Dates: April 14–16, 2026 (Tuesday–Thursday)
Times: 9am-5pm (daily)
Location: Kentucky Science Center, Louisville, KY
Website: https://planetaryworkshop.org/
Abstracts due: February 15, 2026
Abstract notifications: March 1, 2026
Registration closes: March 15, 2026
Proceedings due: May 15, 2026
Scope
This conference is targeted at professionals working in and around the field of planetary science, including scientists, engineers, students, policy-makers, and industry partners. All topics of specific interest to planetary scientists; one-page abstracts; posters, solicited and contributed talks, and break-out sessions to be reviewed and coordinated by a Science Organizing Committee.
Abstracts are solicited on any and all topics of relevance and importance to the planetary science community, including, but not limited to, the following broad themes: planetary formation, atmospheres, surfaces, interiors; space environment and weather; habitability and astrobiology; software, data, tools, and methods; physical materials; field work and analog studies; missions, instruments, and technology; support for crewed missions and human exploration, including Artemis; funding and policy (esp. at NASA); community advocacy and professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; commercial space; and so on.
With science at its core, this workshop will also focus on community building, networking, and consensus building about the state of the planetary science field overall and our goals and desires in a rapidly changing environment.
Please arrive at PSCW ready to actively participate and contribute!
Review the workshop website for more information: https://planetaryworkshop.org/
