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• When and how can I register to attend the 26th Klimatag?

Registration will open shortly and is open until Thursday, 19 March 2026 (2 pm). Please register within this period so that we can prepare the conference materials in good time before the Easter holidays. Click here to register.  

Please note: cancellations with full reimbursement are possible until Thursday, 26 March 2026, 2 pm by emailing klimatag@ccca.ac.at. After this date, the participation fee will be charged. Thank you for your understanding! 

• I'm giving a presentation or a flash talk / presenting a poster at the Klimatag. Do I still need to register? 

Yes, presenters and speakers are also asked to register for the Klimatag via the online portal. 

• Is there a conference fee?

The Klimatag has grown into CCCA's central networking event and is very well attended. Networking and exchange in a relaxed atmosphere are a key aspect, and we want to make sure the catering is up to scratch too. However, this does require adequate funding to ensure the right level of quality. We therefore charge a participation fee of €140 for attending the Klimatag 2026. A reduced fee of €90 applies for students.

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• Where can I find the programme?

You can find the programme here. 

The programme is subject to change, as it is continuously being updated for you. 

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• How does a scientific session work?

Each session is moderated by a session chair, who is responsible for the thematic introduction, keeping to the schedule, and leading the discussion.

Each session typically features 3 to 5 specialist presentations. Scientific Sessions II and IV also include 2 additional flash talks. The allocation of contributions was carried out by the programme committee, which grouped the submitted topics into coherent thematic clusters. 

After each presentation, or after every second flash talk, the audience has the opportunity to engage in professional exchange with the presenters through questions and comments.

Note: This year, the flash talk format has been introduced for the first time. A flash talk is a very short, concise presentation of a research project (04 minutes). Only the absolute highlights of the project should be presented. A classic structure of introduction, methodology, results, and discussion is explicitly not desired. The flash talk should provide a quick overview, spark interest, and encourage further exchange. 

• What do I need to keep in mind when preparing my presentation?

We'd like to point out that participants at the Klimatag come from various disciplines. To make your presentation accessible to a broad audience, we've put together a summary slide. We ask you to include this slide at the beginning of your presentation to help ease attendees into the topic. The font size can be adjusted as needed. The slide has been sent to you by e-mail. 

Presentations within the scientific sessions are allocated 10 minutes of speaking time and 5 minutes for discussion. Please stick to the time limits. Based on the maximum speaking time, we also recommend preparing no more than 10 slides per presentation. Please use 16:9 format for your slides. We'd also ask you to prepare your slides in the language of your presentation so the audience can follow along more easily. 

Additionally, during submission we asked you to tick the SDGs that are addressed in your research project. We ask you to also make the SDGs visible on your presentation slides. The icons for the respective SDGs have been sent to you by e-mail.

• What language should I give my presentation in?

The preferred language for the scientific sessions is German; however, presentations can also be given in English if needed. Please let us know by the time you submit your presentation slides at the latest.

• Where can I find the presentation slides of the submitted contributions?

The presentation slides will be made publicly available on our website after the Klimatag has taken place, provided we have received approval from the presenters. You'll find them under the Programme tab, within the respective session. 

• How were the contributions reviewed?

Contributions for the "general scientific sessions" went through the Klimatag review process and were assessed by at least 2 suitably qualified reviewers. The Klimatag programme committee compiled the Klimatag programme on the basis of the reviewers' evaluations. 

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• When do the Flash Talks take place?

The Flash Talks take place in two of the five scientific sessions, namely in Session II and Session IV.  

Each scientific session is moderated by a session chair, who is responsible for the thematic introduction, keeping to the schedule, and leading the discussion.

Each session typically includes 3 to 5 specialist presentations. Sessions II and IV additionally feature 1 to 2 complementary Flash Talks. The assignment of contributions was carried out by the programme committee, which grouped the submitted topics into coherent thematic clusters. 

After each presentation, or after every second Flash Talk, the audience has the opportunity to engage in a professional exchange with the presenters through questions and comments.

Note: This year, the Flash Talk format has been introduced for the first time. A Flash Talk is a very short, concise presentation of a research project (04 minutes). Only the absolute highlights of the project should be presented. A classic structure of introduction, methodology, results, and discussion is expressly not desired. The Flash Talk should provide a quick overview, spark interest, and encourage further exchange. 

• What do I need to keep in mind when designing my Flash Talk?

We'd like to point out that participants at the Klimatag come from various disciplines. 

Flash Talks within the scientific sessions are each allocated 04 minutes of presentation time. Please stick to the time given. Based on the maximum presentation time, we also recommend preparing a maximum of 04 slides per Flash Talk. Please use 16:9 format for your Flash Talk slides. We'd also ask you to design your slides in the language of your presentation, so that the audience can follow more easily.  

