Optical Seismology and the Next Era in Seismic Sensing
13 – 16 October 2026 | Kona, Hawaii
The field of seismic sensing techniques is evolving rapidly. Join us at the 2026 SSA topical conference to stay at the forefront of the changes.
Co-organized by the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS), we’ll explore optical frequency combs, optical interferometry, Fiber Bragg grating, optical polarimeters for rotational sensing, trends in miniaturization, 3D DAS, low-cost nodal instrumentation, rotational seismic sensing, high-rate GNSS, quantum gravimeters and citizen science sensors.
Why Attend?
SSA topical meetings offer attendees a highly focused experience unlike other scientific conferences.
No concurrent oral sessions competing for your attention, no giant poster halls to race through to find the researcher you need to meet. We’ve built plenty of time for detailed discussion, poster viewing and networking. Our past topical attendees tell us that these smaller meetings are some of the most productive conferences they’ve ever attended.
As part of your focused experience, your registration includes several meals on most days of the conference, in addition childcare assistance and discounted hotel rooms are also available.
If you haven’t attended a SSA topical meeting before, we hope you’ll join us this October to find out for yourself how deeply valuable these conferences are. See you in Kona!
DAS Workshop at Keck Observatory Headquarters
Tuesday, 13 October
Join us at the Keck Observatory Headquarters to explore the fundamentals of DAS technology. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use computational tools to analyze DAS data and enjoy a demo of optical frequency microcombs courtesy of our friends at COMBS. Anyone may sign up to attend, but preference will be given to student and early-career scientists.
Topical Meeting 2026
Program Co-Chairs
The COMBS and SSA communities are grateful to our meeting leaders for cultivating this exciting and informative program.
Request a Visa Letter of Support
SSA recommends international participants apply for visas as early as possible before the Optical Seismology and the Next Era in Seismic Sensing Meeting. Please remember to contact your consulate to determine the wait time for an interview.
Questions? Contact abstracts@seismosoc.org.
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