Fourth ILTER Open Science Meeting (OSM) – 2027
March 7-12, 2027
The exact date will be available shortly
Held on-site in Bariloche, Argentina
Hosted by the University of Buenos Aires and the Ecological Society of Argentina and further Argentinian Institutions
Our largest event, learn about latest scientific outcomes from the LTER world and related topics and networks within the global community.
Past event: Webinar, Advances in Long-Term Socio-Ecological Research
22 January 1 PM UTC
Online event
Featuring winners of the ILTER Research Initiatives Award.
Past event: Webinar, South Africa's Ecosystems
25 September 2025, 12 PM UTC
Online event
Observing South Africa's Ecosystems: Insights from South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)'s research.
Speakers: Gregor Feig, Michele Toucher, Wynand Calitz
Past event: Webinar: Standard Observations
6 May 2025, 12 PM UTC
Online event
- Unravelling the role of Standardised Observations to unlock agrifood transformations
- Steffen Zacharias, Pablo Mendez, Giovanna Aalmo, Tim Williams
Past event: ILTER Coordinating Committee & Governing Board 2024
8 and 10 October 2024
Held virtually
Management level meetings restricted to member network representatives.
- CC Meeting ; 8 October 12-13 UTC
- ILTER Research Initiatives – public webinar and part of CC; 8 October 13-14 UTC
- Governing Board (GB) Meeting; 10 October 12-14 UTC
Past event: ILTER Webinar: Five new Research Initiatives
8 October 2023, 13-14 UTC
Public webinar
- Veronica Nava, Milano, Italy
- Ana Karina Madriaza, Chile
- Pablo Mendez, Spain
- Merav Cohen, Israel
- Babtise Widas, USA
Online event
- Learn about five new LTER research projects
Past event: Third ILTER Open Science Meeting (OSM)
October 14-19, 2024
Held on-site in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China
Host: Chinese Ecosystem Research Network
Our largest event, every three years, learn about latest scientific outcomes from the LTER world and network within the global community.
Past event: ILTER Webinar: How to register your site in DEIMS
28 February 2024, 12-13 UTC
Speaker: Christoph Wohner, Environment Agency Austria
- Learn how to properly register your research site in the international meta database DEIMS
Online event
Past Event: ILTER Governing Board and Coordinating Committee meetings 2023
17-18 October 2023
Held virtually
Management level meetings restricted to member network representatives.
- CC Meeting first part; 17 October 11:00-12:00 UTC
- ILTER Research Initiatives – public webinar and part of CC; 17 October 12:15-13:15 UTC
- CC Meeting continues; 18 October 11-12:00 UTC
- Governing Board (GB) Meeting; 18 October 12:00-13:15 UTC
Past event: ILTER Webinar: Five new Research Initiatives
17 October 2023, 12:15-13:15 UTC
Public webinar
- Simon Robson, The Univerity of Queensland, TERN, Australia
- Alex Siggers, Colorado State University, USA
- Simone Moretti, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Germany
- Aniko Cseczerits, Institute of Ecology and Botany, Hungary
- Pedro Paulo de Ferreira, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Online event
- Learn about five new LTER research projects
Past Event: ILTER Scientific Conference
12-14 October 2022
Novi Sad, Serbia
Host:
BIOSENSE
Open to all interested parties – hybrid mode.
Fourth ILTER Open Science Meeting (OSM) – 2027
March 7-12, 2027
The exact date will be available shortly
Held on-site in Bariloche, Argentina
Hosted by the University of Buenos Aires and the Ecological Society of Argentina and further Argentinian Institutions
Our largest event, learn about latest scientific outcomes from the LTER world and related topics and networks within the global community.

ILTER will hold its fourth Open Science Meeting (OSM) in March 2027
in Bariloche, Argentina
What makes ILTER OSMs truly spectacular is their interdisciplinary spirit, global diversity, and strong focus on collaboration. Whether you’re presenting cutting-edge research, forging new partnerships, or seeking inspiration, ILTER OSMs offer a unique opportunity to engage with the pulse of ecological science and its real-world impact.
Venue:
Bariloche Convention Centre (BEC)
Further details will be provided shortly
Past event: Webinar, Advances in Long-Term Socio-Ecological Research
22 January 1 PM UTC
Online event
Featuring winners of the ILTER Research Initiatives Award.

Meeting link
Will be sent to registered persons
Please register by clicking the above link.
Past event: Webinar, South Africa's Ecosystems
25 September 2025, 12 PM UTC
Online event
Observing South Africa's Ecosystems: Insights from South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)'s research.
