12th International

Cretaceous Symposium

31 August - 5 September 2025

Leibniz University Hannover | Germany

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Call for sessions open

WELCOME!

Welcome to the 12th International Cretaceous Symposium, which will take place from 31 August to 5 September 2025 in Hannover, Germany. This prestigious event, jointly organized by Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH) and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), will provide a unique platform for leading scientists and professionals to present and discuss the latest findings and developments in the field of Cretaceous research.

The symposium will be held in the historic Welfenschloss, the main building of the LUH, and offers space for up to 350 participants. In addition to exciting lectures and poster presentations in two large lecture halls, there will also be a poster exhibition in the atrium of the main building. In addition, field excursions will be offered to important Cretaceous sites in the vicinity of Hannover, which is known as the “home of the German Cretaceous”.

We cordially invite all interested researchers, professionals and students to join us at this inspiring event and explore together the latest advances in Cretaceous research. Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues, make new contacts and become part of a dynamic and international scientific community.

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Cordially, the local organizing committee:

Ulrich Heimhofer | Univ. Hannover, André Bornemann | BGR, Jochen Erbacher | BGR, & Francois Krencker | Univ. Hannover