TDWG 2026
TDWG Annual Conference - A hybrid conference in Oslo, Norway, 21-25 September
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Important: local train strike. Some Vy trains in and around Oslo—including services between Oslo Airport and the city—are cancelled on Saturday, 19 September and Sunday, 20 September. Read the travel advice and see the affected lines.
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”
Keynote speakers
Tanya Berger-Wolf
Máret J Hætta
Ramona Walls
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
| Sunday 2026-09-20 |
Monday 2026-09-21 |
Tuesday 2026-09-22 |
Wednesday 2026-09-23 |
Thursday 2026-09-24 |
Friday 2026-09-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public city bioblitz launch | UiO Aula - Map Public keynotes and conference program |
Oslo Congress Center - Map Conference program |
Bioblitz and excursions | Oslo Congress Center - Map Conference program |
Oslo Congress Center - Map Conference program |
| UiO Natural History Museum - Map Welcome reception and registration, 18:00–21:00 |
Oslo City Hall - Map Welcome reception @17:00 |
- | MUNCH Museum - Map Conference Social (including 2 drinks and finger food) |
- | Conference closing |
Sunday welcome reception
Sunday welcome reception and registration: Join us on Sunday, 20 September, from 18:00 to 21:00 at the Geological Museum (Brøggers hus). Enter through these doors; look for TDWG banners and the open door. Walk through the exhibition rooms to the main foyer, where registration will take place. Snacks, finger food, and drinks will be served.
Getting around Oslo
Important: local train strike
Updated Saturday, 19 September 2026:
See Vy’s strike information for the latest updates.
Vy train drivers are on strike in a dispute over pay and working hours. Some Vy departures have been cancelled, and the affected routes vary from day to day. Vy is not providing replacement transport during the strike.
Travelling between Oslo Airport and the city: Vy’s RE10 airport service has 21 cancelled departures on Saturday and 31 on Sunday. The RE11 airport service is not included in Vy’s list of affected lines for these two days, but check on the Vy app or on vy.no before planning travel.
As an alternative, use the Flytoget Airport Express, which departs from Oslo Airport every 10 minutes, or the Flybussen airport bus. A separate ticket is required for Flytoget; Vy tickets are not valid on another train operator’s services.
The strike may continue beyond Sunday; Vy has so far published detailed cancellation information only for Saturday, 19 September and Sunday, 20 September.
👉👉 Check the journey planner in Entur or the Vy app or on vy.no before every trip. 👈👈
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. Strawberry has provided booking links with a 15% discount for four hotels:
Affordable accommodation alternatives
Affordable accommodation (500 - 600kr a night) suitable for students with shared rooms for women, men or mixed go to www.bunks.no.
Alternatively see cityboxhotels.com.
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.
TDWG 2026 Bioblitz
As it is now a tradition every year in TDWG-organized conferences, there are two Bioblitzes running during TDWG 2026.
Join our iNaturalist project, capture the local biodiversity around you, and watch your records feed directly into the event dashboards. Happy iNatting!
For in-person participants, see: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tdwg-2026-bioblitz-norway
For virtual participants, see: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tdwg-2026-bioblitz-worldwide
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.
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Contact us
Do you have questions or need help?
Please email the conference organizers (conf-organizers@tdwg.org).