The EGU is now accepting proposals for Galileo conferences, a newly established type of meeting which will be fully supported by the EGU. The conferences address well-focused cutting-edge topics at the frontier of geosciences research. Any EGU member may propose to organise a Galileo Conference.

In a Galileo Conference a limited number of participants, typically about one hundred internationally recognised scientists, meet for 3-5 days to discuss and debate issues at the forefront of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The conferences are informal: the state-of-the-art is outlined in keynote presentations designed to trigger in-depth discussion of important aspects of the conference topic.

The EGU provides comprehensive organisational support to the EGU Galileo conferences, thereby allowing organising committees to focus on the scientific aspects of the conference. Web hosting, as well as the abstract, programme and registration management are provided by the EGU. The costs of other logistical services (e.g. venue, poster boards, catering, Wi-Fi facilities, etc.) are negotiated by the EGU with the providers and are covered by registration fees and support from other organisations.

If you are interested in organising a Galileo Conference, please read the proposal and submission information, and then submit your idea via the proposal form on the EGU website. Proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis; there is no deadline for the submission of the preliminary proposals.

• More information about the EGU Galileo Conference programme
• Login to your EGU member area to submit your Galileo proposal