The 30th International Polar Conference will be held in Bremerhaven, from 22 to 26 February 2027. The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research will be the local organizer.
Under the motto “Crossing Boundaries – Poles in Transformation,” the conference will bring together researchers from different disciplines to discuss environmental change in polar and high-mountain systems and its relevance for the 5th International Polar Year (2032/33).
The 2nd circular was published in May 2026 and is available for download.
Report Colloquium of the SPP 1158 “Antarctic Research”
• Connectivity and Exchange in Polar Systems
• Dynamics of Climate System Components
• Response to Environmental Change
• Improved Understanding of Polar Processes and Mechanisms
Key Dates and Deadlines
• 30 June 2026 – Publication of detailed conference information (registration, fees, accommodation)
• 30 October 2026 – Opening of abstract submission and registration
All information will be available on the conference website: https://www.polarforschung.de
