12th SCAR Open Science Conference

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.

SCAR and the Norwegian Polar Institute are pleased to invite you to the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference, in Oslo, Norway, from 8–18 August 2026.

The SCAR Open Science Conference 2026 comprises a diverse program featuring plenary lectures, mini-symposia, parallel sessions, panel discussions, posters, and various social and excursion opportunities in Oslo, Norway, and its surroundings.

About SCAR 2026

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.

In 2021, the Norwegian Polar Institute, presented Norway’s candidacy to host SCAR’s Open Science Conference and Biennial Meetings in 2026. Norway was selected and will host the SCAR OSC in Oslo in the period 8–18 August 2026. The conference is planned as an in-person conference with some hybrid facilities.

Venue

Open Science Conference
10-14 August 2026 | Oslo Congress Centre
Side meetings and associated meetings
8–9 August + 15–16 August 2026 | Oslo Congress Centre
SCAR Delegates Meeting
17–18 August 2026 | Oslo Plaza