It’s this time of the year again when we all meet up in Vienna and talk about our latest scientific results and, more importantly, network with old and new colleagues. The EGU General Assembly (GA) EGU26 will take place again in a hybrid format. The scientific programme consists, as usual, of oral and poster presentations, Pico sessions, networking opportunities, and short courses. All scientific sessions and most short courses will be accessible online as well. The GA provides ample opportunities for informal exchange, especially for Early Career Scientists (ECS). This is a great way to extend your network.
With only a few days left before the start of EGU26, and as the number of parallel sessions can be quite overwhelming, we want to give you a brief overview of Geodesy division-related events during the upcoming conference to help you find your bearings and make the most of your EGU experience. In the following we summarize Highlighted Division Events, Networking Events and Short Courses and Lectures that we recommend having an eye out for. This list is far from exhaustive, so watch out and spread the word on any interesting sessions you might find.
Highlighted Division Events
Geodesy Division Business Meeting:
The meeting is meant to give you a preview of the EGU 2026, and to communicate the activities and plans of EGU’s Geodesy team, it furthermore has a formal function in line with the EGU by-laws. Everyone with a Copernicus ID can participate, also without registration for the GA. Afterwards, The Geodesy Division Team will stay online a bit longer in case you want to ask questions or make suggestions to the Geodesy Division Team.
When: Wednesday, April 22rd, 13:30-14:30 CEST
Where: Online. The Zoom link will become available 15 minutes before the meeting. It can be found in the EGU geodesy programme as DM9.
Vening Meinesz Medal Lecture by Frank Flechtner & G Division Outstanding ECS Award Lecture by Eva Börgens:
Don’t miss our Thursday evening celebration of outstanding Geodesists. We’ll recognise this year’s awardees and enjoy their lectures together with the community. Check out the programme here.
When: Thu, 07 May, 19:00–20:00 CEST
Where: Room G1 (and online)
Geodesy Division Special Discussion Session:
This year we will again have a special session G2.1 in a discussion format on “Streamlining geodetic research for policy – how can we utilize the Essential Geodetic Variables (EGVs) for easier engagement and communication” where we engage with how we can use EGV’s to better reach stakeholders outside of the Geodesy community. We all invite you to attend, and please also invite everyone who might be interested.
When: Tue, 5 May, 16:15–18:00 CEST
Where: Room K1 (and online)
Networking events:
Early Career Scientists Pre-GA Icebreaker (AS, G, GD, NH, SM and ST Divisions)
Ideal for first-time attendees as well as experienced attendees! Join us for our pre-GA Icebreaker (BYOB) organised jointly by ECS Representatives from many divisions. It is a great place to extend your network, find familiar faces and get ready for the GA26 together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We plan to go to the EGU Opening Reception at the conference venue (ACV), which starts at 6:30 pm (CEST).
When: Sun, 03 May, 16:30 – 18:15 CEST
Where: Location: CopaBeach (just a few minutes away from the ACV), Coordinates: 48.2315, 16.4105
Geodesy Fika: Social gathering for Geodesy Early Career Scientists
Grab a coffee and join us at the first coffee break of EGU26. At terrace G the Geodesy community comes together every year to catch up, discuss, and exchange highlights of this year’s GA.
When: Mon, 04 May, 10:15–10:45 CEST (First coffee break on Monday)
Where: EGU networking zone – terrace G (purple level)
Geodesy Early Career Scientists Dinner (registration required!)
The ECS team organises a networking dinner for Early Career Scientists (ECS) on Monday evening. Join this first highlight of the week or tell your PhD Students and PostDocs to sign up. This ECS event targets young researchers to help them build their own network and to discover Vienna together. Registration is required and possible via this form (Registration deadline: 30.04.26, limit: 30 people)
When: Mon,04 May, starts at 19:30 CEST
Where: Location will be provided to registered participants. If you’d like to participate, please register!
“Women in Geodesy” coffee break
The Geodesy Community is diverse and well-connected. Join great discussions and share experiences during our “Women in Geodesy” coffee break.
When: Tue, 05 May, 12:45–13:45 CEST
Where: Location: EGU networking zone – terrace G (Purple Level)
IAG/GGOS Reception @ EGU26 (registration required!)
It will take place on Tuesday, May 5, starting at 19:00 CEST at the Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying of Austria (BEV, Schiffamtsgasse 1-3, 1020 Vienna – 8th floor). Drinks and food will be provided thanks to the generous sponsorship by IAG and many other organisations (GFZ, DGFI-TUM, ETH, EGU G). Please register for the reception. There is a limit of 120 participants: https://ggos.org/event/iag-geodesy-reception-2026/. Please note that registration is a strict requirement by the BEV, which needs to know the names of all participants in advance. Therefore, please only register if you are certain to attend, and please de-register immediately if your plans change.
When: Tue, 05 May, from 19:00 CEST
Where: Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying of Austria (BEV, Schiffamtsgasse 1-3, 1020 Vienna – 8th floor)
Meet the Geodesy Division Team
Get a chance to look behind the scenes and meet the Geodesy Division Team. Take a few minutes to puzzle together with our Division President, ECS Representatives and the Science Officers who coordinate the scientific programme of the Geodesy division. Find out more about the structure and how you can get involved. Come around to chat with us. There will be good coffee available, too. 🙂
When: Wednesday 10:15-11:15 CEST
Where: EGU Booth in the poster area X2
Short Courses and Lectures
The GA programme is densely populated with short courses and lectures. Below, you will find three events that we want to highlight in this post. This list is far from complete, and many more can be found in the EGU programme.
SC 4.3: Geodesy 101: A crash course for non-geodesists
When: Mon, 04 May, 12:45–13:45 CEST
Where: Room -2.62 (and online)
SC2.25: From classical Geodetic Theory to modern Machine Learning: an introduction
When: Mon, 04 May, 14:00-15:45 CEST
Where: Room -2.62 (and online)
LRS1: 20th C.F. Gauss Lecture by Rebekka Steffen – Glacial isostatic adjustment – the spider in the geo-web
When: Wed, 06 May, 19:00-20:00 CEST
When: Room F2 (and online)
We look forward to seeing you at the GA26 and are excited to discuss and support your conference experience. Please feel free to reach us via any of our channels or just talk to the Geodesy ECS Team members at the conference. You will find us at all of the networking events listed in this post.
You are welcome to join the discussion online by using the hashtag #EGU26_G and tagging us on BlueSky @g.egu.eu.
Have a great conference and see you soon!
Your Geodesy ECS Team
