Martin Burkhard, a Swiss structural geologist of high international reputation, died in August 2006 in a mountain accident.

The Swiss Geological Society, the Swiss Tectonics Studies Group, and the Institut de Géologie et d'Hydrogéologie at the University of Neuchâtel are organizing a conference in honour of Martin Burkhard and his scientific work.

The four scientific sessions of the conference cover the main research fields of Martin Burkhard and are arranged in the form of invited oral presentations.

One of Martin's major objectives and merits was to promote students and young researchers and we would like to specifically encourage younger members of the research community  to attend and benefit from the outstanding series of oral presentations to be presented at the Martin Burkhard Conference.