Conferences: 35TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS 27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA http://www.35igc.org/

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35TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 |  CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICAhttp://www.35igc.org/

THREE CORE TOPICS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED FOR THE 35TH IGC: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/1/Scientific-Programme
Geoscience for Society
Fundamental Geoscience
Geoscience in the Economy
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Geoscience in the economy:
Mineral Resources Evaluation, Geostatistics and Mathematical Geoscience
Mineral Exploration
Mineral Deposits and Ore Forming Processes
Coal
Petroleum Systems and Exploration
Unconventional Hydrocarbons and Emerging Fuels
Energy in a Carbon Constrained World
Applied Mineralogy and Geometallurgy
Mining Geology and Earth Resource Engineering
The Urban Mine
Critical Metals - a Global Perspective
Resourcing Future Generations
Gold Mineralizing Systems (jointly sponsored by SEG and SGA)

Geoscience for society:
Geoheritage and Conservation
Geoscience Education and Public Communication
Public Sector Geoscience and Geological Surveys
Climate Change Studies
Groundwater and Hydrogeology
Soil Science
Geoscience Data and Information Systems
Geohazards
Proximal and Remote Sensing Technologies
History of the Geosciences
Medical Geology
Global Geoscience Professionalism and Geoethics
Geosciences for Benefitting Low-income Countries
Environmental Geosciences
Engineering Geology and Geomechanics

Fundamental geoscience:
Sedimentary Processes - Ancient to Modern
Basin Formation and Continental Margins
A Dynamic Earth
The Deep Earth
The Hadean and Archaean Earth
The Proterozoic Earth
Geochronology
Isotope Geoscience
Magmatism - Settings, Compositions and Processes
Mineralogy
Metamorphic Processes
Evolution of the Biosphere and Biogeoscience
Marine Geosciences and Oceanography
Arctic and Antarctic Geoscience
Surficial Processes and Landscape Evolution
Rock Deformation and Structural Geology
Palaeontology and Palaeo-anthropology
Instrumental, Experimental and Laboratory-based Developments in the Geosciences
Volcanology
Phanerozoic Earth History, Stratigraphy and the Geologic Time Scale
Planetary Sciences and Meteorite Impacts

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED TO 29 FEBRUARY

The Scientific Programme Committee of the 35TH IGC invites authors to submit their abstracts.

The deadline for abstract submission has been extended: Monday 29 February at midnight, UTC/GMT +2 hours.

For details and submissions: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/211/Submit-an-Abstract

Submit an Abstract - 35th IGC

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Submit an Abstract for the 35th IGC ... Please read all instructions provided in the abstract submission system carefully before preparing your abstract.

ANNOUNCING PLENARY SPEAKERS

This presentation will be the biennial AL DU TOIT MEMORIAL LECTURE which is arranged through the Geological Society of South Africa.

Prof Chris Hawkesworth (University Of Bristol)

BREACHING THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN SCIENCE AND PROFESSION – AN IMPERATIVE FOR GEOSCIENCE IN THE SERVICE OF SOCIETY

Ms Ruth Allington (GWP Consultants)

AFRICA - HUMANS AND THE GLOBAL CLIMATE

Prof Bob Scholes (University Of The Witwatersrand)

MINING INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY - THE NEW CHALLENGING FRONTIER

Prof Michel Jebrak (University Of Quebec, Montreal)

AFRICA ALIVE CORRIDORS - A 4 BILLION YEAR GEOLOGICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL BIOGRAPHY OF AFRICA

Dr John Anderson (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)

DRILLING BENEATH THE HYPE - TECHNICAL CHALLENGES FOR THE EXPLORATION OF SHALE GAS

Prof Joe Cartwright (University Of Oxford)

GRAND CHALLENGES IN THE MINERAL LIFE CYCLE

Prof Thomas Graedel (Yale University)

DAMAGING EARTHQUAKES IN AFRICA - THEIR SEISMOTECTONIC BACKGROUND AND SEISMIC HAZARD IMPLICATIONS

Prof. Mustafa Meghraoui (Strasburg University)

WORKSHOPS BOOKING OPENS

Workshop and short course registration opened on 25 January 2016. Hosted over two days, immediately prior to start of the Congress (27-28 August 2016). 2-, 1- or half-day offerings may encompass, but will not be limited to, conference themes.

Booking for non-registered congress attendees will open 1 June.

For details and bookings: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/210/Professional-Development-Workshops-Short-Courses

PUBLICATIONS

We will be launching the “Geoheritage of Africa” book comprising forty four chapters which aims to expose the wealth of geological heritage sites that could support Geotourism through recognition as Geosites or as part of Geoparks.

The book “Mineral Fields of Africa” comprising twenty four chapters will highlight the mineral resources of Africa. Half the conference papers will be published in a special, 35TH IGC edition of the IUGS journal, Episodes. The remaining papers will be published as a special issue of the Geological Society of South Africa journal, South African Journal of Geology.

Queries: Genevieve Pearson (gpearson@phoenixgeoconsulting.com)

STAMPS

A special issue of ten stamps and two first-day covers will be released by the South African Philatelic Bureau for the 35TH IGC. These stamps will feature the most impressive geological superlatives in South Africa and will commemorate the third IGC to be held on the African Continent.

FIELD TRIP BOOKING OPENS 15 FEBRUARY

For details: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/173/Field-Trips

CALL FOR GEOHOST APPLICATIONS

Do you need assistance to attend the 35TH IGC? Are you a young scientist? Have you applied for the GeoHost program?

For details and applications: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/41/GeoHost

Application closes: 29 February 2016

REGISTRATION

Early Bird Registration is open until 1 June 2016.

ACCOMPANYING PERSON BOOKING OPEN

We have an exciting selection of day tours for accompanying persons - all bookings must be booked via the conference website to qualify for these preferential tour rates. Registered delegates may book using their current profile.

Book here: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/60/Registration

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING OPEN

We have negotiated preferential rates for registered conference attendees - all bookings must be booked via Appointed Housing Agent to qualify for these reduced rates.

Book here: http://www.35igc.org/Accommodation

DAY TOURS BOOKING OPEN

We have negotiated preferential rates for conference attendees - all bookings must be booked via the conference website to qualify for these preferential tour rates. Registered delegates may book using their current profile.

Book here: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/216/Tours

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

The Organizing Committee would like to extend to you an invitation to participate in the conference by sponsoring.

For details: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/45/Sponsors

Support here: https://www.allevents.co.za/ei/getdemo.ei?id=358&s=_4MG10LNEI

EXHIBITION & ADVERTISING

The Organising Committee of the 35TH International Geological Congress extends an invitation to you to participate in exhibiting at the congress.

For details: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/44/Exhibitors-Advertisers

Book Here: https://allevents.eventsair.com/ExhibitionPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FExhibitionPortal%

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TRAVEL

Preferential rates for 35TH IGC delegates/exhibitors have been negotiated on South African Airways during travel dates 5 August to 30 September 2016 and Emirates Airline during travel dates 22 August 2016 to 9 September 2016.

On payment of your registration fees you will receive promotional codes for website booking.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Greg Botha

Secretary General

gabotha@geoscience.org.za

Danie Barnardo

Secretariat

barnardo@geoscience.org.za

Juanita van Wyk

Secretariat

juanitaw@geoscience.org.za