The FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop serves as the leading global platform for scientists, agencies, and industry experts working with SAR interferometry.
FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop is the 13th International Workshop on Advances in the Science and Applications of SAR Interferometry and Sentinel-1 InSAR, organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) together with the National Geological Institute and Jagiellonian University. The event will be held from 15–19 June 2026 at Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.
This free international workshop brings together the global InSAR community, Sentinel-1 and BIOMASS mission scientists, AI/ML researchers, and value-adding industry to discuss the latest advances in SAR interferometry, deformation monitoring, hazard assessment, and future missions.
Key Dates & Details
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop – 13th International Workshop on SAR Interferometry |
| Main Focus | Advances in SAR Interferometry & Sentinel-1 InSAR |
| Dates | 15–19 June 2026 |
| Venue | Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland |
| Organisers | ESA, National Geological Institute, Jagiellonian University |
| Participation Fee | Free (no registration fee) |
| Target Participants | Scientists, students, agencies, industry, value-adding companies |
| Abstract Submission Opening | November 2025 |
| Abstract Deadline | End of February 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | April 2026 |
| Registration Opening | May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://fringe2026.esa.int/ |
| Contact (Logistics & Exhibition) | [email protected] |
| Contact (Programme & Abstracts) | [email protected] |
Table of Contents
1. Overview of FRINGE InSAR Workshop
The FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop is a flagship ESA event focused on SAR interferometry, Sentinel-1 InSAR, and upcoming radar missions. Hosted at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, it provides a global platform for InSAR scientists, mission teams, industry, and decision-makers to present new results, discuss emerging methods, and shape future research and applications.
The workshop combines oral and poster sessions, round-table discussions, and an InSAR industry exhibition area, making it a unique opportunity for networking, collaboration, and community building in Earth Observation radar science.
2. Participation & Target Audience
Participation in the FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop allows attendees to engage with ESA scientists and leading InSAR research groups worldwide.
Who can attend FRINGE ?
- Researchers and scientists working on InSAR and SAR applications
- PhD students, early-career researchers, and postdocs
- Representatives of national, European, and international space agencies
- Value-adding industry, private sector, and service providers
- Mission teams from Sentinel-1, BIOMASS, ROSE-L, Harmony, and New Space InSAR
Participation in FRINGE 2026 is free of charge, but:
- No financial support is foreseen
- Participants must cover their own travel and accommodation
- The official language of the workshop is English
3. Workshop Objectives
One of the central goals of the FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop is to accelerate scientific collaboration in the InSAR community.
FRINGE aims to:
- Bring together the global InSAR R&D communities
- Present the status, algorithms, and products of the Sentinel-1 mission
- Present BIOMASS mission status, algorithms, products, and early science results
- Review progress and recommendations since FRINGE 2023
- Consult the community on science priorities and support for Sentinel-1 FG/NG, BIOMASS, ROSE-L, Harmony and other missions in the InSAR domain
The programme will include:
- Peer-reviewed oral and poster presentations
- Round-table discussions guided by session chairs and ESA
- An exhibition space highlighting InSAR-related industry and services
4. Main Themes & Scientific Topics
Each theme of the FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop reflects emerging challenges in atmospheric corrections, seismic hazards, and geophysical monitoring.
FRINGE 2026 will cover a broad range of InSAR science and applications, including but not limited to:
- Atmosphere / Ionosphere science and applications
- Advances in InSAR, polarimetric interferometry, and tomography theory
- Applications of AI and machine learning in InSAR
- BIOMASS and advances at P-band
- Bistatic and multi-static SAR (e.g. Harmony and other missions)
- Data products, processing environments, and operational services
- Displacements and deformations (infrastructure, subsidence, built environment)
- Earthquakes, tectonics, and seismic hazards
- Future SAR missions and mission concepts
- Ice & snow monitoring
- InSAR phase closure theory and applications
- Landslides, sinkholes, and related hazards
- New Space InSAR and commercial constellations
- Thematic mapping (agriculture, land cover, forestry, etc.)
- Geophysical parameter retrieval
- Volcanoes and volcanic hazards
- Multi-hazard analysis and risk
- Synergistic use of multi-mission SAR interferometry
5. Abstract Submission & Review Process
Researchers submitting to the FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop are encouraged to highlight innovative methods, applications, or mission-driven science.
Abstract submission opens November 2025.
- Abstracts will be submitted through the official website:
https://fringe2026.esa.int/ - Detailed guidelines and the submission link will be available in the “Abstract Submission” section of the site
- There are no special proceedings foreseen for this workshop
All abstracts will be:
- Reviewed by the Scientific and Programme Committees
- Evaluated based on scientific quality, relevance, and thematic fit
- Assigned to oral or poster sessions depending on content and programme balance
6. Schedule & Key Deadlines
The FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop will also feature an InSAR-industry exhibition showcasing operational tools and next-generation technologies.
The abstract schedule for the FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop is structured to ensure fair evaluation by ESA’s Scientific Committee.
- Abstract submission opening: November 2025
- Abstract submission closure: End of February 2026
- Notification of acceptance: April 2026
- Preliminary programme issued: May 2026
- Registration opening: May 2026
- Final programme: At the workshop
- Workshop dates: 15–19 June 2026
7. Venue & Organising Bodies
Venue:
Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
Main organisers:
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- National Geological Institute
- Jagiellonian University, Kraków
Supporting entities include ESA’s Programme Board and an Organising Committee with representatives from ESA, Polish Geological Institute, RSAC, and service providers.
Official website: https://fringe2026.esa.int/
8. How to Participate
- Prepare your abstract in line with one or more workshop themes
- Submit your abstract via the official website once the portal opens:
https://fringe2026.esa.int/ - Wait for acceptance notification (April 2026)
- Register for the workshop once registration opens in May 2026
- Arrange travel and accommodation (self-funded)
- Attend FRINGE 2026 in Kraków, 15–19 June 2026
Other opportunities https://oppotify.com
9. Contact Information
For logistics, venue, registration, and InSAR-industry exhibition:
📧 [email protected]
For abstracts, programme, and scientific questions:
📧 [email protected]
Official workshop page:
🔗 https://fringe2026.esa.int/
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is FRINGE 2026 free to attend?
Yes. There is no participation fee, but all travel and accommodation costs are self-funded.
Who can submit an abstract?
Scientists, students, mission teams, agencies, and industry representatives working on InSAR, SAR science, or applications.
What is the language of the workshop?
All sessions and materials are in English.
Are there proceedings?
No special proceedings are planned.
Will there be an industry exhibition?
Yes, an InSAR-industry exhibition area is planned for companies and service providers.
Attending the FRINGE 2026 InSAR Workshop is an exceptional opportunity for anyone working in Earth observation, remote sensing, or geospatial science.
