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Symposium & General Assembly SGM 2026

Venue

University of Bern, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern
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The general assembly of the Swiss Society for Meteorology (SSM) and its annual symposium will be held on Friday, 30 October, 12:15 - 18:00 in the Kuppelsaal at University of Bern.

SGM Symposium & GV 2025
SGM Symposium & GV 2025
SGM Symposium & GV 2025Image: Leandro Gimmi (SGM)
Image: Leandro Gimmi (SGM)

The symposium will feature three expert lectures, with speakers to be announced at a later date. In addition, Master students from different Swiss universities have the possibility to present the status of their master thesis to small groups of listeners. Each round of talks will last about 10 minutes and the audience is invited to learn more about the different projects, ask questions, and give the students some tips in this informal setting. Please indicate your contribution at the online registration.

SwissMeteoPhoto Contest

Submit your best photograph of a meteorological phenomenon observed anywhere in the world! All entries will be evaluated by symposium participants, and the top three photographs will receive awards. Each participant may submit only one photograph, and only submissions from attendees who are physically present at the symposium will be eligible for the competition.

The submission link will be provided at a later date.

Program

12:15 - 12:45 Sandwich lunch

12:45 - 13:30 General assembly of the Swiss Society for Meteorology

13:50 - 14:00 Welcome

14:00 - 14:30 Expert talk 1 (to be announced)

14:30 - 15:30 Table talks

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break

16:00 - 16:30 Expert talk 2 (to be announced)

16:30 - 17:00 Expert talk 3 (to be announced)

17:00 - 18:00 Apéro and SwissMeteoPhoto Contest

The symposium is open to all who are interested in weather and climate. In particular, we invite professionals working in climate and atmospheric sciences, including Master and PhD students, employees of private and national weather services, private companies dealing with climate and weather, and retired professionals. The symposium is free of charge, and coffee and snacks will be provided. SGM members and everyone interested in the SGM and its activities are invited to attend the general assembly prior to the symposium.

Registration

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Categories

  • Meteorology
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