Planetary Sciences Community Meetings Calendar

Planetary Sciences Community Meetings Calendar

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September 2026

1-4	Mercury 2026 – An International Meeting on Planet Mercury, Leuven, Belgium  All researchers and members of the planetary science community are invited to participate in Mercury 2026, the international meeting dedicated to the study of planet Mercury. This meeting will bring together scientists involved in observations, modeling, laboratory experiments, and mission data analysis related to Mercury. A particular focus will be placed on the latest developments and discoveries from ESA-JAXA’s BepiColombo mission. The meeting aims to coordinate community efforts, assess emerging questions raised by BepiColombo, and define priorities for future research and exploration of Mercury. It is the principal forum for decision-making and scientific strategy within the Mercury research community.
6-11	Europlanet Science Congress 2026 (EPSC2026), The Hague, The Netherlands  The intention of the congress is to cover a broad area of science topics related to planetary science and planetary missions. The program of this year’s meeting will contain oral and poster sessions, as well as workshops and panel discussions. The ethos is to create a simple, flexible, and inclusive meeting that provides multiple opportunities for interaction, scientific discussion, and networking.
9	Seminar: Updates on the Artemis Program, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
9-11	Interdisciplinary Origin of Life (IOoL) Meeting 2026, Tokyo, Japan  The Interdisciplinary Origin of Life (IOoL) Meeting 2026 is a prime opportunity for early-career researchers to present their work on the origins of life in a relaxed setting, to exchange ideas across different disciplines relevant to understanding the origin and nature of living systems, and to stimulate discussions and ideas to help guide the future of research on these topics. The IOoL meeting further provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to connect with each other and immerse themselves in the community outside their own labs. This meeting is open to any early-career researcher (master student, PhD student, post-doc, PI < 3 years) working in the context of the origins of life.
14-15	Unravelling the Magnetic Histories of Earth and Other Terrestrial Objects, London, England/Virtual  This meeting will assemble researchers working across vast length and timescales to understand the multibillion-year histories of dynamos operating in the cores of Earth, the Moon, Mars, Mercury and asteroids. Its aim is to lay a platform for recent advances in data, techniques and concepts to tackle major contemporary controversies whose implications stretch far beyond geo- and planetary magnetism.
14-18	Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon), Tucson, Arizona  This conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study complex and diverse astrobiology topics. The goal is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. It provides a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships and seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists.
15-17	2026 Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG), West Lafayette, Indiana/Virtual  The Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG) supports NASA in providing analysis of scientific, technical, commercial, and operational issues in support of lunar exploration objectives and their implications for lunar architecture planning and activity prioritization. This meeting brings together community members from their respective sub-fields (science, exploration, academia, commercial, etc.) to support the exploration of the Moon. There will be an opportunity for virtual participation.
16	Seminar: Updates on Handling of Cold Lunar Samples, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
21-25	Charting the Future of Stellar and Exoplanets Spectroscopy, Procchio, Elba Island, Italy  This conference will explore stellar and exoplanet spectroscopy, bringing together communities working on instrumentation, stellar and exoplanet astrophysics, and chemical evolution. Time will also be dedicated to complementary topics that benefit from high-precision spectroscopy. This conference will serve as a launchpad for reviewing the scientific landscape, new challenges, and priorities.
21-25	DISCO: Disks in Context, Charlottesville, Virginia  This conference aims to synthesize emerging results from various observational facilities including ALMA, JWST, VLA, and VLT together with theoretical and numerical models to place planet-forming disks firmly in their environmental context. Bringing together researchers working across observations and theory will help identify key physical mechanisms impacting disk evolution and planet formation and define priorities for future coordinated observing and modeling efforts.
22-23	Outer Planets Analysis Group (OPAG) Community Meeting, Virtual  The Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) is a community-based forum designed to provide science input for planning and prioritizing outer planet exploration activities for the next several decades.
22-24	Workshop on the Integrated Science of Comets *, Houston, Texas/Virtual  This workshop will bring together the international community working on interplanetary dust particles, cometary samples, and comet observations. Marking the 20th anniversary of the Stardust sample return, the workshop will highlight two decades of advances in cometary sample science while integrating new insights from space and ground-based observations across optical, infrared, and radio wavelengths, including facilities such as JWST, Hubble, and major ground-based observatories. By connecting laboratory analyses, multi-wavelength remote sensing, and mission science, the workshop aims to develop a cohesive understanding of cometary materials and their role in Solar System formation, and to define key science priorities for future comet exploration and sample return missions.
23	Seminar: The Seismic Signature of Lunar Ice: Insights from In Situ Synchrotron Microtomography, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
24-25	SpaceCHI 2026, Moffett Field, California/Virtual  SpaceCHI seeks to catalyze the potential of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) by providing an interdisciplinary platform for researchers and practitioners worldwide. This year’s conference will provide an experience featuring insights from uniquely qualified experts. This conference, the world's first dedicated to advancing HCI in space exploration, will have a hybrid format, welcoming both on-site and remote participants to present and engage.
27-Oct 2	LSST-EUROPE8: Legacy Survey of Space and Time, Budapest, Hungary  This conference will provide an opportunity to discuss the following topics: the current status of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) observatory; the potential of the DP1 and DP2 data and the LSST alert stream; LSST DP2 and DR1 data, data storage centers, and how to access them; topics related to in-kind contributions; and cooperation between European and international groups.
29-Oct 2	MATISSE Science Days, Budapest, Hungary/Virtual  The MATISSE Science Days conference aims to bring together the community to review the latest results using the MATISSE instrument, foster collaboration, promote synergies with other instruments, and discuss plans for future development. MATISSE is the mid-infrared instrument on the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (ESO Paranal Observatory, Chile), providing an angular resolution of a few milliarcseconds. Confronting interferometric observations with theoretical/numerical models is a special goal of the meeting. This conference will cover various topics related to high-angular resolution astrophysics both from observational and theoretical perspectives.
30	Seminar: Nature of the South Pole Aitken Basin, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.

