Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee of the 4th International Workshop on Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPB-4), we are pleased to announce that abstract submission is now open. Authors are invited to submit their abstracts through the link below:
The 4th International Workshop on Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPB-4) will be hosted by the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, from 14 to 18 September 2026.
The EPB-4 workshop aims to provide an international forum for researchers, students, and professionals to exchange ideas, present recent results, and foster collaborations in the field of Equatorial Plasma Bubble research. The main highlights of EPB-4 include:
- Promoting in-depth discussions on the latest observational techniques for monitoring Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPBs), including upcoming satellite missions, advanced ground-based sensors, and multi-instrument networks;
- Highlighting recent progress in coupled models and numerical simulations to advance the understanding of the mechanisms governing EPB seeding, growth, and variability;
- Enhancing forecasting capabilities by integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning with observational and modeling data;
- Examining the societal and technological impacts of EPBs on GNSS positioning, satellite communications, and space weather services;
- Fostering international collaboration and stimulating new research initiatives dedicated to EPB science and its applications.
Additional information regarding registration, abstract submission, and the scientific program is available on the official workshop webpage:
https://www.gov.br/inpe/en/
We sincerely hope you will join us for this important event and contribute to the advancement of EPB research through active participation and discussion.
We look forward to welcoming you to Brazil in September 2026.
Kind regards,
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
4th International Workshop on Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPB-4)
