TDWG 2026

Last updated 1 Jun 2026

Join us for TDWG 2026 in Oslo from 21 to 25 September

This year’s conference theme is:

“Research and Robot-ready Biodiversity Data Standards”

Sponsors and supporters

TDWG welcomes your support for the TDWG 2026 meeting in Oslo, Norway. If you would like to support the TDWG community and become an event sponsor or exhibitor, please contact the TDWG Chair, David Bloom.

Student Sponsorships

Are you interested to support student participation during the meeting in Oslo? Then sponsor a student! Your sponsorship will cover the registration fee for one or more students to attend our meeting in person. There are options for both in-person and virtual participation.

To sponsor a student, simply select the Sponsor a Student option when registering yourself for the meeting or contact the TDWG Chair for more information.

Conference event schedule

Venue locations

1. Sunday, 20 September (reception and early registration): UiO Natural History Museum (campus Tøyen), (Google Map) Welcome reception in the Climate House and museum library. About 1.6 km / 23 minutes walk from the city center. Side events with museum visits are planned during the conference week.
2. Monday, 21 September (opening day, downtown): UiO University Aula for keynotes and opening sessions, (Google Map) Also see MazeMap. The opening day is open to university employees and students. Welcome reception at Oslo City Hall is about 400 m from the Aula and is offered by the city mayor.
3. Tuesday to Friday, 22-25 September (main conference venue): Oslo Congress Center, (Google Map)
4. Wednesday, 23 September (excursion day): Excursions and bioblitz activities for conference participants.

Getting around Oslo

Public transport

Ruter operates public transport in Oslo, including metro, bus, tram, train, and ferry services.

• Use Ruter# journey planner to plan and move around Oslo.
• Ruter route maps show metro, bus, tram, and ferry networks.
• Tickets can be bought in the Ruter app, at Oslo S, from Ruter customer service, or from selected kiosks such as Joker and Narvesen.
• Most recommended Oslo excursions are in Zone 1. Travel from Oslo Airport to the city centre is Zone 4N.

Important: Non-Norwegian residents should not create a profile in the app. For these cases you MUST take a screenshot of the ticket, that will be the only proof that you purchased it.

Oslo Pass

The Oslo Pass can be useful if you plan to visit several museums or attractions. See what is included in the Oslo Pass.

Conference attendees are eligible for a 20% discount. Please email conf-organizers@tdwg.org to request the discount code.

Hotels in Oslo

Clarion Hotels (Strawberry) has made a block booking for TDWG participants.

• Block booking reservation link (valid to 2026-08-01)

Excursions

Planning your Wednesday or your activities before and after the conference? Please check our Excursions page for tours, excursions, and suggested places to visit.

Code of Conduct

By registering for and/or participating in conference sessions, workshops, panels, field trips, social events, or any other activity, in-person or online, related to the TDWG 2026 Conference, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. This includes activities within the local community. As a participant in the conference, you represent our organizations and the shared values of our chosen professions.

Contact us

Do you have questions or need help?

Please email the conference organizers (conf-organizers@tdwg.org).