Organization, Venue & Contact
Conference Partners
The conference is jointly organized by five partner institutions, with the support of the organizations listed below.
Georgian National Museum
Academia Europaea Tbilisi
Stone Age Institute
Earth Sciences Department, University of Florence
ROCEEH Research Centre, Heidelberg Academy of Sciences
Conference Organizers
Georgian National Museum
Stone Age Institute
Stone Age Institute
University of Florence
ROCEEH, Heidelberg Academy
Georgian National Museum
Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi
Scientific sessions will take place in the lecture hall of the Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi, Georgia. The museum houses one of the world's most significant collections of early human fossils, including the remarkable Dmanisi specimens that have revolutionized our understanding of early Homo dispersal.
The Dmanisi site, located about 85 km southwest of Tbilisi, has yielded the oldest hominin remains outside Africa, dating to approximately 1.8 million years ago. The five skulls discovered there represent an extraordinary window into early human evolution and migration.
A list of recommended hotels will be provided on this website shortly.
Included in the registration fee, the conference excursion offers a unique opportunity to visit:
70 USD (optional, not included in registration fee)
Mark Your Calendar
| Registration | Closed |
| Arrival & Icebreaker | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Scientific Sessions | Thursday–Saturday, September 10–12, 2026 |
| Excursion | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
Get in Touch
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Please check this website regularly for updates on the program and accommodation options.