Program

The schedule of talks is now available for the 4th Annual Dynamic Vegetation Modeling and Observations Conference. Please note that the schedule is subject to small changes. 

2026 Keynote Speakers

Dr. Meghan Blumstein
University of Virginia
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Dr. Eric A. Davidson
University of Maryland
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César Terrer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Chonggang Xu
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Agenda at a glance

Wednesday, April 9:

  • 4:00–6:00 pm Afternoon check-in and poster set-up
  • 5:30–6:30 pm Dinner in Swope Dining Center
  • 6:30-8:00 pm Evening keynote and contributed oral presentations
  • 8:00-10:00 pm Mixer over posters

Thursday, April 10:

  • 9:00 – 12:30: Morning sessions with break, keynote and oral presentations
  • 12:45-1:30 pm:  Lunch in Swope Dining Center
  • 1:30-4:30 pm:   Afternoon free time, impromptu meetings, outdoor time
  • 4:30-5:30 pm: Snacks at posters
  • 5:30-6:30 pm:  Dinner in Swope Dining Center
  • 6:40-8:00 pm:  Evening keynote and oral presentations
  • 8:00-late pm:  Mixer over posters

Friday, April 11:

  • 9:00-11:35:  Morning sessions with keynote, oral presentations, and a coffee break
  • 11:35-12:00: Student and postdoc presentation awards, announcement of next co-chairs, general discussion
  • 12:00-1:00 pm:  Lunch in Swope Dining Center
  • 1:00 pm:  Depart