XXII INQUA Congress 2027
Quaternary Science As Societal Services
XXII INQUA Congress 2027
Quaternary Science As Societal Services
Please note: Financial Support Requests close on July 10th.
Partner with INQUA India 2027 – Sponsor | Exhibit — Form Is Now Open
Welcome To XXII INQUA Congress
Quaternary Science As Societal Services
January 28 - February 3 2027
Lucknow, India
This congress focuses on delivering practical, science-based insights for global wellbeing and the security of food, water, health, environment, and shelter. India offers an exceptional natural laboratory for Quaternary studies, with remarkable geological and climatic diversity. From high mountains, active glaciers, and major river basins to lakes, lagoons, mangroves, and deltas, the country hosts a wide range of Earth systems.
This congress focuses on delivering practical, science-based insights for global wellbeing and the security of food, water, health, environment, and shelter. India offers an exceptional natural laboratory for Quaternary studies, with remarkable geological and climatic diversity. From high mountains, active glaciers, and major river basins to lakes, lagoons, mangroves, and deltas, the country hosts a wide range of Earth systems.
The Mighty Himalayas
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Indian Peninsular Region
The Arid West
The Indian Shoreline
Partner With Us
Be a part of one of the world's largest gatherings in Quaternary science and allied disciplines.
Join us in shaping one of the most significant global scientific events of 2027. Showcase your products, technologies, publications, and services to 3,000+ participants from more than 90 countries, including leading researchers, decision-makers, and innovators.
Partner with INQUA India 2027 through sponsorship and exhibition opportunities and gain unparalleled international visibility while contributing to the success of this landmark Congress.
Join us in shaping one of the most significant global scientific events of 2027. Showcase your products, technologies, publications, and services to 3,000+ participants from more than 90 countries, including leading researchers, decision-makers, and innovators.
Partner with INQUA India 2027 through sponsorship and exhibition opportunities and gain unparalleled international visibility while contributing to the success of this landmark Congress.
INQUA 2027 First Circular
INQUA 2027 First Circular
The First Circular is your complete guide to INQUA 2027 — scientific themes, submission deadlines, session guidelines, workshops, training courses, and field trips. Download it for detailed planning and reference.
The First Circular is your complete guide to INQUA 2027 — scientific themes, submission deadlines, session guidelines, workshops, training courses, and field trips. Download it for detailed planning and reference.
Applications Open
Applications Open
Shaping the Scientific Agenda for INQUA 2027
Shaping the Scientific Agenda for INQUA 2027
Financial Support
Become a Partner
Application Open
Researchers, students, and early-career scholars are invited to apply for financial support to attend the XXII INQUA Congress 2027 in Lucknow, India (January 28 – February 3, 2027).
This financial assistance helps participants from developing countries, early-career researchers, and students cover travel, accommodation, and registration costs. Authors and convenors presenting abstracts or leading scientific sessions are especially encouraged to apply, as funding priority may be given to those contributing to the congress's scientific program.
Become a Partner
Financial Support
Join us in shaping one of the most significant global scientific events of 2027. Showcase your products, technologies, publications, and services to 3,000+ participants from more than 90 countries, including leading researchers, decision-makers, and innovators.
Partner with INQUA India 2027 through sponsorship and exhibition opportunities and gain unparalleled international visibility while contributing to the success of this landmark Congress.
Application Open
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
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What INQUA India Offers
Unmatched Geo-Diversity in One Country
From Himalaya to coasts, deserts to deltas—India ,India offers living laboratories across every major Quaternary setting.
Rich Cultural Heritage & Living Traditions
Ancient civilizations, UNESCO sites, museums, and vibrant local communities that make every visit meaningful beyond science.
Warm Hospitality & Incredible Cuisine
Warm Hospitality & Incredible Cuisine
Welcoming people, safe and comfortable stays, and a food journey that’s as diverse as the landscapes.
What India Inqua Offers
Guiding Principles Shaping INQUA 2027
Schedule & Key Dates
10 July 2026
Request for financial support opens
Application Opens !!
28 January 2027
INQUA Congress 2027
28 January 2027
INQUA Congress 2027
10 July 2026
Request for financial support opens
Application Open !!
28 January 2027
INQUA Congress 2027
10 July 2026
Request for financial support opens
Application Open !!
Schedule & Key Dates
Field Trips
Pre Congress
Mid Congress
Post Congress
5 Days
€900
Uncovering Past Landscapes: Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of the Kachchh Basin
INPRE - 01
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5 Days
€900
Tracing the Footsteps: Late Quaternary Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology Unveiling Human Migration Patterns into Asia
INPRE - 02
Read More
5 Days
€900
The Lost Landscapes: Fluvial Past and Human Histories in the Indian Desert
INPRE - 03
Read More
Field Trips
Pre Congress
Mid Congress
Post Congress
5 Days
€900
Uncovering Past Landscapes: Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of the Kachchh Basin
INPRE - 01
Read More
5 Days
€900
Tracing the Footsteps: Late Quaternary Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology Unveiling Human Migration Patterns into Asia
INPRE - 02
Read More
5 Days
€900
The Lost Landscapes: Fluvial Past and Human Histories in the Indian Desert
INPRE - 03
Read More
Sponsored By
Organised By
Sponsored By
Organised By
Sponsored By
Organised By
Sponsored By
Organised By
Key Persons
Key Persons
Prof. Laura Sadori
President, INQUA
Prof. Mahesh G Thakkar
Director, BSIP, Lucknow
Dr. Thamban Meloth
Director, NCPOR, Goa
Dr. Vandana Prasad
President, AOQR
Dr. Pradeep Srivastava
President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Rahul Mohan
Vice-President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Binita Phartiyal
General Secretary, INQUA-2027
Prof. Laura Sadori
President, INQUA
Prof. Mahesh G Thakkar
Director, BSIP, Lucknow
Dr. Thamban Meloth
Director, NCPOR, Goa
Dr. Vandana Prasad
President, AOQR
Dr. Pradeep Srivastava
President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Rahul Mohan
Vice-President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Binita Phartiyal
General Secretary, INQUA-2027
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will official Visa Invitation Letters be issued?
