The Molecular Origins of Life, Munich (MOM 2026) conference will address one of the most profound scientific questions: How did life originate?
Through presentations by leading international researchers, complemented by panel discussions and poster sessions, this conference provides a forum for scientists from a wide range of disciplines - including astronomy, biochemistry, biophysics, geosciences, and theoretical chemistry and physics - to exchange insights and advance the field.
Together, we will explore fundamental questions such as:
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What were the environmental conditions on the early Earth?
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Which chemical systems could have served as precursors to living matter?
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How did the first genetic materials and metabolic pathways arise?
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By what mechanisms could Darwinian evolution have emerged from prebiotic chemistry?
The goal of MOM 2026 is to present and critically discuss the current state of research on the origin of life, highlighting recent advances and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration toward understanding life’s molecular beginnings.
The Molecular Origins of Life Munich 2026 is organized by DFG funded Collaborative Research Center 392 Molecular Evolution in Prebiotic Environments. Attendance to the event is free of charge.
Registration is mandatory to be able to attend the event.