 

October 2026

5-8	Serbian Astronomical Conference XXI, Belgrade, Serbia  This conference will be organized in several sessions: astrometry, dynamical astronomy and planetology; astrophysical Instrumentation; solar physics, stellar physics and physics of the interstellar medium; stellar and galactic systems; extragalactic astronomy and cosmology; interdisciplinary studies; and history of astronomy, astronomical education, and outreach. There will be a special session on the first year of Vera C. Rubin Observatory operations. Conference sessions will include invited talks presented by domestic and foreign lecturers, presentations of doctoral and masters degree theses that have been completed since the last conference, contributed talks, progress reports, and flash talks.
5-9	SPAICE 2026: AI in and for Space, Noordwijk, The Netherlands  SPAICE 2026 will bring together leading researchers, engineers, and industry experts at the intersection of artificial intelligence and space exploration. As AI continues to transform the way we design, operate, and understand space missions, this conference offers a unique forum to exchange ideas, showcase breakthroughs, and shape the future of intelligent space systems.
7	Seminar: In Situ Regolith Characterization for Sample Selection and Resource Prospecting, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
8-9	24th Meeting of the Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG), Boulder, Colorado  The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG) is a community-based science and technology forum focused on identifying plans and priorities for the exploration of Venus over the next several decades. VEXAG regularly evaluates science and technology goals, objectives and investigations proposed by its members, with emphasis on recommendations provided in the National Research Council's Decadal Survey and in NASA's Solar System Exploration Strategic Roadmap. VEXAG participation is open to all who have an interest.
11-14	Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado  Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects 2026 is where the geoscience community comes together to innovate, inspire, and shape the future of the field. Advance your career, discover the latest research, or connect with peers from around the globe. GSA Connects provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact. The official themes for 2026 are “Celebrating a Century of Continental Drift: Understanding Earth in Motion,” “Riverscapes in Transition: Dynamics, Hazards, and Human Futures,” and “Innovations in Exploration from Deep Earth to Deep Space.”
12-13	Symposium on Planetary Regolith and Aeolian Processes: A Tribute to the Life and Career of Rob Sullivan, Ithaca, New York  This symposium will include public lectures, keynote speakers, and contributed talks.
14	Seminar: An Asymmetric Lunar Magma Ocean, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
19-21	Austrian ELT Workshop: Science and Simulations at the Edge of the Sensitivity Limits, Klosterneuburg, Austria  This three-day workshop aims to cover numerous discussions on early ELT science topics across instruments, as well as simulated observations that guide observing strategies. The event will complement traditional scientific presentations with simulation hackathons.
19-23	Where Skies Meet: Multidisciplinary Views of Planet and Exoplanet Atmospheres, Granada, Spain  This event is designed for researchers interested in the study of planetary atmospheres both in the solar system and in exoplanets, aiming to bridge the two communities. The school will provide an up-to-date perspective on the latest developments in the study of solar system atmospheres and in the emerging field of exoplanetary atmospheres, reflecting the rapid evolution of planetary science. Researchers at all career stages are welcome, but preference will be given to early-stage researchers (PhD researchers and early postdocs). Topics to be covered by the school include planetary formation, planetary interior and its link with the atmosphere, atmospheric modeling, observational techniques, and radiative transfer and retrieval schemes.
21	Seminar: Infrared Spectroscopy of Flash-Frozen Mineral Dust: Water Ice Mixtures of Lunar Relevance, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
25-30	58th Annual Meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS), Spokane, Washington  The 58th Annual Meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) will provide a lively environment, a full scientific schedule, and the chance to connect with colleagues and friends. Session topics will include asteroids, exoplanets, giant planets, ocean worlds, planetary interiors, surface processes, and more.
28	Seminar: Relaxing Geochemical Constraints on the Giant Impact, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.

