Unifying Innovations in Forecasting Capabilities Workshop
A UFS Collaboration Powered by EPIC
Monday, July 20, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026
Boulder, CO
Join us this July at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in College Park, Maryland or online for the Unifying Innovations in Forecasting Capabilities Workshop 2026 (UIFCW26). This event is an excellent opportunity for community partners, across academia, industry, and government, to collaborate in our shared mission to advance forecasting capabilities. The objective of this workshop is to strengthen the understanding of our collaborative efforts to improve the Unified Forecast System (UFS), accelerate meaningful contributions, and measure progress more effectively.
Stay tuned for more details on the workshop trainings and agenda, coming in late spring, 2026.Â
Registration
Registration is now open! Click the button below to register for UIFCW26, either in person at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in College Park, Maryland, or virtually.
If you have ANY issues submitting the form, please reach out to EPIC Support (support.epic@noaa.gov ) to complete your registration.
In-person registration must be completed by Monday, July 6, 2026; there will be no on-site registration for in-person attendance.
UIFCW 2026 will take place from Monday, July 20, 2026, to Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3501 University Boulevard E, Hyattsville, MD, 20783-7998 and online. This event is free to attend. Keep an eye out for additional information regarding after-hours dinners and networking events.
Save the date and check back for more details about #UIFCW2026.
Abstract Details
UFS Application | Short Range Weather (SRW) Application and Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS)
Abstract submissions are open! We are soliciting abstracts from the following topics:
- UFS Applications
- Artificial Intelligence in Numerical Weather Prediction
- Machine Learning
- Data Assimilation
- MPAS Integration
- Cross-Cutting NWP Topics
- High-Performance Computing/Cloud
- R2O2R
- Community Engagement
Abstracts are due by Thursday, April 30, 2026.Â
Travel and Lodging
We have reserved a block of rooms at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center and The Hotel at the University of Maryland for attendees who need accommodations.
Each guest is responsible for making their own reservation.Â
Hotel and travel details are available on the UIFCW 2026 event page. Please refer there for more information for information on hotel options, booking and group rates. Attendees are encouraged to review these details in advance of registrations.
