We announce a seminar by Wenjin Chen on algorithms and software for efficient gravity forward modeling of hydrological mass changes. The talk reviews methods in Cartesian and spherical systems, comparing accuracy and efficiency of modeling approaches, and highlights trade-offs between realism and computation, with applications to hydrological mass change analysis.
The PhHS-IHRF2026 symposium will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 7-9 April 2026. It focuses on observing and interpreting the Earth's gravity field and geoid, emphasizing height systems and the International Height Reference Frame (IHRF). This Joint IAG Symposium is co-organized by IAG Sub-Commissions 2.2 and 2.4, IGFS, and GGOS.
This conference explores Earth’s internal and external processes and their interaction with the space environment. It covers crust and mantle dynamics, tectonics, seismicity, and variations in gravitational and magnetic fields, as well as satellite and geodetic methods, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across geophysics, geology, geodesy, and space sciences.
We are pleased to announce the next edition of the European Navigation Conference series, ENC 2026, will take place in Vienna, April 28-30, 2026. The ENC-series is now widely acknowledged as the most important annual event in Europe bringing together the full positioning, navigation and timing community. What you can expect at ENC2026: Technical programme across […]
Allie Coonin (Brown University, Providence, USA) and Tamara Pico (University of California, Santa Cruz, USA) will present: "Transient Earth Rheology Temporarily Slows West Antarctic Ice Retreat in Future Climate Projections" Projections of sea-level change and Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) stability under anthropogenic climate change hinge upon accurately describing physical feedbacks that link ice dynamics (marine […]
We are pleased to announce our third seminar hosted by the IAG Working Group 3.1. Christian Massari will present on hydrologic variability in Europe and beyond using satellites and in situ sensors. The seminar will be held on May 13; further details and the link will be provided later.
This in-person workshop is organized with the main objective to obtain feedback by the entire European community. Opinions, comments and thoughts on EQUIP-G project activities will contribute to shaping key aspects on the future of (terrestrial) gravimetry. This is centered around the main long-term goal to establish a permanent perennial entity of a shared park […]
Achraf Koulali (Newcastle University, UK) and Matt King (University of Tasmania, Australia) will present: "Sensitivity of Antarctic GPS time series to varying surface mass balance loads, and implications for estimates of Glacial Isostatic Adjustment" Antarctic Global Positioning System (GPS) vertical time series exhibit non-linear signals across a wide range of temporal scales, complicating the interpretation […]
EUREF is the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Reference Frame Sub-Commission for Europe. The EUREF Symposium has been organized since 1990 and the scope of the symposium covers EUREF activities, such as the realisation, maintenance, and usage of ETRS89, EVRS and the EUREF Permanent Network. More Info - Event Website: https://euref2026.sciencesconf.org/
Here we show that GIA models with realistic 3-D mantle viscosity derived from seismic structures with an effective activation energy of 300–400 kJ/mol and a weak asthenosphere fit paleo-sea level data in North America better than several widely used 1-D GIA models.
Geodesy group of Aalborg University is planning to have a summer school at the Geodesy Group, Aalborg University, August 25-28 2026. The school will be for four days and focusing on training Early Careers to improve their skill of satellite data processing and hydrological data assimilation. The program will be ~50%-50% on theory and practical […]
Welcome to the Workshop on GNSS Ionosphere (IWGI2026) – Remote Sensing Techniques and Applications The “Workshop on GNSS Ionosphere (IWGI2026) – Remote Sensing Techniques and Applications” will take place as in-person format during 31st August – 4th September, 2026 in Neustrelitz, Germany. Participants and speakers will only be able to participate onsite at DLR site Neustrelitz. The […]
The 2026 ITGRF workshop will provide an excellent opportunity to advance the International Terrestrial Gravity Reference Frame and to discuss current activities within the IAG Joint Working Group 2.1.1. The workshop will focus on ensuring the compatibility of absolute gravity observations, establishing and maintaining gravity reference stations, and developing a modern, user-oriented infrastructure for end-users. […]
We will be hosting three consecutive meetings in Gävle (Sweden) in autumn 2026. Please join us for: Tracking and Investigating Geodynamics and Earth Rotation - TIGER Symposium in Geodesy (the 1st symposium of the IAG Commission 3 on Earth Rotation and Geodynamics, in cooperation with the Journees meeting series) - September 28th to October […]
The ESA 10th International Colloquium on GNSS covers topics such as time and frequency principles, positioning and navigation, orbit determination, space navigation, GNSS-enabled science, Earth sciences, fundamental physics, remote sensing, and quantum technologies for PNT. Abstract submission is extended to 8 May 2026; selected papers appear in Advances in Space Research.
The Gravity, Geoid and Height Systems Symposium (GGHS) is a leading international meeting organized under the International Association of Geodesy (IAG). It brings together experts, researchers, and students to discuss the latest developments in gravity field modeling, geoid determination, height systems, and their applications in Earth sciences and society. The next edition, GGHS2026, will continue […]
The Institute of Geosciences (IGEO) and joint IAG-IASPEI sub-commission "Seismo-geodesy" are delighted to invite you to the 21st WEGENER Assembly, which will take place in Tirana, Albania, from October 13–15, 2026. WEGENER meetings gather geodesists and geoscientists working in the Mediterranean, earthquake processes and geodynamics. The WEGENER meeting is supported by International Association of Geodesy […]
Yearly meeting addressing satellite gravimetry (data processing & applications), in particular related to the GRACE satellite missions, but also including planned missions such as NGGM/MAGIC or other future mission concepts. Overview on planned sessions: A. GRACE and GRACE-FO Geodesy: A.1 GRACE-FO Project Status, A.2 Analysis Techniques & Inter-comparisons, A.3 GRACE-C, NGGM, and Future Missions, A.4 […]
The 24th International Workshop on Laser Ranging will take place in Buenos Aires from the 1st to 6th of November 2026. The conference venue is the Rectoría (rectorate building) de […]
The SIRGAS Biennial Symposium is a leading international forum that brings together geodesists, geophysicists, researchers, and professionals from across the Americas and beyond to discuss advances in geodetic reference systems […]
9th SIRGAS School on “Reference Systems and Reference Frames”. The School will be offered in a hybrid format: the theoretical component will be delivered online, From October 19 to 30. […]
The Joint International Symposium on Deformation Monitoring (JISDM) continues the tradition of the FIG Symposium series on Deformation Measurements and the IAG Symposium series on Geodesy for Geotechnical and Structural […]
A workshop focused on glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA), ice sheets, sea-level change, and associated geodetic and geophysical observational constraints will be held in Dresden, Germany, from 28 May to 2 June 2028. This will be a follow-on workshop in a series of similar events. The last GIA Workshop took place in Sidney, BC, Canada, in […]
The Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU) 2028 annual meeting will be held in conjunction with the 38th International Geological Congress (IGC) in Calgary, Canada, from August 12–20, 2028. Under the overarching […]
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