Website: https://scor-int.org/events/scor-2026-annual-meeting/

Dates: 8-10 September 2026 (general meeting)

Location: House of Science and Letters (Tieteiden talo), Helsinki, Finland with option for virtual participation

Special Event: A pre-meeting symposium on the afternoon of 7 September will highlight Baltic and Polar Science from Finland. Early-career scientists in Finland are invited to apply to present a poster during the symposium. A reception hosted by the City of Helsinki will follow.

Schedule of Events: A detailed agenda and more focused topics for discussion will be available later.

• 7 September 2026. Symposium & Reception
• 8 September 2026. SCOR Annual Meeting Day 1: Opening, discussion of new WG proposals
• 9 September 2026. SCOR Annual Meeting Day 2: Reports/updates from current SCOR Working Groups and research projects
• 10 September 2026. SCOR Annual Meeting Day 3: Reports/updates partner organizations, closing of meeting. The meeting is expected to close by 13:00. Those attending in person have the option to join an Icebreaker tour in the afternoon.

The website for the meeting contains a link for registering and logistical information, and will updated with reports of activities from the SCOR Working Groups and Projects later in the year.

The purpose of the SCOR Annual Meetings is to make it possible for national SCOR committees and partner organizations to learn of SCOR activities in the past year, to oversee the work of SCOR, and to approve new working groups and the SCOR budget for the coming year. SCOR meetings also provide an opportunity for international marine science projects and organizations to provide updates about their current work and plans for the future.

SCOR annual meetings are open to any participant and there is no registration fee. Participants planning to attend in person are kindly asked to register by 1 August to assist with logistical planning. Official registration for the Helsinki City reception will be distributed to symposium attendees 1 month prior to the event.

Looking forward to your participation!