Additionally, during submission we asked you to tick the SDGs that are addressed within your research project. We kindly ask you to also make the SDGs visible on your Flash Talk slides. The icons for the respective SDGs have been made available to you by email.

• In which language should I give my Flash Talk?

The preferred language within the scientific sessions is German; if needed, there is the option to give Flash Talks in English as well. Please let us know at the latest when submitting your Flash Talk slides.

• Where can I view the Flash Talk slides of the presented contributions?

The Flash Talk slides will be made publicly available on our website after the Klimatag has taken place, provided we have received the presenters' consent to do so. You'll find them under the Programme tab in the respective session. 

• How were the contributions reviewed?

Contributions for the "general scientific sessions" underwent the Klimatag review process and were assessed by at least 2 suitably qualified reviewers. The Klimatag programme committee compiled the Klimatag programme on the basis of the reviewers' evaluations. 

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• In what form are the posters present at the 26th Klimatag?

The posters will be assigned to one of the scientific sessions by topic and will also be briefly introduced by the session chairs within that session. 

In addition, the well-known Poster Talks (formerly Poster Sessions) will take place during the coffee and lunch breaks. During these Poster Talks, interested participants can ask questions about your poster. There will be dedicated time slots for this, so you can also enjoy the breaks or have a look at other posters. 

Please check the programme on our website to find out which session your poster has been assigned to. 

• What do I need to keep in mind when designing my poster?

We'd like to point out that participants at the Klimatag come from various academic disciplines. Please keep this in mind when designing your poster.

Please also make sure that graphics and text sections are easy to read when designing your poster.

For the Poster Talk, please bring your poster in DIN A0 portrait format to the Klimatag and hang it in the designated spot. The necessary materials will be provided.

Additionally, during submission we asked you to tick the SDGs that are addressed within your research project. We kindly ask you to also make the SDGs visible on your poster. The icons for the respective SDGs have been made available to you by email.

• What language should the poster be in?

Whether you use German or English is entirely up to you. The only important thing is that the poster is designed in the language in which you will also present it, so that it's easier for the audience to follow.

ACRP posters should please be designed in English.  

• Will the posters also be viewable online via the Klimatag website?

To give the posters additional visibility, we will make them available to interested parties via the Klimatag website ahead of the event. Information about the timing and method of submission has been made available to you by email. 

• Can the posters take part in the CCCA Poster Prize competition?

This year, the CCCA Poster Prizes will once again be awarded. 1st place comes with a prize of 500 euros. 2nd and 3rd place will also each receive a prize. Posters can be rated by participants throughout the Klimatag. Based on these ratings, the poster jury will decide which three posters are awarded. Criteria for the awarding of the poster prizes can be found here. Prizes will only be awarded to posters whose authors are represented by at least one person at the award ceremony. The award ceremony will take place on Friday, 10 April as part of Session V, from 11:30 to 13:00. 

• How were the submissions reviewed?

Submissions for the "general scientific sessions" went through the Klimatag review process and were assessed by at least 2 suitably qualified reviewers. The Klimatag programme committee drew up the Klimatag programme on the basis of the reviewers' assessments. 

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• Which presentation formats apply to the ACRP quality assurance for 2026?

ACRP project leaders are again this year invited to give the ACRP Steering Committee an overview of their ACRP project in the form of a talk within the ACRP Sessions. The ACRP Sessions will also be held in English.

In addition, the well-known Poster Talks for networking will take place during the coffee and lunch breaks. ACRP project leaders are also invited to present a poster about their ACRP project, in order to make the ACRP project visible to all conference participants.

• What do I need to keep in mind when putting together my talk?

In your talk, please focus on the results, potential uncertainties, and changes in the project direction, rather than on organisational details. The ACRP Sessions will be held in English.

For talks within the ACRP quality assurance, a maximum of 06 minutes speaking time and a maximum of 07 minutes discussion time with the ACRP Steering Committee are scheduled. Please stick to the time limits. Based on the maximum speaking time, we also recommend preparing a maximum of 06 slides in 16:9 format per talk. To help you with the design, we've put together a template for the presentation slides. This has been made available to you by e-mail.

Additionally, during the submission process we asked you to tick the SDGs that are addressed within your research project. We kindly ask you to also make the SDGs visible on your presentation slides. The icons for the respective SDGs have been made available to you by e-mail.

After the conference, you'll have the opportunity to make the slides from your talk viewable on the Klimatag website.

• What language will the ACRP Sessions be held in?

The ACRP Sessions will be held in English. Please design your talk accordingly in English. Please also design your poster in English.

• What is the format of the "ACRP Sessions in the presence of the ACRP Steering Committee"?
   
