Axford, Special, Axford Medal and Public Lectures
03 August 2026
13:00 - 14:30
FICC-Main
Axford Lecture
How Hot Are Subduction Zones?—Controls, Consequences, and Why Geologists Care
Simon Wallis
The University of Tokyo
Axford Lecture
Advancing Integrated Modeling, Prediction, and Warning of Extreme Weather and Climate in a Rapidly Urbanizing World
Fei Chen
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
06 August 2026
09:15 - 10:00
Hall B-1.0
Special Lecture
Progress and Challenges in Hydrology
Venkataraman Lakshmi
University of Virginia
07 August 2026
14:30 - 16:00
FICC-Main
Special Lecture
Structures of Heavy Rainfall Observed from Space and Their Environments
Yukari Takayabu
The University of Tokyo
07 August 2026
16:15 - 17:00
FICC-Main
Axford Medal Lecture
Sea Level as Earth’s Integrator: Ice Sheets, Earthquakes, Ecosystems, and the Future of Coastal Risk
Benjamin P. Horton
City University of Hong Kong
05 August 2026
14:00 – 15:30
Fukuoka City Science Museum, Science Hall (6F)
FREE (registration required via webpage link)
Language: Japanese
Public Lecture
The Science of Natural Disasters – Learning from the Past and Predicting the Future with Simulations –
Kenji Satake
The University of Tokyo, National Central University
Atmospheric Sciences
05 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-Main
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
AS Kamide Lecture
Interdecadal Shifts in Regional Climate: Roles of Human Activities and Sea Surface Temperature Signals
Jie Jiang
Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
AS Kamide Lecture
Predictability of Severe Weather Events Through All-Sky Satellite Data Assimilation
Masashi Minamide
The University of Tokyo
AS Distinguished Lecture
Dark Matter and Its Role in the Climate System
Bjorn Stevens
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Biogeosciences
06 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-204
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
BG Kamide Lecture
Temporary Carbon Dioxide Removal to Offset Short-Lived Climate Forcers
Yue He
Peking University
BG Distinguished Lecture
Biological Memory: How Vegetation Responds to Climate Change
Shuguang Liu
Hainan University
Hydrological Sciences
05 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-203
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
HS Kamide Lecture
Probabilistic Meteorological Forcings and Global Hydrologic Uncertainty
Guoqiang Tang
Wuhan University
HS Kamide Lecture
Unraveling Hydroclimatic Change and Land-Atmosphere Interactions from the Tibetan Plateau to the Globe
Jing Sun
National University of Singapore
HS Distinguished Lecture
Complexity, Connectivity, and Scale in Hydrologic Systems: Implications for Modeling and Forecasting
Bellie Sivakumar
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Interdisciplinary Geosciences
05 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-204
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
IG Kamide Lecture
Quantifying Tsunami Impacts on Critical Infrastructure: Approaches and Challenges
Constance Ting Chua
Tohoku University
IG Kamide Lecture
The Role of Fluids in Seismic Gaps and Slow Slip Events: Insights from Magnetotelluric Imaging and Monitoring
Feng Jiang
Southern University of Science and Technology
IG Distinguished Lecture
Transdisciplinarity, Transformation, and Transparency: Opportunities for Integrated Perspectives
Alan Ziegler
Kasetsart University
Ocean Sciences
04 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-204
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
OS Kamide Lecture
A Bottom-Up View of Ocean Elemental Cycles
Jianghui Du
Peking University
OS Kamide Lecture
Predicting Year-to-Year Variability of Western Boundary Current Jets and Eddies Using High-Resolution Ocean Models
Shoichiro Kido
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
OS Distinguished Lecture
Mesoscale and Submesoscale Processes: Shaping Coastal Circulation and Ecosystem Connectivity
Yusuke Uchiyama
Kobe University
Planetary Sciences
06 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-203
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
PS Kamide Lecture
Jet streams in the Giant Planets of the Solar System
Keren Duer-Milner
Leiden University | SRON
PS Kamide Lecture
Space Weathering on the Moon
Yazhou Yang
National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences
PS Distinguished Lecture
Measuring Space Magnetic Fields: A Key to Understanding Planets
Yuming Wang
University of Science and Technology of China
Solar & Terrestrial Sciences
04 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-202
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
