iEMSs

Set in the heart of Dublin, the 2026 iEMSs Conference (https://conference.iemss.org/) offers participants a chance to experience one of Europe’s most vibrant and historic cities, known for its welcoming atmosphere, rich academic heritage, and lively cultural scene. The organizing committee also invites sponsors to partner with us in supporting this global gathering of environmental modeling and software professionals. Sponsorship provides excellent visibility within the international community and opportunities to connect directly with researchers, practitioners, and decision makers. For more information, please contact conference2026@iemss.org.

Finalized streams and sessions are available here: https://conference.iemss.org/streams/

We look forward to seeing you in Dublin next summer!

Abstract Submission

iEMSs 2026 extended abstracts can now be submitted: https://conference.iemss.org/abstracts/. Abstracts should be a maximum of two A4 pages and use the correct template. Author instructions and abstract template are available at https://conference.iemss.org/author-instructions/ Early submissions close on 28 February 2026 and the final closing date is 17 March 2026. Streams and Sessions are listed at https://conference.iemss.org/streams/

Workshop Proposals

Workshop proposals can now be submitted at: https://conference.iemss.org/workshop-proposals/. Deadline is 31 March 2026. Please use the template available provided and select the Stream(s) to which your proposed workshop would be most closely aligned. Any questions can be directed to conference2026@iemss.org.

Registration

Registration is now open: https://conference.iemss.org/registration/.

Visit https://confpartners.eventsair.com/iemss-2026/mainregistration/Site/Register to register.

For those attendees traveling internationally, please ensure passports are up to date and visa requirements are all in order. A letter to support visa applications is available as part of the registration process. See Visas for Ireland for further information.

Not quite ready to register but want to be kept up to date on iEMSs2026? Follow our LinkedIn page.

The full conference registration fee includes:

• Access to the conference sessions
• Access to the exhibition and posters
• Welcome reception
• Conference Materials
• Coffee Breaks and Lunch
• Complimentary WI-FI
• One ticket to the Conference Dinner and Awards Ceremony
• Additional tickets to the social events may be purchased during registration

All prices are in Euro and include VAT. Student rates are a full registration and include all social events.

We are pleased to share with you two recent EnviroFutures articles:

Destouni, G. (2025). Coherent integration of the terrestrial hydrosphere: Needs and pathways for knowledge convergence. Environmental Modelling & Software, 106663. https://lnkd.in/gJ_4FXCP

Wheater, H. (2025). Why is arid zone hydrology a scientific desert—And how does the hydrological community move forward? Environmental Modelling & Software, 192, 106561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2025.106561

We welcome you to s𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 on the future of models—especially in response to the vision outlined in these papers on the iEMSs LinkedIn page.

October 29, 2025, the Very Honorable President of the Parliament of Catalonia, Mr. Josep Rull i Andreu, awarded Karina Gibert the Medal of Honor of the Parliament in the Gold category in extraordinary recognition by the Parliament for work in the field of governance for an ethical #ArtificialIntelligence and to reduce the gender gap in the sector.

“an extraordinary recognition that fills me with pride and respect and that I receive with great honor. Still overcome with emotion, I want to reiterate my deep gratitude to the Parliament for this distinction, but also to all of you who accompanied me yesterday. To those who could not be there but were there in spirit and, of course! to all those who have walked with me to get me here. I share my words of gratitude with all of you and I hope to continue meeting you on this path, now sealed with the people of Catalonia, of seeking a fairer society through technology and a more equal profession.”

Original post and video available here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karina-gibert-8418b033_intel-activity-7389819477762342913-M9CU.

Mariana Rufino

28-March-1972 – 14-September-2025

I am deeply saddened to write about the passing of Mariana Rufino. For those at iEMSs 2024, Mariana delivered a highly engaging keynote on the breadth of her work integrating modelling, field data, and stakeholder engagement to inform both policy and practice in livestock systems. She came away from the conference so enthused that she was looking forward to leading a session for iEMSs 2026.

Mariana’s foundational training was at Wageningen University, and she then held academic and leadership roles at several institutions, including at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and as Professor of Agricultural Systems at Lancaster University (UK) before taking the Chair of Livestock Systems at the Technical University of Munich in Germany.

Mariana was a remarkable scientist, whose kindness, intellect, and passion for her work left a lasting mark on those who interacted with her. Mariana’s career focused on understanding how agriculture and the environment can coexist in balance — how farmers, animals, and landscapes must thrive together. Her research on livestock systems, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable land use changed the way we think about food production in a changing climate, especially in the under-served tropical regions.

I was fortunate to know Mariana personally, so my memories are for much more than her scientific achievements. She was a person of deep empathy and integrity, generous with her time, ideas, and encouragement. She built bridges between people and disciplines, connecting colleagues across continents with her infectious enthusiasm and firm belief in collaboration.

I think we all have regrets for the phone call not made or email not sent when someone passes away unexpectedly. For me, this was just the week before her death when we learned that a project that we cooked up between us but then passed onto other colleagues in our institutions had been successfully funded. The way this happened very much encapsulated our shared belief in the benefits to all of wide collaboration and generosity of ideas.

She is missed both personally and professionally.

Val Snow