting workshops offer the chance to discover new things, acquire practical research skills, and share experiences together.

Announcement from September 22, 2026

Save the date: 160th DOG Annual Meeting 2027