2026 AMS Madison Summit

2026 AMS Madison Summit

3 - 7 August 2026, Madison, WI and Online

The 2026 AMS Madison Summit Includes:

  • 34th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting (WAF) and the 30th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) in conjunction with the Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications to Environmental Science
  • 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms
  • 25th Conference on Planned and Inadvertent Weather Modification
  • 22nd Conference on Mountain Meteorology
  • 17th Conference on Cloud Physics/17th Conference on Atmospheric Radiation
  • Eighth Conference on Weather Warnings and Communication

The 2026 AMS Madison Summit will take place as a hybrid meeting. This allows for attendees and presenters to have the option to attend in-person in Madison, WI or attend the meeting virtually. 

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Online Program

Important Dates

Session Topic Proposals Open: 28 July 2025
Session Topic Proposals Close: 26 September 2025
Abstract Submissions Open: Closed
Abstract Submission Deadline: 2 April 2026
Program to be Posted & Acceptance E-mails Sent: mid May 2026
Registration Opens: Now Open! 
Pre-Registration Deadline: 10 July 2026
Hotel Reservation Deadline: See location and accommodations page
No Registration Refund After: 14 July 2026
Extended Abstract Deadline: 7 September 2026

Organizers

The 34th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting (WAF) and the 30th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) are organized by the AMS Committee on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications to Environmental Science and are hosted by the American Meteorological Society.

The 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms is organized by the AMS Committee on Severe Local Storms and hosted by the American Meteorological Society. 

The 25th Conference on Planned and Inadvertent Weather Modification is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the Committee on Planned and Inadvertent Weather Modification.

The 22nd Conference on Mountain Meteorology is hosted by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the Committee on Mountain Meteorology.

The 17th Conference on Cloud Physics/17th Conference on Atmospheric Radiation is organized by the Committee on Cloud Physics and the Committee on Atmospheric Radiation and hosted by the American Meteorological Society.

The Eighth Conference on Weather Warnings and Communication is organized by the Board on Societal Impacts and hosted by the American Meteorological Society.  

Sponsorship

Please contact Adam Kelly for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

Registration

All attendees must register to attend the conference. Registration must be completed online. Everyone presenting (both oral and poster) and/or attending must be registered. All registration deadlines will go into effect at 11:59 PM Eastern. Registration rates are available here.

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Special Needs

It is the Society's sincere desire to comply fully with both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Attendees with special needs at the conference should check with the AMS Meetings Department (617) 226-3971, four–six weeks prior to the meeting to request special arrangements.  Special housing needs should be requested when making hotel reservations.