A workshop focused on glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA), ice sheets, sea-level change, and associated geodetic and geophysical observational constraints will be held at the Institute of Ocean Sciences (IOS) and Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC), located near Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, from 2-6 June 2025. The workshop aims to bring together 80-100 researchers of all career stages to discuss recent advances in the observations, analysis, and modelling of GIA.
The 5-day program will follow the general format of oral and poster sessions focused on various thematic topics relating to GIA, ice sheet and glacier history, mass balance and projected future change, and the effects of this ice sheet evolution and Earth response on global, regional, and local scales. We invite contributions discussing observations, analyses, and modelling of ice sheet dynamics, the ensuing solid-Earth response, the resulting global and local (relative) sea-level changes, and the interactions and feedbacks between these components of the coupled Earth system.
In addition to oral and poster sessions, the workshop will incorporate opportunities for networking and collaboration, including a one-day field trip to observe local records of GIA, glacial geology, and active tectonics. During the last day, several smaller workshops on specific topics that are of high interest for the GIA community will be offered. These workshops will allow us to gather groups and advance research in targeted fields (e.g., benchmarking of GIA modelling codes, differences between GIA and GNSS reference frames, modelling of paleo ice-sheet histories, GIA in Antarctica, and observational constraints for GIA in Antarctica).
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS 10 JANUARY 2025
Abstract text is limited to 250 words. Each participant may submit up to 2 abstracts as presenting author, but prioritization may be necessary depending on the volume of submissions. The meeting will accommodate both in-person and virtual presentations. Abstracts will be evaluated after the submission window closes in January 2025, and acceptance notifications will be sent prior to workshop registration opening in February 2025. To submit your abstract for in-person or virtual participation, CLICK HERE and follow the instructions provided.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 10 JANUARY 2025
We are offering some funding to provide travel support for participants attending the meeting in-person in Sidney. We encourage applications from early career researchers (ECR), individuals with limited financial resources, and individuals from underrepresented countries and groups, including participants from nations with developing Antarctic research programs. To apply for financial support, CLICK HERE and follow the instructions provided. Please note that you must submit an abstract in order for your Financial Support Application to be considered.
Registration
Registration will open in February 2025. Instructions for booking accommodations will be provided concurrently. A modest registration fee not to exceed $200 USD may be required.
Virtual Participation
To expand the reach and scope of the workshop, a virtual participation option will be offered by streaming of the lectures (free of charge). The organizing committee is also considering additional means by which virtual participants may engage (e.g., Gather.town). Instructions for how to participate virtually will be made available in early 2025.
Organizers:
Thomas James (Geological Survey of Canada and University of Victoria, Canada)
Stephanie Sherman (née Konfal) (Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, Ohio State University, USA)
Karen Simon (Canadian Geodetic Survey, Canada)
Rebekka Steffen (Lantmäteriet, Sweden)
Scientific Committee:
Lambert Caron (Caltech/JPL, US)
Jeff Freymueller (Michigan State University, US)
Franck Ghomsi (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
Natalya Gomez (McGill University, Canada)
Thomas James (Geological Survey of Canada and University of Victoria, Canada)
Volker Klemann (GFZ Potsdam, Germany)
Stephanie Sherman (née Konfal) (Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, Ohio State University, US)
Andrew Lloyd (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, US)
Glenn Milne (University of Ottawa, Canada)
Grace Nield (Durham University, UK)
Jun’ichi Okuno (National Institute of Polar Research, Japan)
Tamara Pico (UC Santa Cruz, US)
Juliet Sefton (The University of Melbourne, Australia)
Karen Simon (Canadian Geodetic Survey, Canada)
Rebekka Steffen (Lantmäteriet, Sweden)
Lev Tarasov (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada)
Matthias Willen (TU Dresden, Germany)
Maryam Yousefi (Canadian Geodetic Survey, Canada)