The 12th SCAR Open Science Conference will be held in Oslo, Norway, from 8-18 August 2026, hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute. The conference will feature an interdisciplinary programme that includes plenary lectures, parallel sessions, mini-symposia, workshops, panel discussions, posters, and social activities.
The SCAR Open Science Conferences offer scientists from various disciplines and countries the opportunity to present their work, network and participate more actively in SCAR’s scientific activities.
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), was established in 1958 by the 12 countries that had been active in the International Geophysical Year. It is a non-governmental organisation and is a thematic organisation of the International Science Council (ISC), and currently includes 46 member countries and 9 ISC unions. SCAR initiates, develops and coordinates international research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. As well as facilitating science, SCAR’s advice plays a crucial role in decision making processes.
SCAR and the Norwegian Polar Institute invite you to express your interest in proposing a
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise and insights, and engage with the broader Antarctic research community. The deadline for submitting your interest is 31 August 2025. Submission is open to proposals from all fields within Antarctic science, and we encourage innovative, cross-disciplinary sessions. If you wish to suggest a new event, please provide the title, a brief description, and the names of potential convenors or speakers. Note that spaces for events are limited, and selections will be made based on the relevance and potential impact of the proposals.
Please submit your proposals using the form below:
The weekends before and after the conference (8–9 August and 15–16 August) are available for hosting satellite events and additional workshops. We encourage the entire Antarctic science community to use this opportunity to bring together their organisations, collaborations and teams.
Note that space is limited and will be reviewed first and then allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to submit your expression of interest is 31 January 2026.
Please submit your proposals using the form below:
For more information, updates and to view the programme, please visit the event page.
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