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27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 35 TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Linked In Twier 3 rd Announcement Circular DOWNLOADS February 2016 www.35igc.org If you do not wish to connue receiving emails from us, please unsubscribe here. Copyright © 35 TH IGC. Facebook Twier Linked In IN COLLABORATION WITH: Invited pares interested in parcipang in this unique array of sponsorship opportunies, please contact Mike Wuth on [email protected] | phone +27 (0)11 486 1822 | mobile +27 (0)82 784 4161 For exhibion enquiries, please contact Lesley Ferreira on [email protected] | phone +27 (0)21 671 7670 | mobile +27 (0)82 494 5475 For registraon enquiries, please contact 35 TH IGC Registraon Team on [email protected] | phone +27 (0)21 910 1913 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED TO 29 FEBRUARY The Scienfic Programme Commiee of the 35 TH 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 submions: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/211/Submit-an-Abstract ANNOUNCING PLENARY SPEAKERS This presentaon 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 registraon 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 aendees will open 1 June. For details and bookings: hp://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 recognion 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, 35 TH IGC edion 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 ([email protected]) STAMPS A special issue of ten stamps and two first-day covers will be released by the South African Philatelic Bureau for the 35 TH IGC. These stamps will feature the most impressive geological superlaves in South Africa and will commemorate the third IGC to be held on the African Connent. FIELD TRIP BOOKING OPENS 15 FEBRUARY For details: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/173/Field-Trips CALL FOR GEOHOST APPLICATIONS Do you need assistance to aend the 35 TH IGC? Are you a young scienst? Have you applied for the GeoHost program? For details and applicaons: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/41/GeoHost Applicaon closes: 29 February 2016 REGISTRATION Early Bird Registraon is open unl 1 June 2016. Register here: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/60/Registraon ACCOMPANYING PERSON BOOKING OPEN We have an excing selecon of day tours for accompanying persons - all bookings must be booked via the conference website to qualify for these preferenal tour rates. Registered delegates may book using their current profile. Book here: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/60/Registraon ACCOMMODATION BOOKING OPEN We have negoated preferenal rates for registered conference aendees - all bookings must be booked via Appointed Housing Agent to qualify for these reduced rates. Book here: hp://www.35igc.org/Accommodaon DAY TOURS BOOKING OPEN We have negoated preferenal rates for conference aendees - all bookings must be booked via the conference website to qualify for these preferenal tour rates. Registered delegates may book using their current profile. Book here: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/216/Tours SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES The Organizing Commiee would like to extend to you an invitaon to parcipate in the conference by sponsoring. For details: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/45/Sponsors Support here: hps://www.allevents.co.za/ei/getdemo.ei?id=358&s=_4MG10LNEI EXHIBITION & ADVERTISING The Organising Commiee of the 35 TH Internaonal Geological Congress extends an invitaon to you to parcipate in exhibing at the congress. For details: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/44/Exhibitors-Adversers Book Here: hps://allevents.eventsair.com/ExhibionPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FExhibionPortal% 2F35igc%2Fexhibion TRAVEL Preferenal rates for 35 TH IGC delegates/exhibitors have been negoated 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 registraon fees you will receive promoonal codes for website booking. Register here: hp://www.35igc.org/Verso/60/Registraon GENERAL ENQUIRIES Greg Botha Secretary General [email protected] Danie Barnardo Secretariat [email protected] Juanita van Wyk Secretariat [email protected]
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27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
35TH INTERNATIONALGEOLOGICAL CONGRESS
SOCIAL MEDIA
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3rd Announcement Circular
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www.35igc.org
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IN COLLABORATION WITH:
Invited parties interested in participating in this unique arrayof sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mike Wuth on
[email protected] | phone +27 (0)11 486 1822 | mobile +27 (0)82 784 4161
For exhibition enquiries, please contact Lesley Ferreira [email protected] | phone +27 (0)21 671 7670 | mobile +27 (0)82 494 5475
For registration enquiries, please contact 35TH IGC Registration Team [email protected] | phone +27 (0)21 910 1913
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 submitions: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/211/Submit-an-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 ([email protected])
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.
Register here: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/60/Registration
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%2F35igc%2Fexhibition
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.
Register here: http://www.35igc.org/Verso/60/Registration
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Greg Botha Secretary General [email protected]
Danie Barnardo Secretariat [email protected]
Juanita van Wyk Secretariat [email protected]
