9th Global Energy and Water EXchanges
Open Science Conference

Jul 7 - 12, 2024 | Sapporo, Japan

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Important Dates

The implications of a shifting climate on our water and food resources demands an increased understanding of the intricate interplay between humans and the water, energy, and carbon processes, as well as of the dynamic transformations unfolding within them.

The 9th Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) Open Science Conference, Water ● Climate, is organized under the auspices of the Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) core project of the World Climate Research Programme together with Hokkaido University and Science Council of Japan. The conference will take place from 7 to 12 July 2024 at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Sapporo, Japan.

The conference will celebrate 30+ years of GEWEX research, the strong role of the Japanese research community and set the stage for the next phase of research addressing the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) main challenges on water resources, extremes and climate sensitivity through observations and data sets, their analyses, process studies, model development and exploitation, applications, technology transfer to operational use, and research capacity development and training for the next generation of scientists worldwide.

Themes

The conference is organized around three themes:

  • Water, Climate, Anthropocene
  • Extremes and Risks
  • Water, Energy and Carbon Processes

In the context of the conference themes, the sessions will focus on research that contribute to the following areas:

  1. Determination of the extent to which Earth’s water cycle can be observed and predicted
  2. Quantification of the inter-relationships between Earth’s energy, water and carbon cycles to advance our understanding of the system and our ability to predict it across scales
  3. Quantification of the anthropogenic influences on the water cycle and our ability to understand and predict changes to Earth’s water cycle
  4. Extremes in the water cycle and risks to society

An overview of each research area with associated topic(s) and sessions can be found at https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gewex-osc2024/program/themes-and-sessions/

Simulated water table depth over Europe (Jessica Keune)

Groundwater Workshop
A special Workshop on Groundwater has been organized by Laura Condon (University of Arizona, USA) and Stefan Kollet, Research Center Juelich (Germany).

The Groundwater Workshop takes place on 6 + 7 July 2024 (1,5 days) and participation is free of charge. For additional information and to register visit https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gewex-osc2024/program/groundwater-workshop/.

Registration and Abstract Submission

Registration and abstract submission is open!
For registration and abstract submission go to https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gewex-osc2024/registration/registration/.

Registration and Abstract submission fees

Early Bird Conference Fees
Full week80000 JPY~535 USD
Full week Early Career Scientists158000 JPY~385 USD
One day attendance45000 JPY~300 USD
Abstract submission fee (non-refundable)9000 JPY~ 60 USD
   
Regular Conference Fees
Full week90000 JPY~600 USD
Full week Early Career Scientists165000 JPY~435 USD
One day attendance45000 JPY~300 USD
Abstract submission fee (non-refundable)9000 JPY~ 60 USD

1An Early Career Scientists (ECS) is an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters/PhD) student or a scientist who has received the highest degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate with a maximum of four years total.

Program

The program of the 9th Global Energy and Water Exchanges Opens Science Conference will become available in the second half of May 2024.

Important Dates

Abstract submission and Registration open: Late November 2023
Abstract submission closed: 1 February 2024 19 February 2024 23:59 HST
Travel support application closed: 1 February 2024 19 February 2024 23:59 HST
Abstract acceptance notification: 19–23 February 2024 Mid-March 2024
ECR Workshop acceptance notification: 26 February–1 March 2024 Mid-March 2024
Travel support notification: 4–8 March 2024 second half of March 2024
Early Bird registration closed: 4 March 2024 at 24:00 UTC 21 April 2024 at 23:59 HST

Venue and Practical information

Venue

The 9th Global Energy and Water Exchanges Opens Science Conference will take place at

Keio Plaza Hotel

2-1, North 5 West 7, Chuo-ku
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Japan
Tel. +81-11-271-0111

Sapporo Station is a 5-minute walk from the meeting venue.

Accommodation, transportation and things to do

Please visit Practical Information for information about accommodation, transportation and things to do in Sapporo, Japan.

Tours

GEWEX-OSC 2024 in Sapporo offers a variety of tour opportunities during and after the conference to enhance your understanding of Hokkaido’s culture. These tours are exclusively available for GEWEX-OSC attendees and their guest(s). The Technical Tour “Establishment of Hokkaido: Water Management in the Past and Future” is specially designed for GEWEX scientists and is hosted by the Local Organizing Committee. Please visit Practical Information for additional information.

Visa

Any foreign visitor entering Japan must have a valid passport for the duration of their stay, and all visitors must comply with the conditions of their visas.

For visa information for a stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities, visit https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html.
An overview of countries that are visa exempt can be found here. If you have any other questions or concerns, send a message to support_gewex@ec-mice.com

Background image “Jozankei Onsen Town” and image
top right corner “Odori Park” courtesy of Sapporo Travel