About The Congress
The XXII INQUA Congress 2027 in Lucknow, India, brings together the global Quaternary science community for a landmark gathering of research, discovery, and collaboration.
Hosted in one of India’s most culturally rich and scientifically significant regions, the Congress will explore the latest advances in understanding past climate change, environmental transformations, geohazards, human evolution, and Earth system dynamics.
Taking place in Lucknow, India, the Congress will feature a rich scientific programme, field excursions, workshops, and opportunities for global collaboration.
Pre-Congress field trips are scheduled from 20–27 January 2027, ranging from 3 to 6 days, offering participants an immersive experience into India’s unique geological and cultural landscapes. All participants will gather in Lucknow on 27 January 2027 for the official welcome and ice-breaker event.
3000+
Participants.
180+
Scientific Sessions
20+
Workshops
25+
Field Trips.
Glimpses From Previous Editions
Glimpses From Previous Editions
Geological and Natural Diversity of India
A living laboratory of Earth's most spectacular geological phenomena
A living laboratory of Earth's most spectacular geological phenomena
Rich Culture
Exploring India’s culture shaped by land and climate.
Ancient Architecture
Discovering India’s legacy across eras and landscapes.
Culinary Diversity
Exploring culinary heritage shaped by climate and history.
Living Heritage
Highlighting living traditions, crafts, rituals, and continuity.
India’s geological diversity reflects billions of years of Earth’s evolution—from the world’s youngest high mountain ranges to ancient Precambrian shields, tropical rainforests, and cold deserts. This diversity makes India an exceptional natural laboratory for studying Quaternary processes, climate change, natural hazards, and human–environment interactions across varied scales.
India’s geological diversity reflects billions of years of Earth’s evolution—from the world’s youngest high mountain ranges to ancient Precambrian shields, tropical rainforests, and cold deserts. This diversity makes India an exceptional natural laboratory for studying Quaternary processes, climate change, natural hazards, and human–environment interactions across varied scales.
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
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Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
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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
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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
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Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
About The Congress
The First Circular provides essential information for participants planning to attend the XXII INQUA Congress 2027. It outlines the scientific themes of the Congress, key submission deadlines, guidelines for proposing sessions, abstracts, workshops, and training courses, as well as detailed descriptions of the pre-, mid-, and post-Congress field trips.
Taking place in Lucknow, India, the Congress will feature a rich scientific programme, field excursions, ,Workshops and opportunities for global collaboration.
Pre-Congress field trips are scheduled from 20–27 January 2027, ranging from 3 to 6 days, offering participants an immersive experience into India’s unique geological and cultural landscapes. All participants will gather in Lucknow on 27 January 2027 for the official welcome and ice-breaker event.
About The Congress
The XXII INQUA Congress 2027 in Lucknow, India, brings together the global Quaternary science community for a landmark gathering of research, discovery, and collaboration.
Hosted in one of India’s most culturally rich and scientifically significant regions, the Congress will explore the latest advances in understanding past climate change, environmental transformations, geohazards, human evolution, and Earth system dynamics.
Taking place in Lucknow, India, the Congress will feature a rich scientific programme, field excursions, workshops, and opportunities for global collaboration.
Pre-Congress field trips are scheduled from 20–27 January 2027, ranging from 3 to 6 days, offering participants an immersive experience into India’s unique geological and cultural landscapes. All participants will gather in Lucknow on 27 January 2027 for the official welcome and ice-breaker event.