Our celebrations will take place on 15 June 2026 and consist of two events: the festive colloquium and the summer party. For better planning, please register via the link in your invitation (participation in only one event is possible).

Festive colloquium

Venue: CN, Building 401, Room 410

from 13:00 Arrival / Reception *

• 14:00 Welcome (Prof. Jan Cermak, KIT)
• 14:05 Greeting (Prof. Jan Hesthaven, KIT)
• 14:10 Uhr Aerosols—the "elementary particles" of the atmosphere (Prof. Thomas Leisner, KIT)
• 14:30 Uhr Sounding the middle atmosphere from space: what have learned from MIPAS (Dr. Bernd Funke, CSIC)

14:50 Uhr Break*

• 15:30 Uhr Greenhouse Gases - Remote Sensing and Insights in the Carbon Cycle (Prof. André Butz, Uni Heidelberg)
• 15:50 Uhr Atmosversary (Prof. Anke Nölscher, FZJ)

16:15 End of the colloquium

* Opportunity to view 40 years of IMKASF as an exhibit "timeline" on site

Summer party

The summer party will take place directly after the colloquium in an informal setting next to the IMK building 435 (in case of bad weather we will move to the KITcube hall next door).

• There will be drinks (non-alcoholic) and grilled sausages (vegan/meat).
• We’re looking forward to a colorful potluck buffet (salad/finger food/dessert). Query in the registration form (can also be added later).
• If you would like to bring your own barbecue food, you can prepare it yourself on an additional barbecue provided.
• Anyone who wishes to engage in sports can feel free to bring a table‑tennis paddle.

We look forward to a cozy afternoon/evening with you.