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First ISTEE Conference, June 14-18, 2027, Edmonton, Canada  SAVE THE DATE

Building on the legacy of the ICOBTE and ICHMET conference series, the inaugural ISTEE conference will take place from June 14 to 18, 2027 in Edmonton, Canada. This event marks a new chapter for the global trace element research community.

The ISTEE Conference will serve as a leading forum for sharing the latest scientific advances in trace elements. Rather than focussing on a single element or environmental medium, the conference aims to be a multidisciplinary forum where state-of-the-art research is presented and discussed from different perspectives. Topics include analytical developments, environmental management, public health, industrial processes, and policy development.

Edmonton, a vibrant and welcoming city, combines world-class research institutions with close proximity to Canada’s unique natural environments. At that time of the year, its lively summer atmosphere makes it an especially attractive destination.

ISTEE Mid-Term Elections ongoing

The ISTEE mid-term elections are ongoing, and several members have already cast their votes. Be sure to cast yours before August 1.

ISTEE is currently holding a special mid-term election for the positions of Vice President and members of the Auditing Committee. As a young society, these crucial positions are not yet fully filled. The elected candidates will assume their roles on September 1.

ISTEE Mid-Term Elections opening soon

The special mid-term election for the positions of Vice-President and members of the Auditing Committee will launch on June 1! Voting will remain open until July 31.

This election aims to fill vacancies for the second year of the current biennial term of our newly established society. The ISTEE Secretary has already informed members about the candidates and the practical procedures. Please refer to the official call for full details.

Why a Mid-Term Election?

As a newly founded society, some key roles are not yet fully staffed. This exceptional mid-term election will ensure that all essential functions are filled and fully operational for the remainder of the current term (September 2025 – June 2027).

Looking Ahead

In addition, preparations are already underway for the regular biennal elections. A call for candidates for the upcoming term (after the forthcoming ISTEE Conference) will be launched around mid June.

We strongly encourage all members to actively engage in the election process, both as voters and as candidates, and to contribute to shaping the future governance of ISTEE.

PhD Position Announcement: Impact of Fires on Chromium Speciation in Tropical Agroecosystems

We are pleased to announce a fully funded 3-year PhD position within the ANR FIRE project (ANR-25-CE34-5568-01), a collaboration between CIRAD (France), CEREGE (France), and the University of Vienna (Austria). The project focuses on the fire-induced transformation of chromium (Cr) in tropical soils, specifically the conversion of non-toxic Cr(III) to carcinogenic Cr(VI) in agricultural systems at CEREGE (Aix-en-Provence, France). Further information

Elections 2026: call for candidates

As the International Society of Trace Elements in the Environment (ISTEE) continues to establish its organizational structure, we are holding a special mid‑term election to fill vacancies for the second year of the current biennial term. The ISTEE society calls its members for candidates for (1) Vice-president" (one position), and (2) member of the Auditing Committee (four positions).

Read the call

1st International Scientific Conference & Workshop on the Rhizotest method

It is our great pleasure to announce the 1st International Scientific Conference & Workshop on the Rhizotest method which will be held from September 7th to 10th, 2026 at Cirad in Montpellier, France. Results achieved with the Rhizotest method has been presented several times in previous Icobte-Ichmet conferences. Therefore, we think this event could be of interest for the Istee community. Please visit the event Website and note important dates.