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The program.

Cesenatico, Italy — 2–5 March 2027. Scientific sessions and poster presentations, social events, and a park visit for the aquatic mammal community.

The full day-by-day programme will be added here as the symposium gets closer.

What to expect.

Scientific events

  • Scientific Sessions

    Guest lectures alongside oral and video presentations from across the aquatic mammal field.

  • Poster Presentations

    Dedicated space to browse ongoing research and talk directly with the people behind it.

  • General Assembly

    EAAM’s annual members’ meeting — updates, votes and the association’s business for the year ahead.

Social events

  • Ice Breaker

    An evening welcome reception opens the symposium, included with every full conference and one-day registration.

  • Conservation Night

    An evening dedicated to conservation work in the field, connecting research with the people carrying it out. The Gala Dinner and Conservation Night are included in the fee for those attending the whole symposium. They are not included for students attending a single day and for accompanying guests (students or professionals), but can be paid as an add-on.

  • Gala Dinner

    At Oltremare 2.0, Riccione. The Gala Dinner and Conservation Night are included in the fee for those attending the whole symposium. They are not included for students attending a single day and for accompanying guests (students or professionals), but can be paid as an add-on.

Park visit

  • Park Visit

    A behind-the-scenes look at Oltremare’s animal care facilities in Riccione, alongside the Maritime Museum of Cesenatico.