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We are pleased to invite all researchers and members of the planetary science community to participate in Mercury 2026, the international meeting dedicated to the study of planet Mercury. This year’s edition will take place from 1 to 4 September 2026 at KU Leuven, Belgium.

Mercury 2026 will bring together scientists involved in observations, modeling, laboratory experiments, and mission data analysis related to Mercury. A particular focus will be placed on the latest developments and discoveries from ESA-JAXA’s BepiColombo mission.

The meeting aims to coordinate community efforts, assess emerging questions raised by BepiColombo, and define priorities for future research and exploration of Mercury. It is the principal forum for decision-making and scientific strategy within the Mercury research community.

Mark your calendars and join us in Leuven for a week of scientific exchange and collaboration.
More details on registration, abstract submission, and the program will follow soon.

Topics

  • Interior structure and geodynamics
  • Surface geology and composition
  • Magnetic field and magnetosphere
  • Exosphere dynamics and composition
  • Comparative planetology and mission synergies
  • Modeling and data interpretation from BepiColombo

Organizing Committee

  • Olivier Namur
  • Bernard Charlier
  • Tim Van Hoolst
  • Max Collinet
  • Attilio Rivoldini
  • Kaustubh Hakim
  •  Giulia Marras 
  • Laetitia Allibert 

Scientific Organizing Committee

  • Olivier Namur
  • Bernard Charlier
  • Tim Van Hoolst
  • Sebastien Besse
  • Nicola Tosi
  • Oceane Barraud
  • Valentina Galluzzi
  • Francois Leblanc
  • Shunichi Kamata
  • Nancy Chabot
  • Stephen Parman
  • Geraint Jones
  • Go Murakami
  • Sae Aizawa
  • Rozenn Robidel
  • Lea Griton
  • Lina Hadid