Events
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16-21 Sep 2018 – Toyko, Japan
IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition
Shaping our Water Future. The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition brings over 5,500 water, environment and related professionals from more than 100 countries and offers new insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices shape the major transformation in water management that is underway.
Look out for IAH-related special workshops, including that being co-hosted with IAH's Urban Groundwater Network.Organised by International Water Association.
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23-26 Sep 2018 – Edmonton, Canada
GeoEdmonton 2018 – 71st Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 13th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference
Transportation Geotechnique - Moving Forward. The conference will feature technical sessions on subjects of broad interest in the geotechnical and hydrogeological fields with the aim of highlighting recent achievements in transportation development and their associated geohazards. In addition to the technical program and plenary sessions, the conference will include a complement of distinguished keynote speakers, high calibre short courses, technical tours and social events.
Organised by Geotechnical Society of Edmonton and the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS), in collaboration with the Canadian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH-CNC).
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25-27 Sep 2018 – Sacramento, USA
First Annual Western Groundwater Congress
Western Groundwater Quality and Groundwater Resources. Don’t miss GRA’s new, “super-sized” annual conference –
The Western Groundwater Congress. This three day, multi-track event promises to be the premier technical conference focusing on Western groundwater quality and groundwater resources. In addition to world-class technical presentations, there will be talks on important upcoming legislation, sustainable groundwater management, and practical hands-on workshops. Plus, there will be plenty of time for networking with current colleagues and old friends!.Organised by Groundwater Resources Association of California.
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26-28 Sep 2018 – Johannesburg, South Africa
1st SADC-GMI/IWMI Groundwater Conference
Adapting to Climate Change in the SADC Region through Water Security – A Focus on Groundwater. The Southern African Development Community – Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) are proud to announce their 1st Annual Groundwater Conference to be held under the theme “Adapting to Climate Change in the SADC Region through Water Security – A Focus on Groundwater”. The conference will be hosted at Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, during 26–28 September 2018. The conference is structured into two subthemes:
1. Promoting Climate Change Resilience through Transboundary Aquifer Management and Conjunctive Surface and Groundwater Management in the SADC region
2. Towards an Understanding of the Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources and Exploring Climate-Smart Groundwater Infrastructure Options
Further information is available at http://sadc-gmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1st-Ground-Water-Conference-Final.pdf
Submission of Abstracts
The Organising Committee invites authors to submit abstracts in any area relevant to the above subthemes. Poster presentations are welcome. Authors are requested to indicate the subtheme for which they are making submission. Also, authors are requested to indicate whether the submission is for an oral or poster presentation.
• Deadline for submission of abstracts: 29 June 2018
• Notification on acceptance of abstracts: 16 July 2018
• Deadline for full paper submission: 3 September 2018
Authors are required to populate the template on the link: http://sadc-gmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/abstract-template.docx
Conference Proceedings
The SADC-GMI, in partnership with the Institute of Groundwater Studies (IGS) of the University of Free State (UFS) and IWMI, will publish the proceedings of the conference. The Technical Committee of the conference will constitute the editorial team of the proceedings.
Registration
Please register online at https://sadc-gmi.org/conference-registration/
Travel and Accommodation
All delegates attending the conference should organise their own travel and accommodation. Delegates who are book at the Birchwood Hotel will receive a discount.Price: Early bird registration: US$ 350 (before 1 July 2018); Normal registration: US$ 400 (Before 31 July 2018); Late registration: US$ 450 (Before 1 September 2018) ; Exhibitors US$ 500 (Before 31 July 2018); Student registration: US$ 250; (Before 31 July 2018)
Organised by ASDC-GMI and IWMI, with support from IAH South Africa Chapter.
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3-6 Oct 2018 – Antalya, Turkey
Middle East Speleology Symposium
Middle East Speleological Symposium, MESS, is back in its 4th edition from the 3rd till the 6th of October 2018 in Antalya, Turkey. Cavers from the Middle East will meet their colleagues from all over the world to share the latest Speleological news of the region. Expeditions, discoveries, geology, hydrology, topography and spelemedia, all will be discussed in a fun and friendly atmosphere hosted in a country with lot of potential to unveil.
Hope to see you all in MESS4 Antalya, Turkey.Organised by Speleo Club du Liban.
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14-18 Oct 2018 – Adelaide, Australia
AGCC 2018 – Big Issues & Ideas in Geoscience
AGCC 2018 will be the largest Geoscience event to be held in The Asia Pacific Region since 2012. It features a wide-ranging scientific program and will examine and address current and emerging issues that effect geoscientists and our society. Based around five Technical themes it will cover big issues and ideas concerning energy security options & markets, resource-driven development, Geoscience education & socialisation, emerging technologies, and smoothing the impact of boom/bust commodity cycles
Abstract Submissions open: 14 October 2017
Abstract Deadline: 16 June 2018.Organised by Australian Geoscience Council; sponsored by IAH Australian Chapter.
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15-17 Oct 2018 – Abeokuta, Nigeria
2nd NIWE International Water Conference
Global Climate Change and Water Resources – Processes, Impacts and Adaptations.
Price: $200
Organised by Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers.
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4-7 Nov 2018 – Indianapolis, USA
GSA Annual Meeting
Organised by Geological Society of America (GSA).
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5-8 Nov 2018 – Queretaro, México
1st Latin American and Caribbean Young Water Professionals Conference
Water Challenges and opportunities in Latin America.
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6-9 Nov 2018 – Beijing, China
8th Global FRIEND-Water Conference
Hydrological Processes and Water Security in a Changing World.
Organised by China National Committee of IHP.
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