SwissCollNet Conference 2026
SwissCollNet: what next? Promoting natural history collections in Switzerland and beyond
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Karte auf Google Maps anzeigenThe SwissCollNet annual conference will take place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, at UniS, Bern. As the SwissCollNet initiative draws to a close, this final conference offers a moment to reflect on its achievements, celebrate its successes, and look ahead to the future of the network.
The event will place SwissCollNet and Swiss collections within the broader European and global landscape of natural history collections. Key questions will guide the presentations: What are the current priorities and future objectives for natural history collections and their data in Europe and beyond? What critical improvements are needed to better promote collections, and how can Switzerland contribute? Which resources and tools are already available, and which are still under development? How can AI process data from collections?
Swiss and international speakers will share their perspectives on these topics, including representatives of the French network of natural history collections (RECOLNAT), the Natural Science Collections Facility of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (NSCF-SANBI), the Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities (CETAF), the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), and other inspiring stakeholders.
View the provisional programme
Register for the event. Deadline is 7 August, 2026