Conference Program

10–13 September 2026 · Tbilisi, Georgia

Program Outline

Schedule of Events

Date Program Highlights
Wednesday
9 September		 Arrival and Reception at the Georgian National Museum
Thursday
10 September		 Opening Session Session I — Reassessment and Evolutionary History of Homo erectus
Friday
11 September		 Session II — Life History and Behavioral Aspects of Homo erectus
Saturday
12 September		 Session III — Migrational Diversity and Environmental Context of Homo erectus

Conference Dinner (70 USD, optional)
Sunday
13 September		 Excursion to Dmanisi and Orozmani (Included in registration fee)

Scientific Program

Final Program & Speaker Schedule

Final Scientific Program

The complete program with all keynote lectures, invited speakers, and session timings across the three scientific sessions.

Download Scientific Program (PDF)

Poster Contributions

Present Your Research

Lectures will be presented by invited speakers. We appreciate poster contributions to present and discuss your Homo erectus-related research within this international circle of colleagues.

Registration is Closed

Registration and abstract submission have closed. Accepted posters are listed in the final Scientific Program above.

Download Scientific Program (PDF)

Venue

Scientific sessions will take place in the lecture hall of the Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi.

The museum houses one of the most significant collections of early human fossils, including the remarkable Dmanisi specimens.

Excursion

The conference includes an excursion to:

  • Prehistoric site of Dmanisi
  • Prehistoric site of Orozmani
  • Bolnisi Museum
Conference Dinner Saturday, 12 September · 70 USD (optional)