Building E of Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo: Giorgi Iankoshvili
Save the date: 24th SEH European Congress of Herpetology
Tbilisi, Georgia | 30 August–4 September 2027
We are pleased to announce that the 24th SEH European Congress of Herpetology and Ordinary General Meeting will be hosted by the Institute of Ecology at Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 30 August to 4 September 2027.
The congress will bring together researchers, conservation practitioners and students from across Europe, the Caucasus and beyond. We welcome colleagues working on all aspects of amphibian and reptile biology, including ecology, evolution, behaviour, systematics, biogeography, genetics and conservation. Early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to participate, present their work and build new connections.
The planned scientific programme includes plenary lectures, contributed oral presentations, poster sessions, thematic symposia and workshops, alongside the SEH Ordinary General Meeting.
Georgia offers an exceptional setting for a herpetological gathering, with a rich fauna that includes Caucasian rock lizards, vipers, the Caucasian salamander and the Caucasian parsley frog. Social activities and excursions are being planned to introduce participants to the country’s natural and cultural heritage, while Tbilisi offers opportunities to explore its historic Old Town, sulphur-bath district, National Botanical Garden and Georgian cuisine. Excursion details and booking arrangements will follow once confirmed.
Proposals for workshops and symposia are welcome. One-page proposals should include a title, organisers, a short abstract and a list of potential speakers. Submission instructions and the deadline will be announced on the congress website. For enquiries, please contact info@sehcongress.org.
Registration and the call for abstracts are expected to open in January 2027. Registration fees, submission guidelines and deadlines, together with information on accommodation and travel, will be announced through the official congress channels:
- Website: sehcongress.org
- Facebook: SEH 2027
The congress website is currently being prepared.
HERE we share the First Circular, which provides further information about the congress, venue and plans for the meeting.
Please save the dates and help us spread the word among colleagues and students.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tbilisi in 2027!
