IGC 2028 Melbourne

Day 3 at 37th IGC, Busan (#2024IGC) Marina and Steve from Geoscience Australia share the latest from 37th IGC in Busan from Day 2 (yesterday) where Marina had plenty of meetings especially with Koreans (which she seems to have picked up a few new words!) while Steve got to the poster displays and was “parochially proud” to see some great posters especially from Australia (such as from Mosayeb Khademi and the team at MinEx CRC and from Jonghyun Lee and team at James Cook University, sorry that he missed Jenna M.’s that was up on Day 1). One notable feature of the Australian posters is how they have such a strong geospatial foundation … they all have maps and a strong spatial context for materials. Sharing “Where” is important in Australian geoscience. Looking ahead to Day 3 (today), Marina will be attending some of the scientific sessions, especially on geoscience education (I look forward to hearing about these tomorrow). Steve’s day has already started with hearing bagpipes at the breakfast reception for the Glasgow bid for the 38th IGC (including British Geological Survey) and he will then head to the International Union of Geological Sciences Council where he will be representing Australia. Marina and Steve then join forces at the General Assembly of the World Community of Geological Surveys (WCOGS) where Steve is leading several of the sessions before they then head to the reception for the IGC 2028 Melbourne bid. The day concludes with a dinner with WCOGS members. Its looking like a big fun day! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s update … we now seem to be doing a regular update video!!!

We are setting up, ready to welcome delegates of #IGC2024 to our Australian Ambassador’s Reception, where we will showcase the Australasian bid for #IGC2028 , hosted in Naarm Melbourne. Geoscience for everyone, everywhere!

#IGC2028Melbourne is in the closing stages of our bid to host the international geoscience community in 2028 and could not go past this great local song that resonates with our event themes and vision: Geoscience for everyone, everywhere! 👇 🔊 🎤 🌏 The spirit rose, above a hundred languages And the moon was there for all to see And the beat goes on across a 100 languages And the sun is the same, yeah, one and the same for you and me They had many words with the same meaning And one voice with which they sang In Hundreds of Languages speak to me In Hundreds of Languages speak to me But its all been said about a hundred times before But it's only words, it's only words They had stories, that spanned the generations Handed from one to one on down the line I hear a voice and it seems to speak to everyone I hear a voice and it's callin' me In Hundreds of Languages speak to me In Hundreds of Languages speak to me Speak to me Songwriters: Mark John Callaghan / Robert Nelson James Hundreds of Languages lyrics © BMG Rights Management https://lnkd.in/dQDUVVQw

#Geoscienceforeveryoneeverywhere isn’t just for #IGC2028 but for all of humanity, always. We are so proud to have been a part of the cultural celebration that #IGC2024 has made possible. Here, cultural artists and musicians from all three 2028 bids came together in the ultimate show of unity to put on a performance for delegates. The Australasian bid for IGC 2028 will see a plethora of countries from the Oceania region all contribute to the most inclusive and diverse IGC yet!

The international #geoscience community is the heart and soul of what the Australasian bid for #IGC2028 is offering. Our extensive field trip program includes showstopping geological locations, with something for everyone. From the history of the early earth, to active geothermal systems and volcanoes, an Australasian IGC will be unlike anything ever seen before with unparalleled opportunities to experience cultures and #geology not just from Australia, but across Oceania! For those wanting to have an immersive experience in just one city, not only is Melbourne frequently voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world, it is also full of accessible, spectacular field trip locations. From experiencing the spectacular geology and geomorphology of the Great Ocean Road, to the historical gold mining districts of Ballarat and Bendigo, to cutting-edge laboratory tours, bringing the next International Geological Congress to Australasia will see delegates experience a diverse, sustainable, and incredible IGC in 2028. Geoscience for everyone everywhere! Photo credits: Horridus, the most complete Triceratops in the world, Melbourne Museum - Museums Victoria Australian Synchrotron ANSTO – ANSTO 12 Apostles - CSIRO Mt Cobbler – Ross Cayley Mineral specimen display, Melbourne Museum – Museums Victoria

Day 2 of the 37th IGC in Busan. Marina and Steve from Geoscience Australia are in the Exhibition Hall and share some of the highlights from Day 1 as well as what they are looking forward to in Day 2. They were both impressed with Professor George Gehrels presentation in response to being awarded the IUGS Emile Argand Medal as well as meeting people in person that they had previously only met online. Marina is looking forward to many meetings with representatives from different countries while Steve is going to make the time to venture into the (unfortunately and sometimes incorrectly under-rated) poster displays. #IGC2024 IGC 2028 Melbourne EuroGeoSurveys Patrick Wall Marina Cabidoche International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Geological Society of Australia

Do you like chocolate, coffee and world-class #geoscience field trips? Then you need to come and talk to our team at the booth at #IGC2024 exhibition hall. Help us get the word out about how incredible an Australasian #IGC2028 will be! Geoscience for everyone, everywhere! 🌏

We’re here at IGC 2024 in Busan, Korea, supporting Melbourne’s bid to host the next IGC! If you’re attending, come visit us in the Exhibition Hall and grab a Caramello Koala! IGC 2028 Melbourne Australian Geoscience Council (AGC) Cameron Cairns Joanna Parr David Cohen Indrani Mukherjee Mosayeb Khademi

Day 2 of #IGC2024 is in full swing and Geoscience Australia’s Steve Hill and Marina Costelloe are bringing their great energy to the exhibition hall! Geoscience Australia are a strong supporter of the Australasian bid for #IGC2028Melbourne so make sure to chat to Steve and Marina about what they are excited to see this week, and 4 years from now if Australasia is successful in winning #IGC2028! 🌏Geoscience for everyone, everywhere! 🌏

Meet Ashley Gordon, from CCM. Ashley is here as an integral member of the #IGC2028melbourne bid team and will be out on the #IGC2024 exhibition floor all of this week to wow you with the details of our offering. #geoscienceforeveryoneeverywhere 🌏