Speakers: Gregor Feig, Michele Toucher, Wynand Calitz
Meeting link
Will be sent to registered persons
Please register by clicking the above link.
Past event: Webinar: Standard Observations
6 May 2025, 12 PM UTC
Online event
- Unravelling the role of Standardised Observations to unlock agrifood transformations
- Steffen Zacharias, Pablo Mendez, Giovanna Aalmo, Tim Williams
Meeting link
Was sent to registered persons
Please register by clicking the above link.
Past event: ILTER Coordinating Committee & Governing Board 2024
8 and 10 October 2024
Held virtually
Management level meetings restricted to member network representatives.
- CC Meeting ; 8 October 12-13 UTC
- ILTER Research Initiatives – public webinar and part of CC; 8 October 13-14 UTC
- Governing Board (GB) Meeting; 10 October 12-14 UTC
Online meeting room
The link will be sent to all network representatives before the meetings .
Agenda, presentations, files
Attendance and voting requirements
- All Member Networks are cordially invited to send representatives to the ILTER CC meeting. It is important to note that no voting will take place during this meeting.
- The CC meeting’s agenda will however encompass items for information and for discussion, including reports by the ILTER regional groups, ILTER standing committees.
- The webinar on our new ILTER Research Initiatives will be integrated in the CC meeting. Only this part of the overall event is open to the public.
- Only Member Networks which have paid their annual membership contribution before the meeting (or who have demonstrated that the payment will be made in the same calendar year) possess the privilege to take part in the Governing Board meeting as active voting participants.
- Those Member Networks which have encountered difficulties in paying their annual dues, are invited to participate in the Governing Board meeting as observers, albeit without voting rights.
- During the Governing Board meeting, each delegation holds a single vote for decision-making or elections. Consequently, in cases where a delegation comprises more than one individual, a designated head of delegation should be appointed.
- To ensure the quorum for voting, it is of utmost importance that all paid Member Networks are represented at the Governing Board meeting. Please take note that proxy voting will not be available.
- We kindly request to refresh your understanding of the updated ILTER governance approach.
Past event: ILTER Webinar: Five new Research Initiatives
8 October 2023, 13-14 UTC
Public webinar
- Veronica Nava, Milano, Italy
- Ana Karina Madriaza, Chile
- Pablo Mendez, Spain
- Merav Cohen, Israel
- Babtise Widas, USA
Online event
- Learn about five new LTER research projects
Past event: Third ILTER Open Science Meeting (OSM)
October 14-19, 2024
Held on-site in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China
Host: Chinese Ecosystem Research Network
Our largest event, every three years, learn about latest scientific outcomes from the LTER world and network within the global community.

ILTER will hold its third Open Science Meeting (OSM) October 14-19,
2024 in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China.
We look forward to meeting with you in China in October!
The ILTER OSM Organizing Committee
Past event: ILTER Webinar: How to register your site in DEIMS
28 February 2024, 12-13 UTC
Speaker: Christoph Wohner, Environment Agency Austria
- Learn how to properly register your research site in the international meta database DEIMS
Online event
Online Event
Speaker: Christoph Wohner
Environment Agency Austria
Department for Ecosystem Research and Monitoring, Austria.
Join us for an insightful DEIMS-SDR webinar on February 28, 2024, at 12 PM UTC via Zoom!
Conducted by Dr. Christoph Wohner from 1 Environment Agency Austria, Department for Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Austria, this session promises valuable insights. DEIMS-SDR, the Dynamic Ecological Information Management System - Site and Dataset Registry, is a crucial tool for managing and sharing ecological data. Learn its importance and enhance your research capabilities! Register by February 20. Secure your spot, and a Zoom link will be sent via email for webinar participation. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into DEIMS-SDR!
Zoom meeting information will be provided only to registered participants
Past Event: ILTER Governing Board and Coordinating Committee meetings 2023
17-18 October 2023
Held virtually
Management level meetings restricted to member network representatives.
- CC Meeting first part; 17 October 11:00-12:00 UTC
- ILTER Research Initiatives – public webinar and part of CC; 17 October 12:15-13:15 UTC
- CC Meeting continues; 18 October 11-12:00 UTC
- Governing Board (GB) Meeting; 18 October 12:00-13:15 UTC
Online meeting room
The link will be sent to all network representatives before the meetings and will also available at the meeting cloud space.
Agenda
Attendance and voting requirements
- All Member Networks are cordially invited to send representatives to the ILTER CC meeting. It is important to note that no voting will take place during this meeting.
