The DES Fall Meeting 2026 will take place on 22–23 September at Nyborg Strand Hotel.
The program includes a session on DAGs and mediation analyses, featuring confirmed speakers Long Nguyen (University of Copenhagen) and Gemma Hammerton (Bristol Medical School, UK). A session on decomposition techniques will be led by Sam Harper (McGill University, Canada). The meeting will also highlight early career researchers through presentations and the Schroll Prize 2026.
On the second day, the focus will be on causal inference frameworks, including a session on the causal roadmap by Maya Petersen (University of California, Berkeley, USA). Another session will address target trial emulation from a critical perspective, with contributions from Uffe Heide-Jørgensen (Aarhus University) and Irene Petersen (University College London and Aarhus University).
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Early-career researchers: Present your research at the DES Autumn Meeting 2026
Are you an early-career researcher with epidemiological research to share?
Submit an abstract to the DES Lecture Competition and get the opportunity to present your work at the DES Autumn Meeting on 22 September 2026.
Based on the submitted abstracts, up to six early-career researchers will be selected to present their research and compete for the DES Lecture Competition Award.
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, gain presentation experience, and engage with the Danish epidemiological community.
We welcome submissions from all areas of epidemiology.
How to apply
We encourage all early-career researchers to apply.
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Do not forget to nominate young epidemiologists for the 2026 Schroll Prize!
The prize recognizes a junior epidemiologist who has demonstrated excellence in epidemiological research, methods development or application, teaching and/or dissemination, already at an early career stage.
The prize includes a cash award of 5000 DKK, complimentary registration and opportunity to present at the Danish Epidemiological Society meeting in September 2026, and one year free membership of DES.
More details: https://www.dansk-epidemiologisk-selskab.dk/des-activities/schroll-prize-for-excellence/
Deadline is August 21st.
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9:30-10:30 Arrival & coffee
10:30-12:30 DAGs and mediation analyses
Moderator Sandra Feodor Nilsson
12:30-13:45 Lunch
13:45-15:15 Early Career Researchers
Moderator Amalie Timmermann
15:15-15:45 Coffee, cake and fruit
15:45-17:00 Decomposition Techniques in Epidemiology: Why and How.
Sam Harper, Professor, McGill University, Canada
Moderator: Terese Høj Jørgensen
17:00-18:00 Break and check-in
18:00-19:00 Pre-dinner drinks and mingling
Moderator: Frida Richter Hansen
9:15-10:30 Causal roadmap
Maya Petersen, Professor, Berkeley University, USA
Moderator: Katrine Grau
10:30-11:00 Coffee and fruits
11:00-13:00 Target Trial Emulation: A critical approach
Moderator: Reimar W Thomsen
13:00 Lunch - grab and go
Terms: It is not possible to cancel a registration, but you may transfer your spot to a colleague or other participant, according to the venue’s terms.