Frankfurt, Germany • 27–31 July 2026
Hosted at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt

The 15th International Polychaete Conference (IPC15) will bring together researchers and students working on all aspects of polychaete biology—from systematics and morphology to ecology, physiology, development and evolution.

Keynote Speakers and Themes

Each day of IPC15 will focus on a specific aspect of polychaete research, introduced by a keynote talk.

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration OpensJanuary–February 2026
Abstract Submission OpensTBA
Conference Dates27–31 July 2026

Follow the latest updates on the official IPC15 website and social media channels. Early bird registration opens soon!

Funding Acknowledgment

The 15th International Polychaete Conference (IPC15) the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research through conference funding.