The Meteorological Society of New Zealand’s annual conference will be held in Pōneke Wellington, at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn campus, from 25-27 November. The conference will feature a welcome function on Wednesday 25th and a social dinner on the evening of Thursday 26th (venues TBC).
The theme for the conference this year will be:
Connecting Weather, Climate and Earth Systems
As New Zealand's weather, climate and Earth science communities enter a new chapter of collaboration, this conference provides an opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and showcase the science that supports forecasting, environmental stewardship, hazard resilience, and adaptation to a changing climate. MetSoc invites contributions on any topic associated with meteorology and climate. These include (but are not limited to): the large-scale circulation of the atmosphere and oceans; synoptic and operational meteorology; ocean-atmosphere interactions and physical oceanography; remote sensing; atmospheric chemistry; urban meteorology; aerosol and air pollution; hydrological applications; weather and climate hazards and impacts, climate change; and the history of New Zealand meteorology and oceanography. In particular, we encourage reports on interdisciplinary activities, applied science and operational experiences and updates on strategic projects and policy as it relates to our fields.
There will be three presentation options:
· Poster presentations, with one-minute introduction.
· Standard oral presentations of 20 minutes duration, including Q&A.
· Shorter “Lightning Talk” format of five minutes duration, plus group Q&A at the end of each group of talks.
The number of standard oral presentations may be limited. Abstract submission will close 12th August 2026.
Submit Abstract
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGmE8vk5rBOzcb8j_3Nso0lSfirDzcYyNRI6x5eRWeFdrPtw/viewform
Student Member Benefits
A strong focus of MetSoc is the support of student members. This year, any student member who wishes to give a Standard (oral) presentation reporting on work undertaken as part of their thesis or dissertation work will have guaranteed acceptance of their talk and qualify for an attendance bursary equivalent to the conference registration fee, social dinner ticket, and in the case of out of town students, a generous subsidy for travel expenses. The travel component of bursaries will be set in consultation with student members later in the year, and paid on presentation of proof of travel expenses. Students can apply for a grant via the abstract submission form.
Students from developing countries are invited to apply for a new incoming student conference attendance grant.
Details of both grants are available on the MetSoc website: https://www.metsoc.org.nz/Student-Travel-Grants
Conference Excursion
There will be a social excursion to Soames Island following the conference. More details will be circulated soon.