The 12th SCAR Open Science Conference will be held in Oslo, Norway, from 10-14 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.
Call for Parallel Sessions, Mini-Symposia, Workshops, and Other Events (10-14 August 2026)
SCAR and the Norwegian Polar Institute invite you to express your interest in proposing a
- new parallel session or convening a session from the draft list,
- mini-symposium,
- workshop,
- other event.
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 this form: https://bit.ly/scar2026