Find out what Canada’s IGC 2028 Bid Teams, Sponsors, and Partners have been up to

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08 October 2024

Our very own David Eaton gives an interview with Global News Canada about the upcoming IGC happening in Calgary in 2028!

Watch it here:

29 August 2024

Canada wins the bid to host the International Geological Congress in 2028! Thank you to all those who voted for us, and to our partners, sponsors and followers for supporting us and our bid.

We look forward to welcoming you in 2028!

Left: A very happy Canada contingent upon hearing we’ve won the bid! Right: The IGC President’s Cup.

15 July 2024

Canada’s IGC 2028 Bid Development Committee hosted a town hall meeting to inform all stakeholders and interested parties on progress and invites participants to make comments and suggestions on the development of the bid.

The second (and final) version of the bid is submitted to IUGS.

03 July 2024

Some members of Canada’s IGC 2028 Bid Team were invited to an ammolite blessing ceremony. This was performed by Chief Troy Knowlton of the Piikani Nation in Korite’s ammolite mine.

Ammolite is the gemstone variant of the fossil ammonite. Ammonites were underwater creatures that swan in the seas of the Cretaceous Period. Ammolite’s iridescent, or rainbow, colours are unique to southern Alberta and in Alberta, Plains First Nations and Blackfoot communities have used the shells for sacred ceremonies and traditions. Ammolite is an important part of Alberta's heritage and economy. In 2022, it was designated as Alberta's gemstone.

We’d like to thank Chief Troy Knowlton and John Issa and Evan Kovacs from Korite for welcoming us today.

03 June 2024

Canada’s IGC 2028 bid launches its social media campaign! Each week has a different theme for you to be able to explore Canada’s wealth of geological and cultural heritage so you can see why we should host the 2028 conference.

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Image credit (all): Korite

31 March 2024

Canada’s IGC 2028 bid is submitted to the presidents of IGCC and IUGS.

27 March 2024

Canada’s IGC Bid Team completed its Geopromotion Video. We’d like to thank the Canadian Geological Foundation and Tourism Calgary for funding and making this video possible!

Watch it here:

See what we’ve been posting on some of our media channels

Here is the MRU Juvenile T-Rex admiring the IGC Cup. We’re roaring into the future.  Even the T. Rex can’t wait to welcome the world to Calgary for IGC 2028! Let the countdown begin! #IGC2028Calgary #GeosciencesforHumanity #MRU #T
A special Thanksgiving- This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the incredible opportunity to host the next International Geological Congress (IGC) in 2028. It’s a privilege to welcome the world to Calgary, AB, a place rich with geological wond
Among the golden larches, the snowy peaks of the Rockies found solace. The mountains, shaped by geological forces over millions of years, remind us of the power and the beauty of the Earth—and how nature can be a source of healing and peace.
From Dreams to Reality: Canada to Host the Next IGC in 2028 in Calgary, Alberta! 🇨🇦🎉 This still feels like a dream. A few months ago, we hoped the Canadian team would bring the next IGC to showcase our beautiful geologies. Now, we are proud to ce
Closing ceremony of the IGC 2024 in Busan, South Korea! What an incredible journey it has been at the 37th IGC in Busan! We were honored to witness the closing ceremony, where we celebrated unity, excellence, and the spirit of global cooperation.
We would like to express our great admiration for amazing bid teams @igc2028glasgow and @igc2028melbourne. It's inspiring the passion and commitment that each country’s team shown by sharing their spectacular geology and raising awareness about
Here is Ms. Park (on the left), who met with David Eaton (on the right) in Calgary. Ms Park was so thrilled that we had won that she baked us a Cake to celebrate our success. A homemade cake baked with joy! #igc2028canada #IGC2024 #geosciencesforh
WE DID IT!! We have won the bid and will host the next IGC IN CALGARY. YAHOOOO!!! We have come a long way, and we deserve a great pat on the back. This could not have been possible without our fantastic team. To our sponsors, to our Co-chairs, to
The big day!!! Our team today, at Bexco in Busan, is doing excellent work representing Canada's bid to host the next IGC in Canada!! Results will come out later today in the afternoon. Stay tuned!! Presenters- David Woodward, Mitch Miracle, Davi
At the IGC2028 in Calgary, attendees will journey backwards through time to learn about the geology across of the Canadian Rockies, including famous sites such as Banff National Park, Canmore, Kananaskis, and Lake Louise. Potential field trips will b
«Geosciences for Humanity» will be the central theme for our Congress in Calgary. Canadian geoscientists and collaborators from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in Earth Sciences are working in our various committees and subcommittees
We would like to thank numerous organizations, agencies, and companies that have been sending their letters of support to our Canada’s bid to host IGC 2028. Many sponsors, partners, and prospectus have promised significantly more sponsorship, i
Before and after the igc2028 in Calgary, delegates will have the chance to do individual-, friend- or family-based recreation and touring activities within the city. Background photo: Confluence of the Elbow and Bow Rivers near the northeast edge of
Hello everyone! Greetings from Busan! We’re a little late with this update, but we’ve been busy kicking off our adventure at the International Geological Congress at BEXCO, and it’s been an incredible experience so far. From setti

In the media

Click on the links below to read the articles and watch the interviews.

23 August 2024

Canada’s IGC 2028 contingent starts heading to Busan for this year’s IGC conference. Follow us on social media to see what they get up to and to see what we’re doing at our booth each day to drop in and say hi!
You can find us in the GeoExpo hall, in booth D13 in the Geotourism area.

13 August 2024

The NEPDEP expedition starts its voyage, exploring from 13 August - 02 September 2024.

Read more here from NEPDEP, and tune in to watch the live dive stream below:

Dr. Rachel Lauer, a marine hydrogeologist from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science has joined an expedition exploring the deep ocean off the west coast of British Columbia.

Read more here from University of Calgary.