Earth Science conferences

AGU26 brings the Earth and space science community to San Francisco on 7–11 December 2026 for research presentations, scientific exchange, workshops and professional development. The programme spans Earth, planetary and space sciences, with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. The organizer lists 29 September as the late-breaking abstract deadline; the standard abstract round has already closed. The official event site provides registration, travel and programme updates for the meeting at the Moscone Center.

The annual meeting brings together research on weather, climate, hydrology, oceans and related environmental systems. Its conferences and symposia cover atmospheric chemistry, climate variability, observing systems, satellite measurements, modelling and communication of scientific information. The 2027 theme emphasizes education and the use of Earth-system knowledge by people and communities. Scientific sessions, professional exchanges and short courses are offered alongside in-person and online participation.

The tenth national and first international Ocean Society of India conference brings ocean, atmospheric and Earth scientists together around research and applications. Topics span physical, chemical and biological oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, ocean–atmosphere interactions, engineering, marine microbiology, the blue economy, bioinformatics, satellite and in-situ observations, modeling, changing monsoons, polar regions and renewable energy. Plenary lectures, contributed research and early-career and interdisciplinary sessions connect scientific advances to societal needs.

The congress examines Quaternary environmental and human history and its practical relevance to society. Themes include climate archives, geological hazards, sediments and heritage, the Anthropocene, chronology, data synthesis and modelling. Studies of glaciers, rivers, deserts, wetlands and coasts connect past changes with questions about present food, water, environmental and settlement security. Scientific presentations are accompanied by workshops and optional excursions through Indian geological and archaeological settings. Presenters must pay by 30 October 2026; field-trip registration also closes that day. Delayed and onsite registration continues through the congress closing date.

The society’s 33rd conference presents research on weather, oceans and climate, from fundamental processes to applications in forecasting, infrastructure, agriculture, health and ecosystems. Sessions cover extreme and compound events, hydroclimate, polar systems, ocean and coastal processes, atmospheric composition, climate variability, high-resolution modelling and machine learning. A second stream examines warning services, adaptation, Indigenous knowledge, education and the use of science in industry and policy. Workshops take place on 8 February, followed by conference proceedings on 9–12 February. Abstract submissions closed on 6 September 2026. Presenters must register by 1 December, which is also the end of the early-bird discount.

The meeting brings scientists, students and other fossil specialists together to discuss vertebrate palaeontology in western North America and the wider region specified by the association. Research talks and posters cover discovery, preparation, conservation, education and collection practice. The programme includes museum collections access, a separately priced fossil-scanning workshop and an optional trip to Hagerman Fossil Beds. Referenced specimens must be deposited in permanent repositories.

The Aquatic Sciences Meeting connects freshwater and ocean researchers around the theme Waterscapes Under Pressure: Drivers and Opportunities. The meeting runs 28 February–5 March 2027 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The abstract deadline has been extended to 21 September 2026; early registration ends 1 December 2026.

The congress brings palaeontologists together to examine fossil evidence for the history of life, changing environments and the development of biodiversity. Research presentations and interdisciplinary discussion connect Asian discoveries with broader evolutionary questions. Organized with Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Society and partner universities under the Asian Palaeontological Association, it welcomes established researchers, students and early-career scientists. Optional excursions investigate marine and terrestrial fossil records across Thailand.

The meeting examines disputed and unresolved questions about rapidly changing Arctic and Southern oceans. It brings circulation, ecology and biogeochemistry together to consider sea-ice loss, freshwater inputs, deep-water formation, primary production and climate-active aerosols. Sessions emphasize why these processes remain difficult to measure and explain, including feedbacks on planetary reflectivity and atmospheric composition. Comparisons with ancient ice-covered oceans and oceans on other worlds broaden the discussion. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

The meeting combines research presentations, posters and practical workshops on fossil preparation and collections methods. Its 2027 symposium examines how preparation and conservation can support education and public engagement from the beginning of a project. Topics include photogrammetry, replica production, three-dimensional printing, teaching collections and travelling exhibits. Remote participants can access presentations, digital posters and live questions; some workshops also offer remote access, while all are available in person. Abstracts and workshop proposals are due by 23:59 US Central Time on 1 November 2026.

