Dear all, We are working hard to curate a fabulous scientific programme for the conference, and are hoping to let authors know the outcomes of their abstract submissions no later than the 17th February. Please find the latest conference news here: Quick Announcement Letter<https://sway.cloud.microsoft/ICaGyOSZi8XBhbrN?ref=Link> This, and all previous newsletters are also available on the ECS Conference website --> https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference-2026 In this edition you will find important information for: * Students * Call for volunteers closes this Sunday 1st February 2026 * Exclusive low rate student accommodation now bookable * Exhibitors and sponsors * Those wishing to contribute to video night --> submit your videos now! We recommend following the ECS social media channels for the most recent updates, including when registration opens: https://www.instagram.com/europeancetaceansociety/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCetaceanSociety We look forward to seeing you in Dundee, Scotland, in April 2026! Have a lovely weekend! Cheers, on behalf of the entire LOC for ECS 2026, Ailsa Hall, Jo Kershaw, Carol Sparling & Mariel ten Doeschate ECS co-chairs of the LOC. [cid:image001.png@01DC91FB.239C31D0]