Planning Calendar

34th International Geological Congress (IGC)

5-10 August 2012

Brisbane, Austrialia

Website: http://www.34igc.org

First circular available here

The overall theme of Australia 2012, Unearthing our Past and Future – Resourcing Tomorrow, reflects the crucial roles the geosciences play in meeting the needs of societies while sustaining the Earth.

The scientific program for the 34th IGC will take place over five days (6 to 10 August, 2012). Each day will comprise around 30-35 concurrent Symposia, and a plenary ‘Hot Topic’ session in the middle of each day.

Oral presentations will be 15 minutes, with keynote addresses occupying two 15 minute slots. Poster papers will be accorded a prominent place in the Congress program – abstracts for all poster papers will be published in the congress materials and posters will be located in high traffic areas adjacent to rooms used for oral sessions and catering points.

The 34th IGC Scientific Program Committee (chaired by Lynton Jaques, Geoscience Australia) is developing the program around a range of Themes, which are designed to cover all facets of the Geosciences. Local and international Coordinators will organise the Themes, each of which will have a number of Symposia (Sub-Themes). With guidance and oversight from the Scientific Program Committee, and taking into account the formal suggestions and nominations received, the Coordinators will refine the Symposia under their Themes and arrange Convenors for these Symposia.

Because of programming constraints, Symposia will need to be as broad-ranging as possible. Presentations on related subjects will be scheduled in blocks within Symposia. All IUGS’ Commissions, Task Groups, Joint Programs, Initiatives and affiliated bodies have been invited to participate in the 34th IGC through organising or participating in Symposia. The Young Earth-Scientists Network will organise some Symposia and Round Table Discussions which present the perspectives of future geoscience leaders on major issues. The Scientific Program will continue to evolve. Further information and updates will be made available progressively through the 34th IGC website: www.34igc.org, where you can provide interactive comment in the lead up to the second, more detailed, circular, scheduled for April 2011.

The official language of the congress will be English and translation services will not be provided.