An important part of the DGK is the presentation of scientific contributions, which offer an opportunity to actively shape the program. Contributions on geothermally relevant topics can be submitted as presentations or posters via the congress website until May 31, 2026. In early August, the scientific committee will decide which contributions will be selected and the speakers will then be informed. Afterwards, the long versions of accepted papers can be submitted - ideally by shortly before the start of the congress. Each long version will receive a DOI number via Zenodo. In addition, all accepted papers will be published in the digital conference proceedings in 2027. Below you will find the various options for submitting a scientific paper as well as important information.

Presentation (German/English)

• Abstract with max. 250 words, authors and title not included!
• Duration: 15 minutes + short discussion (approx. 5 minutes)
• Presentation must be brought on site on USB stick
• If your presentation has been accepted, the presenter can register for the speaker rate (only one author per contribution can receive the speaker rate!)

Scientific Poster (German/English)

• Abstract with max. 250 words, authors and title not included!
• Poster in portrait format A0 on site at the conference
• Poster boards and mounting material (pins; adhesive tape not allowed!) will be provided on site
• If your poster is accepted, the presenter can register for the speaker rate (only one author per contribution can receive the speaker rate!)

Poster Session

In addition to displaying your poster, all poster authors may register for a short 3-minute poster presentation by the stated deadline and upload their poster presentation (maximum of 3 slides). These contributions will be indicated in the online program as 3-minute poster presentations and will be introduced and called in the scheduled program order.

Science Bar Poster (German/English)

• Aimed at students and young scientists up to the age of 27
• Poster in portrait format A0
• Abstract with max. 250 words
• 3-minute short presentation
• Poster boards and mounting material (pins; adhesive tape not allowed!) will be provided
• Presenters receive free congress participation

Please indicate whether this is a Bachelor's or Master's thesis and whether it represents a preliminary status or the final submission (including the date of completion).

Long Version

Deadline for submission of the long version: if possible by 13.10.2026

A template is available for download here:

Download Longversion Template

*By submitting the paper, you consent to its publication in the conference proceedings of the Geothermal Congress of the German Geothermal Association or BVG Geothermie Kommunikation GmbH.*