TDWG 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”

Keynote speakers

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 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

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.

Subscribe

Don’t miss any updates from TDWG 2026 or major TDWG activities, subscribe to our announcements mailing list.

Also make sure to add secretariat@tdwg.org and event-noreply@whova.io to your contacts list.

Contact us

Do you have questions or need help?

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