why attend
PLENARY LECTURES & MINI-SYMPOSIA
Daily keynotes and mini-symposia from leading Antarctic scientists and policymakers will frame major themes and highlight cross-disciplinary priorities for the SCAR community.
PARALLEL SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS & MORE
Concurrent thematic sessions and workshops let you dive deep into focused topics, from oceanography and cryosphere dynamics to socio-ecological studies and polar governance. Choose talks that match your niche or broaden your perspective.
POSTER EXHIBITS
Showcase your research and explore others’ work in the poster hall. Get direct feedback from peers and connect with authors during lively poster presentation sessions.
Conference Programme
8-9 & 16 August:
Business Meetings & Satellite Events
A space for SCAR groups and programmes & partners to meet and discuss their business + extended workshops and satellite events.
10-14 August:
Open Science Conference
Five days of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, poster sessions, and lively conversations that spark new ideas and collaborations across Antarctic science.
15 August:
Science Group Business Meetings
A day for our SCAR Science Groups to share progress, align priorities, and kick-start joint projects with colleagues from around the world.
17–19 August:
Delegates Meeting
SCAR Delegates gather to review outcomes, make key decisions, and help set SCAR’s direction for the coming years.
The conference programme will offer a vibrant mix of meetings, symposia, side events, and social gatherings designed to inspire collaboration and spark new ideas. Shaped by the Antarctic community together with the International Scientific Organising Committee, the programme will feature daily plenaries, dynamic poster sessions, hands-on workshops, and plenty of chances to connect with colleagues from across the Antarctic research community.
We are very excited to announce that the call for abstracts for is now open. The abstract submission deadline is 28 February 2026.
Further details on individual events will be shared as the conference approaches.
