The Focus Meeting covers the following scientific themes. Contributed talk and poster abstracts are welcomed on all topics listed below. Please consult the Objectives page for the full scientific rationale.
Key topics
- Integrated global infrastructure and systems for multi-domain science
Including ground- and space-based facilities, multi-wavelength astronomy facilities, geodetic infrastructure, and data and computing platforms that enable joint scientific analysis across domains. - Cross-domain programmes and scientific projects
Current and emerging multi-domain research initiatives; coordination models; joint observational strategies; and integration across astronomy, geodesy, planetary and space science, data science, and engineering. - Multi-wavelength celestial reference frames
Integration of radio-VLBI and Gaia-based optical positions in ICRF4; advances in multi-frequency celestial reference frames; and future directions in global celestial reference-frame realisation. - Geodesy and reference frames as enablers of precision science
ITRF, ICRF, Earth Orientation Parameters (EOPs), orbit determination, spacecraft navigation, Earth-observation applications, and space-situational awareness across radio, optical, and space-mission domains. - New and next-generation observatories and missions as multi-domain platforms
SKA, ngVLA, VGOS, GENESIS, CART, AMT, and other related facilities as complementary assets within a global system that collectively supports astronomy, geodesy, planetary science, and space-mission applications. - Science and data frameworks, interoperability, and computing platforms
Advancing data interoperability and open-science practices through integrated data and software platforms, common metadata frameworks, and reproducible workflows; enabling multi-domain scientific analysis through shared data services and cross-facility data exchange. - Policy, governance, coordination, and funding frameworks
Ensuring that infrastructure planning, global partnerships, governance structures, and sustainable funding mechanisms support multi-domain science from the outset; strengthening coordination among international bodies (e.g. IAU, IAG, GGOS, IERS, IVS, ILRS, IGS, IDS); aligning international conventions and policy approaches; and addressing shared challenges such as satellite-constellation interference and unwanted electromagnetic radiation (UEMR) across radio and optical domains. - Human-capital development and community-building
Fostering interdisciplinary skills, awareness, outreach, and local capacity building to ensure equitable, long-term benefit-sharing and societal impact across hosted regions and scientific communities.
Abstract submission
To submit an abstract, please visit the Registration page and follow the instructions. The abstract submission deadline will be announced in due course.