35^th INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS - World Cup of Geosciences

27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016  |  CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa will be hosting the 35^th ‘World Cup of Geosciences’ in 2016, the prestigious International Geological Congress (IGC), which is undoubtedly the most important activity of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). The South African event will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 27 August to 4 September 2016.

The Council for Geoscience, together with the Geological Society of South Africa and other collaborators from academia and industry, is currently spearheading the preparations for the 35^th IGC in South Africa.

The objectives of the IGC are as follows:

• Contribute, in collaboration with and under the auspices of the IUGS, to the advancement of fundamental and applied research in the geological sciences.
• Provide a general assembly of geoscientists, spanning a wide range of geoscience disciplines, where ideas and information can be freely exchanged.
• Emphasise the geological specialities or challenges of the host country or region.
• Provide the opportunity, by way of geological excursions, to examine geological problems and features in the field.

Further information from: http://www.35igc.org/

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

Main themes:

• Geoscience for Society
• Geoscience in the Economy
• Fundamental Geoscience

CONFERENCE LANGUAGE

The official language of the 35th IGC is English. Simultaneous translations will not be provided.

CRITICAL DATES

29 February 2016 | Abstract submissions close.

29 February 2016 | GeoHost support scheme applications close

31 March 2016 | Fourth Circular released

31 March 2016 | Formal notifications to authors on their abstracts

7 April 2016 | Successful GeoHost applicants to be notified

22 April 2016 | Volunteer applications close

1 May 2016 | Accommodation bookings close

9 May 2016 | Successful volunteers notified

31 May 2016 | Presenters' registration deadline and Field Trip bookings close, 'Early-bird' registrations close

1 June 2016 | Standard registrations open

30 June 2016 | Workshop registration closes

1 July 2016 | Fifth Circular released — preliminary programme

26 August 2016 | Standard Registration Closes

27 August 2016 | On-site registration

VENUE ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

Convention Square

1 Lower Long Street

Cape Town 8001

South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)21 410 5000

General enquiries, Danie Barnardo
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Mobile: +27 (0)84 588 6668

Sponsorship Opportunities, Mike Wuth
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Exhibition enquiries, Lesley Ferreira
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Registration enquiries, 35^th IGC Registration Team
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