The next Global Glacier Modelling Workshop will be held at the University Centre Obergurgl, in the Austrian Alps, from Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2026.
This is a “save the date” announcement. Further details (programme, registration, etc.) will be shared in due course.
What is it?
The workshop continues the tradition of bringing together the global glacier-modelling community — developers and users alike — to share advances, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration. It follows the successful workshop in Oslo in 2025 and builds on the series of workshops organised by the OGGM consortium since 2016.
We welcome anyone interested in large-scale glacier evolution modelling and related challenges (e.g. observational datasets at large scales). “Large-scale” here refers to the ability to simulate or monitor at least one entire RGI region.
This edition is special in two ways:
- It marks the 10th anniversary of the first OGGM workshop in Obergurgl. A small celebration will definitely be in order!
- We will host a dedicated GlacierMIP4 session, focusing on the next phase of the Glacier Model Intercomparison Project. Participants in GlacierMIP4 are especially encouraged to attend (remote participation will be offered for this session).
Topics
- Modelling of glaciers at regional to global scales
- Glacier change projections and associated impacts (hydrology, hazards, sea-level rise), as well as paleo-simulations and glacier reconstructions
- Sensitivity of large-scale glacier evolution models to climate forcing, input datasets, and model parameterisation choices
- Advances in modelling climatic mass balance, frontal ablation, and ice dynamics in large-scale frameworks, including process-based and machine-learning approaches
- Calibration and validation of glacier evolution models
- Data assimilation, ice-thickness inversion, and integration of heterogeneous observational datasets
- Development and use of large-scale datasets relevant for global glacier modelling
Agenda
The agenda will be developed in the lead-up to the workshop. We aim to maintain a flexible schedule that adapts to participants’ needs, interests, and suggestions. Typically, sessions will include oral and poster presentations, group discussions, hands-on activities, and open brainstorming.
Venue
The workshop will take place at the University Centre Obergurgl from Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2026.
Obergurgl can be reached by taking a train to Ötztal Bahnhof on the Innsbruck–Zürich line, followed by a bus to the village of Obergurgl. Nearby transport hubs include Innsbruck (closest), Munich, and Zurich.
Costs
The costs below are indicative and will be finalised when registration opens. Participants can expect a conference fee for meeting facilities and coffee breaks, plus accommodation costs: about €100 per person per night in shared rooms or €140 for single rooms, including breakfast and dinner.
Important dates
Indicative timeline:
- February 2026 — Call for abstracts & registration opens
- March 2026 — Participants informed of acceptance
- April 2026 — Waiting list notifications (if needed)
- May 2026 — First programme draft published
- August 2026 — Workshop!
Organizers
- Local organising committee: Fabien Maussion, Ben Marzeion
- Scientific advisory board: Jordi Bolibar, Nicolas Champollion, Regine Hock, Matthias Huss, Guillaume Jouvet, Beatriz Recinos, David Rounce, Harry Zekollari
For any questions or requests for information, please contact Fabien Maussion.