  • The ACRP Sessions will be held in English
  • ACRP project leaders or a representative are invited to give an overview of the ACRP project progress in the form of a talk
  • A maximum of 06 minutes speaking time is scheduled for the talks
  • This is followed by a discussion with the ACRP Steering Committee in the form of questions (= maximum 07-minute discussion)
  • In your talk, please focus on the results, potential uncertainties, and changes in the project direction, rather than on organisational details.
  • The ACRP Session is open to all attendees, however the discussion with the ACRP project leaders is reserved for members of the ACRP Steering Committee
  • The talks and posters will be made available to the ACRP Steering Committee in advance for preparation, in order to enable a stimulating discussion despite the limited time available.
  • The ACRP project leader or a representative from the project team must be present for the entire ACRP Session and present the talk.

• What is the difference between the "general scientific sessions" and the "ACRP Sessions"?

In the "general scientific sessions", researchers from all subject areas and disciplines with connections to the topic of climate change and transformation have the opportunity to submit talks and poster contributions for presentation at the Klimatag. These contributions are reviewed, as has been the practice in previous years, by thematically appropriate reviewers and the Klimatag Programme Committee.

The ACRP Sessions are where the annual quality assurance for the Austrian Climate Research Programme takes place. Selected ACRP projects present to the ACRP Steering Committee. The ACRP project leaders whose projects are affected have been separately invited by the Climate and Energy Fund to present their project at the Klimatag.

• In what form will the posters be presented at the 26th Klimatag?

The posters will be assigned to one of the scientific sessions by theme and will also be briefly introduced by the session chairs within that session. 

In addition, the well-known Poster Talks (formerly Poster Sessions) will take place during the coffee and lunch breaks. At these Poster Talks, interested participants can ask questions about your poster. There are designated time slots for this, so that you can also enjoy the breaks and have a look at other posters. 

Please refer to the programme on our website to find out which session your poster has been assigned to. 

• What do I need to keep in mind when designing my poster?

We'd like to point out that participants at the Klimatag come from various disciplines. Please bear this in mind when designing your poster.

Important for the design of the poster is to include the logo of funding bodies (in particular the Climate and Energy Fund) and partners, as well as sharp and clearly legible graphics on the poster.

For the Poster Talk, please bring the poster itself in DIN A0 portrait format to the Klimatag and hang it in the designated spot. The necessary materials will be provided.

Additionally, during the submission process we asked you to tick the SDGs that are addressed within your research project. We kindly ask you to also make the SDGs visible on your poster. The icons for the respective SDGs have been made available to you by e-mail.

• What language should the poster be designed in?

ACRP posters should please be designed in English.

• Are the posters also viewable online via the Klimatag website?

To give the posters additional visibility, we will make them available for viewing on the Klimatag website ahead of the Klimatag for interested individuals. Information about the timing and method of submission has been made available to you by e-mail. 

• Can the posters take part in the CCCA poster prize competition?

This year, the CCCA poster prizes will once again be awarded.  1st place comes with a prize of 500 euros. 2nd and 3rd place will also each receive a prize. The posters can be rated by participants throughout the Klimatag. Based on these ratings, the poster jury will decide which three posters are awarded. Criteria for the awarding of the poster prizes can be found here. Prizes will only be awarded to posters whose authors are represented by at least one person at the award ceremony. The award ceremony will take place on Friday, 10 April as part of Session V, 11:30 to 13:00. 

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• How is the CCCA Poster Prize awarded?

The CCCA Poster Prize including award ceremony is again a fixed part of this year's conference. 1st place is endowed with 500 euros. 2nd and 3rd place will also each receive a prize. 

During the Klimatag, participants have the opportunity to rate the displayed posters. Based on this, a jury awards the poster prize. The jury will re-evaluate the posters rated highest by the audience and award prizes to the 3 posters that best meet the criteria. The award ceremony will take place on Fri, 10 April 2026 as part of Session V.

• What are the criteria for the CCCA Poster Prize?

The poster must meet the following criteria:

• The poster is visually appealing and the message is clearly understandable.
• The content of the poster is of high scientific quality and innovative.
• The content of the poster has high scientific and societal relevance.

• How is the CCCA Early Career Researcher Award awarded?

With the Early Career Researcher Award, CCCA aims to shine a spotlight on and recognise the scientific achievements of young researchers. Submissions are made via a scientific publication, which is evaluated by renowned scientists. The Early Career Researcher Award is presented every year at the Klimatag. The winner will present the scientific publication submitted for the Early Career Researcher Award at the Klimatag in one of the scientific sessions as a talk and will receive a prize money of 1,000 euros. 

All submissions for the CCCA Early Career Researcher Award are assessed by at least 2 suitably qualified reviewers. The Klimatag programme committee selects the winner based on the reviewers' evaluations. 

The award ceremony will take place on Fri, 10 April 2026 as part of Session V.