THE EUROPEAN LUNAR SYMPOSIUM 2026 : JUNE 22ND – JUNE 26TH
The European Lunar Symposium (ELS) is an annual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers, engineers, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each year in a different European city, ELS provides a key forum for presenting cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations, and discussing Europe’s role in the future of lunar exploration. We are excited to host our community for a week filled with thought-provoking discussions, inspiring sessions, and unique cultural experiences.
CRPG is delighted to host the European Lunar Symposium (ELS) 2026 with conferences that will take place at the Aquarium Museum of Nancy from June 22nd until June 26th.
Important dates :
Abstract submission & registration open : February 2, 2026
Abstract submission closed : March 17, 2026
Deadline early rate registration : May 5, 2026
Deadline late registration : June 2, 2026 (no registration on site!)
Program at a glance :
Access the ELS abstracts :
The detailed scientific program with links to abstracts can be viewed here.
The Moon 2030 outreach event :
More detailed on the Wednesday Moon2030 outreach event can be found on the dedicated page.
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
Jessica Flahaut Chair | CRPG |
Bernard Marty | CRPG |
Nicolas Beck | Rectorat/ Univ Lorraine |
Hélène Pastel-Geny | CRPG |
Virginie Moineau | CRPG |
Aurélie Didot | CRPG |
Camille Cartier | CRPG |
Célia Dalou | CRPG |
Mahdia Hattab | LEM3 |
Jean-Pol Frippiat | SiMPA |
Fares Bennai | LEM3 |
Mohamad Jrad | LEM3 |
Cécilia Klespert | OteLo |
Support from the following institutions is greatly appreciated:
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
- Université de Lorraine (UL)
- Observatoire Terre et Environnement de Lorraine (OTELo)
- Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI)
- Programme et équipement prioritaire de recherche (PEPR) exploratoire Origins
- Programme National de Planétologie (PNP)