Registration

All IAG members and associates, as well as professionals and individuals interested in the theory and application of reference frames in geodesy, Earth sciences and astrometry, are invited to attend the REFAG2026 conference. Participation in the UAW2026 is by invitation only. Registration for the UAW2026 will be open on 15 September 2025.

The meetings will take place in person only; online participation is not possible. All colleagues working on the topics of REFAG2026 or related themes are invited to submit an abstract by 15 October. Registration is open from 15 June 2025 to 31 January 2026. The deadline for Early Bird registration is 15 December 2025. By registering, the participants agree that their data will be stored internally in the conference records. The data will only be used for meeting-related organisational issues. Acceptance of abstracts will be confirmed by 15 November 2025.

Registration fees

Registration fee for REFAG2026 includes the conference kit, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunch each day, and the conference dinner. Registration for UAW2026 includes morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunch each day.

PhD, MSc and undergraduate students are required to upload a copy of their student ID card or a confirmation letter from the Head of Department/School/University to verify their status. Failure to provide proof of student status will result in the Participant having to pay the difference between the full price and the discounted price.

IAG members are offered a discounted registration fee. The Organizer will confirm this membership with the IAG Office. Failure to confirm the IAG member status will result in the Participant having to pay the difference between the full price and the discounted price.

Cancellation policy

Early bird and regular registrations cancelled before 31 January 2026 are eligible for a 30% refund of the registration fee. No refund is available for cancellations made after 1 February 2026.