2026 British Society of Soil Science Annual Conference

The 2026 British Society of Soil Science Annual Conference will take place from Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 December in Aberdeen. The packed multi-disciplinary event spanning the built, natural environment and agricultural sectors, set at the University of Aberdeen, will provide delegates with a fantastic opportunity to see the latest research and developments within soil science. The exciting and diverse programme will feature keynote speakers and experts across the 2 days.
There will also be social events including a Gala Dinner at Union Kirk and a scientific tour organised with the James Hutton Institute that delegates can book onto.

**CALL FOR ABSTRACTS**
The abstract review panel is accepting oral and poster abstracts in one of five topics, which link to the conference theme, Soils at the Centre of Change: Innovation, Adaptation and Action:
1) Soils for Life [Soil Health, Soil Functions, Indicators, Metrics, Ecosystem Service Delivery, Soil Biodiversity, and Sustainable Soils in Different Land Uses.]
2) Soils for Climate [Net Zero, Carbon Sequestration, Peatlands, Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fluxes]
3) Soils for Water [Nutrient and Water management, Soil Erosion, and Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency.]
4) Soils for a Digital Age [Sensors and Instrumentation, New techniques, AI and Data, Forensics, Modelling, and Decision Support Tools]
5) Soils for People [Social Sciences and Culture, Interdisciplinary Work, Stakeholder Engagement, Participatory Research and Citizen Science, and Art]
Oral abstract deadline: Monday 31 August
Poster abstract deadline: Friday 23 October