The 39th GEWEX Scientific Steering Group (SSG-39) meeting is hosted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This year’s SSG meeting will take place at the Residence Inn on the National Mall in Washington, DC, 15–19 March 2026.
The GEWEX SSG-39 meeting will focus on internal matters: the new GEWEX Science Plan for GEWEX’s Phase IV (2022–2032), how that translates to current and future Panel activities, and how it aligns and links with WCRP’s science priorities, including the WCRP Lighthouse Activities (LHAs). Each GEWEX Panel will report on its activities in 2026 and its future plans.
This meeting will also focus on GEWEX activities in relation to our sponsors and international partners. Our program will be completed with presentations from the other WCRP core projects, LHA-activities, space agencies, and other relevant international programs.
The preliminary agenda is expected to be available in late February 2027.
Registration for SSG-39 will open soon.
Venue
The GEWEX SSG-39 meeting will take place from Monday to Friday, 15–19 March 2026 at:
Residence Inn Washington, DC National Mall
333 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Capitol Room
Visas and Traveling to the US
Visiting the United States requires travel documents for most non-US citizens. A tourist visa is necessary if your country of citizenship does not participate in the Visa Waiver Program. You can find whether your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program here.
If you are a citizen of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program and you meet the eligibility requirements for the program, you will need authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before your trip. General information on how to apply for the ESTA can be found here. You will also need to fill in an I-94 form. More information on that is available here.
If you need a visa to travel to the meeting, check the information here and here to get started.
Visit the Practical Information page for additional information including transportation, accommodation, and things to do.
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