ST Kamide Lecture
Drift Resonance as a Universal Acceleration Mechanism in Planetary Radiation Belts: From Earth to the Giant Planets
Yixin Hao
Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
ST Kamide Lecture
Generation of Supersonic Solar Wind: The Role of Plasma Turbulence
Chen Shi
Auburn University
ST Distinguished Lecture
Effects of Solar Activities on Atmospheric Escape from Terrestrial Planets: Insights into their Habitability
Kanako Seki
The University of Tokyo
Solid Earth Sciences
04 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-203
Recipient of the 2026 AOGS Kamide Lecture Award
Kamide Lectures recognise outstanding early-career researchers selected by the AOGS Sections
SE Kamide Lecture
Geodetic Data-Driven Modeling of Lithospheric Deformation and Seismic Hazards
Jeonghyeop Kim
Kangwon National University
SE Kamide Lecture
Crystal Records of Magmatic Processes Driving Volcanic Eruptions: An Integrated Thermodynamic-Kinetic Perspective
Weiran Li
The University of Hong Kong
SE Distinguished Lecture
Large-Scale Caldera Forming Eruptions in Kyushu – Tectonic and Magmatic Mechanisms
Nobuo Geshi
Kyushu University
Special Sessions
SS01: Townhall Meeting: TopoAsia International Research Initiative – Tectonic Evolution and Collaborative Research Priorities in Asia
05 August 2026
09:15 – 10:30
FICC-202
SS01: Townhall Meeting: TopoAsia International Research Initiative – Tectonic Evolution and Collaborative Research Priorities in Asia
Over the past five decades, global Earth science has evolved from 2D cross-sectional analysis to 3D exploration, and now toward integrated research on deep-shallow coupling—unlocking new insights into how Earth’s interior and surface interact. Asia, with its unparalleled tectonic complexity (active orogens, vast sedimentary basins, and unique deep Earth processes), stands as a critical frontier for advancing this global agenda. Yet regional research gaps persist, calling for a unified framework to integrate diverse disciplines and cross-border efforts.
The TopoAsia International Research Initiative responds to this need: launched in October 2025 (Shanghai) with over 250 experts from 30 countries, it unites geology, geochemistry, geophysics, sedimentology, paleontology, paleoclimatology, and geodynamic modeling to address Asia’s most pressing Earth system questions. Guided by the Four “Co-” Principles—Co-Planning, Co-Building, Co-Sharing, and Co-Winning—TopoAsia aims to create an open, equitable platform for scientific collaboration, capacity building, and knowledge translation.
SS01 | Invited Talk
Seismogenic Potential of the Manila Trench: Insights from Integrated Geophysical Datasets
Carla B. Dimalanta
National Institute of Geological Sciences
SS01 | Invited Talk
TopoAsia and Active Tectonic Processes in the Asian Lithosphere
Gregory A. Houseman
China University of Geosciences
SS01 | Invited Talk
Ongoing Subduction and Orogeny in Japan and Nankai Trough
Gaku Kimura
University of Tokyo
SS01 | Invited Talk
Uplift of Continental Plateaux by Eclogitization, Underplating and Crustal Melting
Hans Thybo
Zhejiang Deep-time Digital Earth International Research Center
SS01 | Invited Talk
New Insights into the Formation of the Continent along the Continental Margin as Seen from the Variations in Seismic Velocity Profiles
Sang-Mook Lee
Marine Geophysics and Geodynamics, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University
SS01 | Invited Talk
Empowering TopoAsia: The IAP TimeMachine Platform as a Collaborative Infrastructure for Pan-Asian Deep-Time Research
Gareth Dyke
Chengdu University of Technology
SS12: Linear-shaped Precipitating Systems: Mechanisms and Impacts
07 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-201
SS12: Linear-shaped Precipitating Systems: Mechanisms and Impacts
Heavy rainfall event characterized by linearly organized precipitating systems occur during the summer rainy monsoon season (called as Baiu in Japan, Meiyu in China, and Changma in Korea) and the broader wet season. For instance, in recent years, Japan has suffered severe disasters caused by this special type of precipitating systems in the last decade. Such linear precipitation systems are not unique to Japan and appear widely across monsoon Asia and other parts of the world. Despite similar characteristics, it remains unclear whether the disaster-inducing heavy rainfall events in Japan share similar mechanisms and characteristics with those in other regions. Typhoons, extratropical cyclones, frontal systems, and atmospheric rivers are all common triggers of extreme rainfall across these areas, but their interactions with local environments vary.
