12th SCAR Open Science Conference

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.

• Open Science Conference
  10-14 August 2026 | Venue TBA
• Side meetings and associated meetings
  8–9 August + 15–16 August 2026 |  Venue TBA
• SCAR Delegates Meeting
  17–18 August 2026 | Venue TBA

Email: scar2026@npolar.no

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 the form below: