Expansive view of Arctic sea ice and towering icebergs along the Greenland coast at sunset, highlighting the dramatic blue tones and fractured ice.

March 18–21, 2026 | University at Buffalo, Downtown Campus

The 53rd International Arctic Workshop and the Northeast Glaciology Meeting will run in parallel, with sessions in adjoining halls and shared breaks, meals, and poster hours. Both explore how Earth’s poles shape our climate, landscapes and future—offering rich opportunities to connect across disciplines while keeping the small-group feel these gatherings are known for.

Location:
 University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | 955 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203

Please enter through the High Street entrance at the corner of Main Street and High Street. This is a secured building. When you arrive, tell security the name of the conference to be buzzed in. Check in inside to receive your ID badge, which should be worn throughout the event. Wayfinding signs will be posted.

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Geologists conduct field research on glacial deposits in Greenland, taking notes beside a large boulder with a red helicopter and Arctic mountains in the background.

Photo: Jason Briner | Univeristy at Buffalo

The Arctic Workshop

Explore the polar connection

The 53rd International Arctic Workshop brings together scientists from around the world to share research from both poles, spanning climate, permafrost, geology, ecology and more. Participants include researchers from Arctic nations and beyond.

The Northeast Glaciology Meeting

Connecting the glaciology community

The Northeast Glaciology Meeting fosters collaboration and discussion among scientists at all career stages. This informal, student-friendly event encourages participants to share posters and talks in a relaxed, interactive setting.

Call for Speakers and Posters

Want to present your research to the community? Submit your title and abstract when you register. Deadline: Feb. 20, 2026

We will do our best to honor presentation preferences. If needed, we may reach out to request flexibility in format.

Schedule at a Glance

Arctic Workshop Schedule:

Northeast Glaciology Meeting Schedule:

Researchers operate ice-drilling equipment on a snow-covered glacier under clear Arctic skies, collecting core samples to study climate and glacial history.

Photo: Jason Briner | Univeristy at Buffalo

Registration

Arctic Workshop:

  • Early Bird (by Feb. 20, 2026): $100 professionals / $20 non-presenting students / Free for student presenters
  • Full Rate (after Feb. 20, 2026): $150 professionals / $20 non-presenting students / Free for student presenters
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Northeast Glaciology Meeting:

  • Early Bird (by Feb. 20, 2026): $70 professionals / $20 non-presenting students / Free for student presenters
  • Full Rate (after Feb. 20, 2026): $100 professionals / $20 non-presenting students / Free for student presenters
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Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Richard Alley, PhD

Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
Department of Geosciences
Penn State, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

About the Keynote Speaker

Richard Alley studies how the great ice sheets respond to climate change and what that means for our future. His field work includes multiple research expeditions to Antarctica, Greenland, Alaska and beyond.

Alley is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He contributed to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. He has advised government leaders across administrations and has authored more than 300 scientific papers.

Alley is also known for making science engaging and accessible. He hosted the PBS series "Earth: The Operators’ Manual" and wrote the book "The Two-Mile Time Machine," which was named Phi Beta Kappa’s science book of the year.

Most recently, Alley was awarded the 2025 National Medal of Science, the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers.

Read more about the award
Richard Alley.

Photo credit: Penn State

Call for Speakers and Posters

Want to present your research to the community? Submit your title and abstract when you register. Deadline: Feb. 20, 2026

We will do our best to honor presentation preferences. If needed, we may reach out to request flexibility in format.

Poster Session

Share your latest research during the joint poster session on Thursday and Friday afternoon. Poster titles and abstracts are due February 20, 2026, and should be submitted when you register.

Submission requirements:

  • Arctic Workshop: include title and abstract.
  • Northeast Glaciology Meeting: include title or general topic.
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Poster dimensions should be no larger than 48 inches wide by 36 inches tall (122 cm × 91.4 cm)

Traveling to Buffalo

We’re glad you’re joining us in Buffalo. Below you’ll find helpful information on getting to campus, navigating Downtown Buffalo and making the most of your visit to UB.

Events Location:

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
955 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

Please enter through the High Street entrance at the corner of Main Street and High Street. This is a secured building. When you arrive, tell security the name of the conference to be buzzed in. Check in inside to receive your ID badge, which should be worn throughout the event. Wayfinding signs will be posted.

Zoom image: Aerial image of the exterior of the Medical School Building, home of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, in downtown Buffalo. Aerial image of the exterior of the Medical School Building, home of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, in downtown Buffalo.

Aerial image of the exterior of the Medical School Building, home of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, in downtown Buffalo.

Getting around Buffalo

We want you to make the most of your stay and enjoy exploring the City of Good Neighbors. The information below will help you get to campus, move around the city and find great places to stay and eat.

Parking and Transportation:

To learn about parking and transportation options on UB’s Downtown Campus, visit the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus website.

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Lodging and where to stay:

Hotels and Airbnb neighborhoods are listed below in order of proximity to the conference venue.

Book early. There's a large conference taking place Downtown during the same week.

Places to eat:

Buffalo’s food scene reflects the city’s diversity and creativity. If you’re exploring on your own, these local favorites are a great place to start.

Organizing Committee
Sponsors and Hosts
Researchers prepare sediment coring equipment on an inflatable red raft in an Arctic lake surrounded by melting ice and rocky tundra, studying past climate and glacial activity.

Photo: Jason Briner | Univeristy at Buffalo