The ASSW 2026 Science Day will be held at the new Universitetsbyen Rotunda at Aarhus University on 29 May 2026.
The day will open with a plenary keynote on the importance of Arctic observations and monitoring, followed by parallel sessions under the themes of the IASC Working Groups. Sessions will highlight research across the Arctic Terrestrial Environment, Arctic Marine Environment, Arctic Economic Politics, Arctic Atmosphere, Arctic Cryosphere, Arctic Human Health, and Arctic Societies and Governance.
A defining feature of the 2026 Science Day is the emphasis on early career researchers: all oral presentations, apart from the keynote, will be delivered by ECRs. This ensures the programme elevates the perspectives and contributions of the next generation of Arctic researchers, including scientists, community members, and other knowledge holders.
In the afternoon, the programme will feature a cross-disciplinary science session, bringing together insights from across the Working Group areas. The day will conclude with the presentation of the finalized ICARP IV report, marking a milestone for international Arctic research cooperation.
The ASSW 2026 Science Day is hosted at Aarhus University, in the recently inaugurated Universitetsbyen Rotunda, providing a modern and collaborative setting for scientific exchange and public engagement.