- The CC meeting’s agenda will however encompass items for information and for discussion, including reports by the ILTER regional groups, ILTER standing committees.
- The webinar on our new ILTER Research Initiatives will be integrated in the CC meeting. Only this part of the overall event is open to the public.
- Only Member Networks which have paid their annual membership contribution before the meeting (or who have demonstrated that the payment will be made in the same calendar year) possess the privilege to take part in the Governing Board meeting as active voting participants.
- Those Member Networks which have encountered difficulties in paying their annual dues, are invited to participate in the Governing Board meeting as observers, albeit without voting rights.
- During the Governing Board meeting, each delegation holds a single vote for decision-making or elections. Consequently, in cases where a delegation comprises more than one individual, a designated head of delegation should be appointed.
- To ensure the quorum for voting, it is of utmost importance that all paid Member Networks are represented at the Governing Board meeting. Please take note that proxy voting will not be available.
- We kindly request to refresh your understanding of the updated ILTER governance approach.
Past event: ILTER Webinar: Five new Research Initiatives
17 October 2023, 12:15-13:15 UTC
Public webinar
- Simon Robson, The Univerity of Queensland, TERN, Australia
- Alex Siggers, Colorado State University, USA
- Simone Moretti, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Germany
- Aniko Cseczerits, Institute of Ecology and Botany, Hungary
- Pedro Paulo de Ferreira, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Online event
- Learn about five new LTER research projects
Online meeting room
Registration will open soon. The link will be sent to all who have registered before the webinar starts.

Past Event: ILTER Scientific Conference
12-14 October 2022
Novi Sad, Serbia
Host:
BIOSENSE
Open to all interested parties – hybrid mode.
The ILTER scientific conference will take place this year in Novi Sad, Serbia, 12-14 October, 2022. The conference will be open to all interested parties. It will be held side-by-side with the annual ILTER Coordinating Committee meeting.
The conference will be held in hybrid mode (virtual or on-site participation possible).
Content
The sessions (9 am-12 am local time each day) are as follows:
- IT and its applications in ecological/environmental science:
- day 1 – ILTER IT technical issues;
- day 2 – research coming out of DEIMS data;
- day 3 – models and other IT science;
- Nature-based solutions and restoration ecology (days 1 – 3);
- Publications resulting from LTER and LTSER sites (days 1 – 3)
Agenda
Venue and Zoom instructions
Abstract submission process
We will approve presentations on a first come-first served basis to ensure presenters can book travel as soon as they know they are presenting. All abstracts must be submitted in English.
Maximum number of words: 300 excluding titles, authors and affiliations.
Please write:
- Title of your presentation:
- Keywords:
- Abstract of the presentation:
- Name:
- Affiliation:
- email:
- Preferred session
- Other comments
Please send your abstract in Word format to
Dusanka Vujanovic. Dusanka is also your contact for possible questions.
Abstract submission is now closed.
Each presenting author will be required to register for the conference.
Registration
The registration fee (stated in Euros, including local VAT) for in-person participation is 350 €. Also remote participants must register, but they are exempt from paying the fee.
Please use our registration page.
Payment: The fee should by paid by bank transfer, the account information is provided on the registration page. If you need a formal invoice, please write to secretariat@ilter.network
ILTER bank account information is also provided under
Contact & Legal.
ILTER Webinars on YouTube
Explore a curated collection of previous ILTER webinars on
our YouTube channel. Learn about research insights drawn from ILTER sites spanning the globe. Delve into the presentations of exceptional young and early-career researchers as they showcase their work in the realm of long-term ecological and socio-ecological research.
ILTER Open Science Meetings (OSM)
Once every some years, the world-wide Long-Term-Ecosystem-Research community including further interested researchers and stakeholders gathers at the ILTER OSM hosted by one of its members. The OSMs include a full range of academic sessions and workshops, plenary lectures, social events and field trips.
Coordinating Committee and Regional Group meetings
The
ILTER Governing Board and the ILTER Coordinating Committee convene annually. These meetings are hosted by one of the Member Networks and in most cases, they are held in conjunction with a scientific event. In those years, an OSM is held, the Coordinating Committee meeting is held after the OSM to reduce the need for travel. Sometimes, for the same reason, these meetings will be held virtually only.
The ILTER Regional Groups
ILTER EAP and
LTER Europe hold regular meetings for the purpose of conducting an in-depth exchange more closely related to their specific concerns than would be possible at the all-ILTER meetings.