Österreichische Gesellschaft für Astronomie und Astrophysik
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Austrian Early Career Conference 2026

The Austrian Society for Astronomy and Astrophysics (ÖGAA) organizes a conference, focusing on early career scientists and to promote the PhD students and young PostDocs community. We like to foster the networking among students and advanced researchers, as well as to give the opportunity to have a presentation in a conference environment for students and early career researchers.

Vega Sternwarte Image: Simmerstatter

Date:

Wed, 25th of February 2026 (noon)
until
Fri, 27th of February 2026 (noon)

Conference Venue:
Vega Observatory, Haus der Natur, Salzburg/Austria

Bus transfer to/from Observatory:
Bus leaves from Salzburg train station, rear exit "Lastenstraße".

Talks: max. 20 minutes + 5 minutes discussion

Schedule (preliminary) Wednesday 25:
13:00   Bus leaves from Salzburg, Lastenstraße
14:00   Opening at Observatory
14:15    Talks:
            Moulin, Raorane, Maconi, Mauro, Kröll
16:20   Coffee break
17:00   Talks:
            Kraus, Stanković, Buttler, Kormann
18:40   Welcome Reception at Observatory
20:30  Prof. Ziegler "Austria and the ELT"
            Telescope time (if weather permits)
21:45   Bus leaves to Salzburg


=> Program (PDF)

=> Abstract book

Schedule (preliminary) Thursday 26:
09:00   Bus leaves from Salzburg, Lastenstraße
10:00    Coffee available
10:15     Talks:
             Baumgartner, Huppenkothen,
             Robeling, Aschenbrenner, Shang
12:20    Lunch at Observatory
13:10     Talks:
             Harrisberg, Joshi, Kecman, Fox
14:50    Coffee breakDinner
15:30    Talk: Bourdin "Coronal Simulations"
16:30    Closing remarks & Coffee break
17:00    Bus leaves to Salzburg
18:30    Space Week public evening talk
20:00   Dinner at "Wirtin im Daghofers",
             Ignaz-Harrer-Str. 46, Salzburg

Additional Program on Friday 27:
9:00-12:00   "Haus der Natur", Salzburg city
12:15-14:00   Space Buzz virtual-reality space flight

Conference fee:
=> 25 € for ÖGAA members (get membership here)
=> 85 € for guests

SOC/LOC:
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Philippe-A. Bourdin (University of Graz)
Dr. Isabell Piantschitsch (University of Graz)
Dr. Stefan Wallner (University of Vienna)
Dr. Julia Weratschnig (Vega Observatory, Haus der Natur, Salzburg)
Prof. Dr. Bodo Ziegler (University of Vienna)