Given the diverse climatic conditions across monsoon Asia, the environmental factors and physical mechanisms responsible for heavy rainfall likely exhibit both similarities and regional differences but these are rarely discussed. It is clear that linearly organized convective systems play a crucial role in producing extreme rainfall amounts, such as those observed in Japan. This session brings together scientists from monsoon Asia and other parts of the world to share recent findings and perspectives. We aim to advance our collective understanding of the mechanisms and impacts of these heavy-rain-producing systems.
SS12 | Invited Talk
Quasi-linear Mesoscale Convective Systems and Associated Extreme Precipitation over Coastal South China
Yali Luo
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
SS12 | Invited Talk
Numerical Simulation and Statistical Analysis of Senjo-Kousuitai
Junshi Ito
Tohoku University
SS12 | Invited Talk
Environmental Characteristics of Recent Quasi-Stationary Linear Precipitation Systems Over Japan
Eigo Tochimoto
Meteorological Research Institute
SS12 | Invited Talk
Probabilistic Flood Loss Risk Analysis under Climate Change Scenario
Hsin-Chi Li
National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction
SS12 | Invited Talk
Mesoscale Environment of Heavily Precipitating Mediterranean Systems and Numerical Simulations of Severe Mediterranean Convection Events
Dider Ricard
Meteo France
SS14: How to Publish Your Research: Tips for Writing and Peer Review
04 August 2026
11:00 - 12:45
FICC-402
SS14: How to Publish Your Research: Tips for Writing and Peer Review
How do I turn my research into a publication? How do I navigate the peer review process? If you have these questions, you're not alone.
Join this interactive session featuring editors from AGU and invited representatives from leading geoscience journals and other AOGS partner societies to learn how to communicate your science effectively and make the most of the peer review process. Panelists will share practical advice on developing a strong manuscript, preparing clear and effective figures, using plain language to communicate your research, and responding constructively to reviewer comments.
Designed for early career researchers, this session will include ample opportunities for discussion, questions, and engagement.
This joint, interactive session will feature Editors from AOGS and AGU.
Panelists will share advice on developing a strong manuscript, preparing clear and effective figures, using plain language to communicate your research, and responding constructively to reviewer comments.
Closing, Awards & AOGS2027 Presentation
| Date: |
7 August 2026 |
| Time: |
5:00pm to 6:30pm Japan Standard Time (GMT+9) |
| Venue: |
Fukuoka International Congress Centre – Main Auditorium, Level 3
Address: 2-1 Sekijomachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka 812-0032, Japan |
Join us for the Closing Ceremony of AOGS2026 as we celebrate the achievements of the Annual Meeting, recognise outstanding contributions, and look ahead to AOGS2027.
Programme Highlights
- Presentation of AOGS2026 Best Student Poster Awards
- Leadership Transition Ceremony
- Closing Remarks by the AOGS President
- Recognition of AOGS2026 Service Partners and Volunteers
- Formal Handover to the Incoming AOGS President
- Introduction of the 2026–2028 AOGS Council (effective 8 August 2026)
- Preview of the AOGS2027 Annual Meeting in Singapore
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