{"id":515,"date":"2025-11-14T14:06:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T14:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosmicrays.oulu.fi\/space_climate2026\/?page_id=515"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:51:49","slug":"call-for-proposals-to-host-space-climate-11-2028","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cosmicrays.oulu.fi\/space_climate2026\/?page_id=515","title":{"rendered":"Call for Proposals to Host Space Climate 11 (Winter solstice Dec 2027-Jan 2028)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The Space Climate Steering Committee invites proposals from teams wishing to organise the <strong>Space Climate 11 Symposium<\/strong>, to be held in <strong>2028<\/strong> (<strong>winter solstice Dec 2027 &#8211; Jan 2028<\/strong>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please send your proposal to:<\/strong> <strong>spaceclimate10\u25cegmail.com, replacing \u25ce to @<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. About the Space Climate Symposia Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Space Climate Symposia<\/strong> bring together the world\u2019s leading experts to deepen our understanding of long-term solar variability and its influence on planetary environments. The series focuses on, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exploring the origins and consequences of long-term solar variability<\/strong>, especially the solar magnetic dynamo and its manifestations on the time scale of a solar cycle and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Studying the influence of solar variability on near-Earth space, the atmosphere, and climate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving the long-term datasets<\/strong> (sunspot numbers, cosmogenic isotopes, geomagnetic indices) that underpin space climate research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Past SC Symposia:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosmicrays.oulu.fi\/space_climate2026\">Space Climate 10<\/a> \u2013 \u00c5land Islands, Finland (June 9\u201312, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp\/~spaceclimate9\/\">Space climate 9<\/a> &#8211; Nagoya, Japan (October 1-4, 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space climate 8 &#8211; Krakow, Poland (September 19-22, 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craq-astro.ca\/spaceclimate7\/\">Space climate 7<\/a> &#8211; Canton Orford, Canada (July 8-11, 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/satdat.oulu.fi\/space_climate\/meetings\/SC6\/index.html\">Space climate 6<\/a> &#8211; Levi, Finland, (April 4-7, 2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/satdat.oulu.fi\/space_climate\/meetings\/SPCL5\/index.html\">Space climate 5<\/a> &#8211; Oulu, Finland (June 15-19, 2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iiserkol.ac.in\/~spaceclimate4\/\">Space climate 4<\/a> &#8211; Goa, India (January 16-21, 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/satdat.oulu.fi\/space_climate\/meetings\/SPCL3\/index.html\">Space climate 3<\/a> &#8211; Saariselk\u00e4, Finland (March 18-22, 2009)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space climate 2 &#8211; Sinai, Romania (June 21-24, 2006)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/satdat.oulu.fi\/space_climate\/meetings\/SPCL1\/site.html\">Space climate 1<\/a> &#8211; Oulu, Finland (June 20-23, 2004)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symposium dates are traditionally scheduled <strong>near equinoxes or solstices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Space Climate community strongly supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Geographical diversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involvement of developing countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusion of early-career researchers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome teams who share these values and incorporate them into their plan for hosting the symposium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. What the LOC Is Responsible For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Local Organising Committee is expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage the <strong>overall budget<\/strong>, including securing sponsorship and ensuring a financially balanced event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the <strong>venue<\/strong> (lecture rooms, poster areas, working spaces) and manage all technical requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee the <strong>conference website<\/strong>, communication with participants, and integration of all organisational information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage <strong>abstract submission<\/strong>, communication with conveners, and coordination with the Space Climate Scientific Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organise <strong>participant registration<\/strong>, payment handling, badges and on-site materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange <strong>catering<\/strong>, the welcome reception, coffee breaks, and the conference dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with local logistics (accommodation, transport information, side-meeting rooms, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The scientific programme itself is assembled by the <strong>Space Climate Scientific Committee<\/strong>, but the LOC chair participates in committee meetings during the planning year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Evaluation Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals will be evaluated based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capacity for ~100\u2013120 participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rooms suitable for plenary and poster sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AV support, strong internet infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessibility for international participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability of nearby accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasonable travel and accommodation costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Team and Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrated organisational capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with conferences <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to manage finances, registration, and communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical skills (web management, IT support)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Balanced budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent registration fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected sponsorships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation cost estimates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Proposal Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Final proposals must include one document (PDF or DOCX) max 3 pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Names, affiliations, and email addresses of key personnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed host country and city (or options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description of team and responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue details (rooms, layout)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget plan (expected costs, sponsorships, registration fees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation and travel information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local logistics (transport, meals, accessibility)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel blocks and potential discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any planned cultural or outreach activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preliminary risk assessment and mitigation measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Proposal Document may include tables, diagrams, venue layouts, and photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proposal submission deadline:<\/strong> <em>15 Aug 2026<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discussion and negotiation with selected team:<\/strong> <em>Summer 2026<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Announcement of Space Climate 11 LOC:<\/strong> <em>23 September 2026<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Space Climate Steering Committee invites proposals from teams wishing to organise the Space Climate 11 Symposium, to be held in 2028 (winter solstice Dec 2027 &#8211; Jan 2028). Please send your proposal to: spaceclimate10\u25cegmail.com, replacing \u25ce to @. 1. 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