Polar science calendar

Conferences and other important events coming up in the world of polar science and research.

We do our best to keep this up to date by compiling what we can find on the web and what people send us. Please do not hesitate to contact us if your event is not featured.

  • Canadian Hydrographic Conference: The Arctic, Old Challenges, New Approaches

    15.05.2012 - 17.05.2012

    The 2012 Canadian Hydrographic Conference is to be held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada from May 15th to 17th. The conference will explore new approaches to the challenges of Arctic hydrography.

  • International Symposium on Seasonal Snow and Ice

    28.05.2012 - 01.06.2012

    From May 25th to June 1st 2012, the International Glaciological Society (IGS) will hold an International Symposium on Seasonal Snow and Ice in Lahti, Finland.

  • 22nd International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference

    17.06.2012 - 22.06.2012

    The 22nd International Offshore (Ocean) and Polar Engineering Conference will be held in Rhodes, Greece from June 17th to 22nd, 2012.

  • 10th International Conference on Permafrost

    25.06.2012 - 30.06.2012

    The International Conference on Permafrost, held every four years, is the premier venue for all research related to permafrost. To be held in Tyumen (Russia) from June 25th to 29th, this conference will focus on arctic, Antarctic, and alpine permafrost research.

  • SCAR Science Week 2012 and 5th Open Science Conference

    16.07.2012 - 19.07.2012

    The SCAR Science Week 2012 and 5th Open Science Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon, USA from July 13th to 25th, 2012. The events will emphasize SCAR's dual role in facilitating scientific research and providing advice to policy makers.

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