Changes in large-scale circulation reshapes atmospheric river activity in northern Europe

Oct 19, 2026·
Alessandro Gagliardi
Alessandro Gagliardi
· 1 min read
Date
Oct 19, 2026
Event
International Atmospheric Rivers Conference (IARC2026)
Location

Porto, Portugal

Post

There are conferences you look back on, conferences you are glad are over, and conferences you wish would never end. The 6th International Atmospheric Rivers Conference (IARC2026) was definitely the last kind.

I had the opportunity to present some of my research on how large-scale circulation shapes atmospheric river activity in Northern Europe. The conversations I had afterward with the community fostered plenty of new ideas.

But beyond the science, what made the conference truly special was the sense of community. As my PhD journey slowly comes to an end, this was my last conference as a PhD student.

Thank you to everyone! You made me feel so welcome!

I couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark the moment.