GAINS for policy support: The development and use of cost-effective strategies.
Building on the success of our first workshop, IIASA will host the second GAINS Model Workshop on December 1–2, 2026, at IIASA in Laxenburg, Austria, with hybrid participation available.
Join us for a community-focused event bringing together users and developers to exchange experiences, present applications, and explore recent advances — including the online optimization application and extensions to new sectors and technologies.
Key information
Date: December 1–2, 2026 (Tue + Wed)
Location: IIASA, Laxenburg, Austria
Format: Hybrid event
Who should attend
The workshop is intended for GAINS user community, as well as researchers, analysts, and policymakers interested in applications and recent developments of the GAINS model.
What to expect
- Updates on recent GAINS model developments
- Presentations from users on applications and ongoing work
- Exchange with the GAINS development team
- Discussion of future directions for the model and user community
Contributions
We expect to invite contributions from the GAINS user community. More information on the format and registration will follow soon.
Save the date
Please mark your calendar. Further details, including the agenda and registration information, will be announced shortly.
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