2026 COMNAP Annual General Meeting and Antarctic Search & Rescue Workshop

The 38th COMNAP AGM will be held in Tromsø, Norway. The 6th SAR workshop will be held in conjunction with the AGM.

38^th COMNAP AGM

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is COMNAP’s key event for improving collaboration, sharing best practices, and addressing challenges related to Antarctic research and logistics.

The 38th COMNAP AGM will be held between 4-6 August 2026 in Tromsø, Norway, welcoming representatives from all Member and Observer organisations.

6^th Antarctic Search & Rescue Workshop

Every three years, COMNAP convenes the Antarctic Search & Rescue (SAR) Workshop. The 6^th version of the SAR workshop will be held in conjunction with the 38^th COMNAP AGM in Tromsø, Norway, on 6 and 7 August 2026.

COMNAP considers safety of human life of primary concern in all Antarctic activities. The Antarctic SAR Workshops are convened to support of the goal to improve SAR coordination and response in the Antarctic Treaty area.

Learn more about the Annual General Meeting and the SAR Workshop