JILO 2026 in Metz - October 12-15
Welcome to the JILO 2026 website!
About the conference
The JILO – Journées internationales de Limnologie et Océanographie are organized under the auspices of the Association Française de Limnologie (AFL). For over 70 years, this conference has brought together the francophone community of aquatic ecology, and has become a key event structuring academic life in this field in France and across the francophone world.
One of the distinctive features of the JILO conference lies in its openness to environmental managers, fostering dialogue between research and applied management of aquatic ecosystems.
Scope and objectives
The conference aims to bring together a wide community of francophone ecologists working on continental and marine aquatic environments. It will address major challenges related to the understanding, conservation, and restoration of aquatic biodiversity and associated terrestrial ecosystems (wetlands, riparian zones) in the context of global change.
JILO welcomes both scientists and stakeholders involved in environmental management. The conference will be structured around thematic sessions covering topics such as ecological monitoring, bioindication and long-term surveys, invasive species, emerging risks in freshwater, brackish and coastal marine ecosystems, links between global change and biodiversity, and ecosystem management and restoration.
Important dates
- Early April 2026: Abstract submission and registration opening
- July 3, 2026: Abstract submission deadline
- July 24, 2026: Early registration deadline
- September 11, 2026: Late registration deadline
No registration will be possible after this deadline.
JILO 2026 in Metz
The JILO 2026 conference will take place from October 12 to 15, 2026 in Metz, France. Located only 1 hour and 25 minutes from Paris by train, Metz offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural heritage.
With its canals, medieval districts, remarkable religious buildings, monumental railway station, and renowned contemporary art center, Metz provides an inspiring setting for scientific exchange.