EGU 2027 meets in Vienna and online, 4–9 April, covering Earth, planetary and space sciences. Abstract deadline: 12 January 2027. The European Geosciences Union hosts scientific sessions, short courses and geoscience panels at the Austria Center Vienna and online. Abstract submissions, support applications and author invitation-letter requests begin on 28 October 2026. Financial-support applications close on 1 December 2026 at 13:00 CET; abstracts close on 12 January 2027 at 13:00 CET. Reduced early registration ends on 8 March 2027. The session-proposal stage closed on 23 September 2026. The organizer also publishes separate townhall and splinter-meeting milestones.

The meeting connects ocean observations and research with policy and practical action for a resilient Western Pacific. Scientific sessions address marine ecosystems, climate and human pressures, while UN Ocean Decade activities connect current projects and incubate new collaborations. The conference brings together researchers, government agencies and other ocean stakeholders to present new knowledge and technologies, assess regional progress and develop science-based responses to sustainability challenges. Abstracts for 34 scientific sessions close on 15 November 2026.

The meeting connects ecology, hydrology, geochemistry, soil science and Earth-system modelling to explain how catchments function across boundaries. Researchers will compare findings across biogeoclimatic regions, disciplinary approaches, and spatial and temporal scales, with particular attention to interfaces between systems. Experimental studies, laboratory analyses, modelling and synthesis of observations will be used to identify advances that become visible when these approaches are combined. Attendance applications are reviewed and capacity may fill before the application deadline.

The symposium investigates how exchanges between land ice and the atmosphere control glacier mass balance and sea-level contributions. Surface energy, albedo, firn hydrology, aquifers and impermeable ice layers are considered alongside atmospheric circulation and boundary-layer processes. Field observations, satellite measurements, numerical models and machine-learning emulators will be used to examine nonlinear feedbacks and improve projections of ice-sheet and glacier change. The International Glaciological Society convenes researchers studying both local surface processes and their representation in climate models.

The meeting treats subduction-zone hazards as connected components of the Earth system. Deformation, faulting, mineral reactions and fluid movement link trenches, volcanic arcs and the mantle, while earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and eruptions can trigger one another. Researchers will integrate geology, geophysics, geochemistry and geodynamics across scales to understand cascading hazards, improve forecasting and relate deep processes to surface landscapes and climate-linked risks. Attendance applications are reviewed and capacity may fill before the application deadline.

The conference organizes ocean chemistry around inventories, exchange rates and reaction mechanisms. It considers carbon, nutrients, trace elements and organic compounds in seawater, sediments and coastal margins, connecting molecular processes with basin-scale transport. Researchers will discuss autonomous measurements, isotope and molecular methods, long observational records, and the challenges that ocean change and proposed interventions pose for assumptions of steady state. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

The conference connects observations, physical theory, modelling and machine learning to address persistent questions about the Earth system. Sessions bring different methods to bear on radiative transfer, aerosols, clouds, climate predictability and decision-relevant understanding. Researchers working across spatial and temporal scales will examine how increasingly extensive measurements and simulations can improve causal explanations and predictions of environmental change. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

The meeting examines how quantitative geological dating establishes the sequence, duration and causes of Earth and planetary processes. Contributions span tectonics, magmatism, sedimentary records, biological history, planetary evolution and mineral formation. Researchers will compare analytical, computational and calibration methods, identify limitations of current infrastructure and technology, and discuss how complementary dating approaches can test time-dependent models. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

South Africa's fourth National Space Conference brings together research and practice in space science and Earth observation. Its scope covers observations, operations, products and services that support environmental protection, social and economic development and evidence-informed decisions. Scientific and technical sessions connect these applications with space policy, technology and innovation. The biennial meeting is organized by NEOSS and SANSA with national partners.

This meeting connects mineral-deposit researchers with industry and government geoscientists through technical sessions, keynotes, student activities and field-based learning. It focuses on scientific advances in ore deposits and their geological setting, with field trips examining major Australian and regional mineral provinces. The meeting provides opportunities to compare research approaches and build collaborations across fundamental geoscience and mineral exploration. Abstract submissions open on 1 November 2026 and close on 19 February 2027; registration opens on 2 January 2027.