Call for Sessions: TDWG 2026

23 January 2026

The annual conference of Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) is scheduled to take place from 21-25 September 2026 in Oslo, Norway. The official call for sessions is open, centering on this year’s theme: "Research and Robot-ready Biodiversity Data Standards."

The conference will be hosted by the University of Oslo, Natural History Museum, GBIF Norway, and the Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre.

Key Dates and Details:

Call for sessions opens: 5 January 2026
Call for sessions closes: 2 March 2026
Session Formats: Proposals are invited for various formats, including symposia (featuring long or lightning talks), discussions, workshops, and more.

It is important to note that every session must include at least two organizers who will be present in person to lead the session. Additionally, all sessions must provide an abstract for publication on the TDWG website.

For a full list of proposal requirements and instructions, visit the official TDWG session page: https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2026/session-instructions/

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