Origins: Conference & Symposium

August 22-24, 2026

Join us for the first international conference and symposium on human origins

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Challenge the Future of Aquatic Ape Research

Join us for an exclusive symposium event, where top thinkers and researchers share information and debate the science behind Evolution’s most controversial hypothesis. Vote for your favourite idea.

Talks & presentations

Gain insights from top evolutionary researchers as they share their expertise, trends, and up-to-date research. Engage in live networking sessions and poster presentations that will bring you up to speed on the current state of play in the field of human origins.

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Keynote Speakers

Hear from leaders in the field of human evolution. Our keynote speakers will deliver powerful presentations on current knowledge and emerging ideas.

Symposium

Leading experts debate the controversy about our watery origins. Their discussions will provide diverse viewpoints and in-depth analysis on critical topics, fostering thought-provoking discussion and avenues for future research. The session will be followed by an audience vote on the most research-worthy hypothesis today.

Talks

Join our plenary panel of experts to bring your research to a new audience. An award will be given for the best talk.

Posters

Researchers are invited to present posters of their work at the event. Awards will be granted for the best three posters.

Afterparty

Unwind and connect with fellow attendees at our exclusive afterparty. This is the perfect opportunity to network in a relaxed and informal setting, build valuable relationships, and continue the conversations that started during the conference.

About origins

Origins Debut

This brand new conference is designed for undergraduates, postgraduate researchers, and leaders in the field of human evolution who are looking to showcase their work, network with peers and professionals, and gain insights from other areas of research. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, this event has something for everyone.

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Conference Schedule

Keynote Speeches and Evolutionary Talks

The conference will be introduced by our keynote speakers followed by a range of talks by attending researchers. Posters will be displayed throughout the day, with a free period after lunch for networking.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Symposium: Aquatic vs Savannah hypotheses

An audienced debate among leading thinkers on the viability of the Aquatic Ape hypothesis compared against more long-standing hypotheses about the Missing Link.