The Great Lakes Observing System will host the
2026 GLOS Annual Meeting in
Ann Arbor, MI,
on Tuesday November 10, 2026
We look forward to sharing the latest in Great Lakes observing and information technology, as we begin discussions around our next observations buildout plan and wrap up our celebration of 20 Years of GLOS!
Annual Meeting:
- When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Where: Zingerman’s Greyline event space, Ann Arbor, MI
GLOS will share program updates, hear from IOOS and IOOS Association leadership, and host expert panels focused on discussions around observations and observing technologies as we begin the planning of our next observations buildout.
Reception:
- When: 5pm-8pm (beginning shortly after the ending of the meeting program)
- Where: remaining at Zingerman’s Greyline event space
We invite you to join us for an evening reception, following the Annual Meeting program. We will continue conversations from the day more casually, as we unwind and hear pitches from five gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator startups.
gener8tor Startup Showcase
Founders from our Summer 2026 cohort take the stage to pitch their breakthrough solutions tackling the Great Lakes region’s most pressing water challenges
Learn more and tell us if you will be there:
Event Sponsors:
The GLOS Annual Meeting is generously supported by:
Lake Sponsor
Puddle Sponsors
Annual Meeting Agenda
Meeting from 8:30am – 4:30 pm ET
8:30 – Registration, Check in, and Breakfast
(Complete agenda will be made available soon)
4:30 – Formal Program Ends
Reception + Startup Showcase 4:30 – 7:00 pm ET
We are excited to see you there!
Sponsorship opportunity:
If you have questions about making a contribution to support the GLOS Annual Meeting, please contact Katie at GLOS.