Visa Invitation Letters will be issued after abstract approval. Process: Once your abstract is accepted, a Visa Information Form will become available in the abstract portal (via a dedicated button). Participants must complete the Visa Form. The request will be processed and sent to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, for official signature and stamp. After authorization, the formal invitation letter will be emailed to the participant. We understand that visa processing in some countries may take 6–8 months, and we will ensure timelines are clearly communicated to minimize uncertainty.
2. What is required for Passport Upload?
Participants must upload: Front: Bio-data page (photo, name, passport number, etc.) Back: Reverse side of the bio-data page (not the outer cover, not the chip flap) A clear scanned copy or high-quality photograph is sufficient. No specific DPI is required, but the document must be clearly readable.
3. When will lodging and accommodation details be available?
Details of recommended hotels and accommodation options near the venue will be published shortly on the website to assist participants in planning travel and institutional approvals.
4. How can I contact the Congress Organizers?
For further queries, please write to: inquascience@gmail.com Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
1. When will official Visa Invitation Letters be issued?
Visa Invitation Letters will be issued after abstract approval. Process: Once your abstract is accepted, a Visa Information Form will become available in the abstract portal (via a dedicated button). Participants must complete the Visa Form. The request will be processed and sent to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, for official signature and stamp. After authorization, the formal invitation letter will be emailed to the participant. We understand that visa processing in some countries may take 6–8 months, and we will ensure timelines are clearly communicated to minimize uncertainty.
2. What is required for Passport Upload?
Participants must upload: Front: Bio-data page (photo, name, passport number, etc.) Back: Reverse side of the bio-data page (not the outer cover, not the chip flap) A clear scanned copy or high-quality photograph is sufficient. No specific DPI is required, but the document must be clearly readable.
3. When will lodging and accommodation details be available?
Details of recommended hotels and accommodation options near the venue will be published shortly on the website to assist participants in planning travel and institutional approvals.
4. How can I contact the Congress Organizers?
For further queries, please write to: inquascience@gmail.com Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
View More
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will official Visa Invitation Letters be issued?
Visa Invitation Letters will be issued after abstract approval. Process: Once your abstract is accepted, a Visa Information Form will become available in the abstract portal (via a dedicated button). Participants must complete the Visa Form. The request will be processed and sent to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, for official signature and stamp. After authorization, the formal invitation letter will be emailed to the participant. We understand that visa processing in some countries may take 6–8 months, and we will ensure timelines are clearly communicated to minimize uncertainty.
2. What is required for Passport Upload?
Participants must upload: Front: Bio-data page (photo, name, passport number, etc.) Back: Reverse side of the bio-data page (not the outer cover, not the chip flap) A clear scanned copy or high-quality photograph is sufficient. No specific DPI is required, but the document must be clearly readable.
3. When will lodging and accommodation details be available?
Details of recommended hotels and accommodation options near the venue will be published shortly on the website to assist participants in planning travel and institutional approvals.
4. How can I contact the Congress Organizers?
For further queries, please write to: inquascience@gmail.com Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
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Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
Site Navigation
Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
Site Navigation
Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
Site Navigation
Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
Site Navigation
Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
Field Trips
XXII INQUA Congress 2027 India
Lucknow, India
January 28 - February 3 2027
Quaternary Science As Societal Services
The XXII INQUA Congress 2027 brings together researchers, scholars, and practitioners from across the world to advance our understanding of Earth’s past environments, climate systems, and human interactions.
The Mighty Himalayas
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Indian Peninsular Region
The Arid West
The Indian Shoreline
Field Trips
Pre Congress
Mid Congress
Post Congress
5 Days
€900
Uncovering Past Landscapes: Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of the Kachchh Basin
INPRE - 01
Read More
5 Days
€900
Tracing the Footsteps: Late Quaternary Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology Unveiling Human Migration Patterns into Asia
INPRE - 02
Read More
5 Days
€900
The Lost Landscapes: Fluvial Past and Human Histories in the Indian Desert
INPRE - 03
Read More
XXII INQUA Congress 2027
Quaternary Science As Societal Services
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Please note: Financial Support Requests close on July 10th.
Partner with INQUA India 2027 – Sponsor | Exhibit — Form Is Now Open
Partner With Us
Be a part of one of the world's largest gatherings in Quaternary science and allied disciplines.
Join us in shaping one of the most significant global scientific events of 2027. Showcase your products, technologies, publications, and services to 3,000+ participants from more than 90 countries, including leading researchers, decision-makers, and innovators.
Partner with INQUA India 2027 through sponsorship and exhibition opportunities and gain unparalleled international visibility while contributing to the success of this landmark Congress.