24th Meeting of the Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG)
October 8-9, 2026
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, Space Sciences Center (SPSC), Room 120
3665 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO 80303
CU Boulder East Campus
The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG) is a community-based science and technology forum focused on identifying plans and priorities for the exploration of Venus over the next several decades. VEXAG regularly evaluates science and technology goals, objectives and investigations proposed by its members, with emphasis on recommendations provided in the National Research Council's Decadal Survey and in NASA's Solar System Exploration Strategic Roadmap. VEXAG participation is open to all who have an interest.
Call for Abstracts — We are accepting abstracts for oral presentations and posters.
Registration — Prospective attendees should work with their center travel coordinators and follow center protocols for requesting attendance in NCTS. Registration fees are not being collected for this meeting, but registration is required. Registration will be available through October 1, 2026 (in person attendees); October 7 (virtual attendees). Before the meeting, all registrants will receive an email with virtual connection information.
VEXAG Student/Early Career Meeting Participation Support
VEXAG is offering a limited number of awards for in-person participation. This support ensures active participation in the meeting by students and early-career researchers (less than seven years from Ph.D. or last degree serving in a non-tenured or equivalent position). The support may cover costs associated with travel and/or defraying child or elder care. Stipends will be paid to recipients after the meeting and upon verification of attendance.
Meeting Participation Support Criteria and Requirements
- Eligible applicants: students and early-career researchers (less than seven years from Ph.D. or last degree serving in a non-tenured or equivalent position)
- Describe your interest in attending the VEXAG meeting.
- Describe any prior involvement in VEXAG activities.
- Describe how attending this meeting will benefit your career.
- Be able to receive income in the United States (stipends are considered income).
- Civil servants and members of the military are not eligible for this support.
- A form for completing your application may be found here.
Student Participation Application deadline: October 1, 2026. Submit your application via email to vexagannualmeeting2026@gmail.com.
Presenter Information — To facilitate a smooth transition between speakers, all oral presentations will be collected ahead of time and shared from the room at the venue.
Code of Conduct
The Meeting Hosts are committed to providing a harassment-free experience for participants regardless of sex, disability, physical appearance, body size, age, race, religion, or other protected status. While attending the meeting or any related ancillary or social events, participants should not engage in harassment in any form. All participants are expected to behave according to professional standards and in accordance with the University of Colorado Code of Conduct. To report issues or concerns, contact the Meeting POCs or other contacts listed on the CU Code of Conduct page.
Meeting Points of Contact
- Debra Buczkowski (VEXAG Chair) debra.buczkowski@jhuapl.edu
- Tracy Gregg (VEXAG Deputy chair) tgregg@buffalo.edu
Past VEXAG Events
2025 – 23rd Meeting of the Venus Exploration Group (VEXAG) | Nov. 6-7, 2025 | Niagara Falls, New York/Virtual
2024 – 22nd Meeting of the Venus Exploration Group (VEXAG) | November 17–19, 2024 | Louisville, Kentucky/Virtual
The 2026 VEXAG meeting is sponsored in part by Southwest Research Institute and the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder.