 

November 2026

2-6	GrandMagnet 2026: Decoding the Magnetized Dusty Universe, Jeju Island, South Korea  This meeting will bring together leading researchers to share recent advances, foster collaborations, and discuss the future facilities and missions that will shape the next decade of research on cosmic dust, polarization, and magnetic fields.
3-5	IBS-KAIST 26th International Conference on Planetary Science and Space Exploration, Daejeon, South Korea  This conference will unite Korea's experts in an effort to shape the future of planetary exploration from scientific vision to mission reality.
3-5	Schmidt Observatory System Science Symposium, Florence, Italy  The Schmidt Observatory System rethinks how observatories are built, compressing decades into years, and pairing rapid development with open data and shared tools. Community researchers are encouraged to apply for contributed talks and posters to this symposium and to actively engage with the observatory teams during the event to seed future collaborations.
4	Seminar: Pyroclastic Volcanism in the Taurus-Littrow Valley, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
9-11	ABC International Symposium: Bridging Astronomy and Biology: Spectral Footprints of Life Beyond Earth, Aichi, Japan  This conference brings together researchers across a variety of disciplines including biology, environmental science, planetary science, and astronomy, whether researchers look through a microscope or a telescope, to exchange ideas on photosynthesis and its planetary consequences, spanning scales from molecules to planets.
9-13	Illuminating the Cosmos: Chemical Elements in Stars, Planets, Nebulae, and Transient Extra-Galactic Events, Heidelberg, Germany  This meeting is designed to be highly interdisciplinary, with a focus on non-Local Thermodynamic Equilibrium (LTE) and non-equilibrium radiative transfer, as well as 3D radiation hydrodynamics. A wide range of astrophysical environments will be addressed, including atmospheres of low-mass and massive stars, exoplanetary atmospheres, black hole accretion disks, tidal disruption events, kilonovae, and supernovae. Considering the rapidly increasing quality and quantity of observational data (e.g., Galactic spectroscopic surveys, Gaia, LSST, JWST, among others), particular emphasis will be placed on the application of these methods to pressing astrophysical problems.
9-13	Missing Links in Planet Formation: From Embedded Disks to Planets, Taipei, Taiwan  This conference will cover the topics of disk formation and early evolution, dust properties and growth, disk physical structures and substructures. early planetesimal and planet formation, magnetic fields and angular momentum transport, accretion mechanisms and episodic accretion, and disk chemistry from embedded to evolved stages. The total number of the participants will be at most around 100 to ensure good interactions among the participants.
9-13	Waves in Astrophysical Fluids, Klosterneuburg, Austria  This workshop aims to promote the rapidly advancing field of the study of waves propagating in fluid astrophysical bodies. These phenomena are studied within several sub-communities (stellar physics, planetary science, discs, MHD, etc.). This workshop is designed to break down the barriers between different approaches by bringing together theorists, numerical simulation experts, experimentalists, and observers. The format will focus on thematic sessions (internal gravity waves, inertial waves, sound, MHD waves, density waves, etc.) with significant time dedicated for group discussions to identify common scientific challenges and foster new interdisciplinary collaborations.
10-13	Next-Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) International Science Conference 2026, Sendai, Japan  This conference aims to bring together experts from a broad range of fields to share compelling science cases, identify new opportunities enabled by the next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), and foster collaborations that will further strengthen the momentum of this next-generation facility.
11	Seminar: Stability of Volatiles in Permanently Shadowed Regions of the Moon's South Pole, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
16-17	World Meeting on Space Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Munich, Germany  This meeting serves as an international platform for researchers, scientists, and professionals to present and discuss recent advances in space science, astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, cosmology, and space technologies. It encourages knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance our understanding of the universe.
