The Open Science Conference is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, whose contributions enable this global gathering to take place. By supporting the event, sponsors help unite the international Antarctic community, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and new opportunities.
SCAR Open Science Conference is the world’s premier meeting on Antarctic research, bringing together scientists and policymakers interested in Antarctica from across the globe. In 2026, the 13-days event is arranged in Oslo, Norway from August 8-19.
The meeting place provides an opportunity for scientists from a variety of disciplines and countries to present their work, to network and become more involved in SCAR science activities. The 2026 conference theme is Diving into Antarctic Science – Making Waves for the Future.
The expected attendance is 1000 scientists, managers and policy makers from around the world.
- Norwegian Polar Institute is hosting the 12th SCAR OSC, leading the local organizing committee jointly with:
- Institute for Marine Research
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- University of Bergen
- University of Oslo
- Research Council of Norway
- Association for Polar Early Career Scientists
