Pan-European duck symposium 2025
Registration is now open!
The 7th Pan-European duck symposium (PEDS7) will be held in the city of Kristianstad in southern Sweden the 18th–22nd of August 2025. The city is located in a wetland area and is therefore an ideal place to host this conference on ducks.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Sweden in 2025!
Abstract submission is now closed.
Overview of the program for the Pan-European symposium 2025 conference
Practical information
Conference registration is open.
Read more about the registration and fees here.
Information about presentations and abstract submission
Conference delegates are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. Abstracts are submitted no later than May 15. If multiple abstracts are being submitted, a separate form must be completed for each submission. Abstracts not accepted for oral presentations will automatically be considered for poster presentations. The scientific committee will review all submissions and notify presenters of their decisions by June 15. More information about Call for abstracts.
Target group
This symposium usually attracts duck researchers from Europe and beyond, as well as conservationists and wildfowl managers interested in the most recent developments in the field.
The organising committee at Kristianstad University:
Johan Elmberg, Professor Animal ecology
Gunnar Gunnarsson, Professor Animal ecology
Pär Söderquist, Lecturer Biology
Lisa Dessborn, Senior Lecturer Environmental science
Elsie Kjeller, Doctoral Student Ecology
Where
The town of Kristianstad is a regional center with a population of around 40 000 people within the town limits. It is surrounded by sandy agricultural lands and biologically diverse wetlands.
The conference will be held at Kristianstad University campus, which is a 25 min walk, or a seven minute bus ride from the train station (northbound line 4 towards “Lingenässkolan via Högskolan Kristianstad”).
The university was founded in 1977, but moved to its current location in 1995, utilizing the buildings of the decommissioned regiment (P6). All the buildings are clearly numbered, but not in a logical order. Therefore you might need a map of the campus to find your way.
The town of Kristianstad is easily accessible by train with a direct line from Copenhagen airport. How to get there.
Learn more about the town of Kristianstad and its history
Accommodation
We recommend conference participants to book a hotel in central Kristianstad. Most of the recommended hotels are within a short walking distance from the train station in Kristianstad. Book your accommodation early! Read more about recommended accommodation in Kristianstad.
Sponsors for the conference
Kristianstads Vattenrike Biosphere Reserve.