Physical Sciences Conference
Dates - 6 days
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Opens
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Location
Paris, France
Venue
Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle and Sorbonne Université
Hosted by
International Society for the Study of the Origins of Life (ISSOL) and International Astronomical Union (IAU) Astrobiology Commission
The conference will highlight interdisciplinary research on the transition from non-living to living systems, early Earth environments, evolutionary processes, and the search for biosignatures in the universe. It will feature advances in prebiotic chemistry, the evolution of early life, and habitability within the Solar System and on exoplanets, alongside philosophical and historical perspectives. Special emphasis on contributions from early-career researchers, with opportunities for visibility