TDWG 2026
TDWG Annual Conference - A hybrid conference in Oslo, Norway, 21-25 September
- Planning your Wednesday or your activities before and after the conference? Please check our new Excursions page for tours, excursions, and suggested places to visit.
- Are you attending in person? Please also review the Visa information page and start preparing.
- Registration for TDWG 2026 is now open. Early bird ends on Tuesday 14 July 9:59am UTC-12.
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”
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 Public keynotes and conference program |
Oslo Congress Center Conference program |
Bioblitz and excursions | Oslo Congress Center Conference program |
Oslo Congress Center Conference program |
| UiO Natural History Museum Welcome reception and registration |
Oslo City Hall Welcome reception @17:00 |
Evening side events | Conference dinner (venue to be selected) | Evening side events | Conference closing |
Venue locations
- 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.
- 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.
- Tuesday to Friday, 22-25 September (main conference venue): Oslo Congress Center, (Google Map)
- 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)
| Hotel | Photo | Rooms | Location details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Hotel Oslo |  |
255 | 500 m from Central Station, 1.2 km to the venue |
| Clarion Hotel The Hub |  |
810 | 190 m from Central Station, 400 m to the venue |
| Home Hotel Folketeateret |  |
160 | 350 m from Central Station, 270 m to the venue |
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).