16-18	Rocky Worlds DDT Workshop: Data Challenge Results & Rocky Worlds DDT Science, Baltimore, Maryland  This workshop is a community gathering focused on the science enabled by the Rocky Worlds Director’s Discretionary Time (DDT) program, with particular emphasis on its JWST/MIRI observations. The workshop will serve as the culmination of the Rocky Worlds DDT Data Challenge, bringing participants together to compare analysis methods and discuss the results and their scientific implications. A key component will be the unveiling of the underlying data-generating process, enabling a direct and meaningful comparison across approaches.
16-19	16th Southeast Asia Astronomy Network Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  The Southeast Asia Astronomy Network (SEAAN) Meeting is the premier regional forum for astronomy in Southeast Asia, bringing together researchers, educators, students, and institutions to share scientific discoveries, educational practices, and public outreach initiatives. The 16th SEAAN Meeting, hosted by Universiti Malaya in partnership with Planetarium Negara and NARIT, will celebrate regional achievements, promote new collaborations, and explore how emerging astronomical facilities can accelerate scientific discovery and capacity building across Southeast Asia.
17-19	Synergies Between Observational and Theoretical Astronomy: Results, Challenges and Future Prospects, Virtual  This scientific conference is the first organized by the IAU Executive Committee Working Group Early-Career Members. This event aims to showcase the scientific contributions of the next generation of astronomers and provide a platform for discussing some of the key open questions in modern astronomy and astrophysics. Participation is free of charge and attendance is open to anyone interested. The scientific program will be shaped by contributed presentations spanning the full breadth of astronomy and astrophysics.
18	Seminar: Highland and Mare Magmatism, UNM Northrop Hall 340, Albuquerque, New Mexico/Virtual  This seminar series on the study of materials from the Moon and other planetary bodies is organized by the CASA Moon node of SSERVI and is hosted by CASA Moon (UNM), SSERVI Central, UNM Grand Challenge, Institute of Meteoritics, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and RASSLE (JHUAPL). The seminar is a hybrid meeting consisting of both live (at UNM Northrop 340) and virtual atendees. Link information is available at https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series/.
21-22	International Lunar Sample Research Symposium 2026, Hong Kong SAR, China  This symposium aims to share the recent findings of Chang’e, Apollo, Luna samples and lunar meteorites; to prepare for future lunar sample analyses such as those returned by China’s and USA’s human lunar missions,;and to foster international cooperation between China and international partners in all lunar science and exploration disciplines beyond samples.
24-27	Hayabusa 2026: 13th Symposium of Solar System Materials, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan  The Hayabusa Symposium 2026 brings together researchers studying extraterrestrial samples, focusing on Hayabusa, Hayabusa2, OSIRIS-REx, upcoming MMX, and the other future missions like NGSR. With Ryugu and Bennu samples now distributed to the scientific community worldwide, this symposium will explore cutting-edge research and foster collaboration.
30-Dec 4	Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) 2026, Paris, France  Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) is the next NASA flagship mission and is planned to be launched in the early 2040s. With its very large telescope (6 to 8 m) and multiple instruments, it will address all domains of astrophysics, from cosmology, galaxy evolution, and the origins of elements to our solar system's place in the universe and life on exoplanets. HWO2026 is an international scientific conference bringing together researchers, engineers, and experts to discuss recent advances, ongoing developments, and future perspectives related to HWO. The conference will provide a forum for in-depth scientific exchange through invited talks, contributed oral presentations, and poster sessions. Ample time will be allocated for discussion and interaction among participants.
30-Dec 4	LARIM 2026: XVIII Latin American Regional IAU Meeting, Cancun, Mexico  This meeting is targeted at professional astronomers, postdocs, postgraduate and undergraduate students pursuing a research career in astronomy. It will provide a forum for scientific discussion and will promote new collaborations among Latin American astronomers.

 

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