Registration and Support
A full registration will include a Congress bag, abstract volume and local maps, working lunches, morning and afternoon tea/coffee and snacks, and an invitation to the opening ceremony. Daily transportation will also be provided from the hotels to the convention center. The Registration Fee will have a two-tier format with regular, late, and onsite registration. Registration fee for the accompanying participants (spouse & non-professionals) will be 550 € and will include Congress material, lunches, tea/coffee and snacks, local sightseeing, and cultural evenings of classical music.
IUGS Capitation
For every registered participant, a capitation fee as applicable will be paid to IUGS.
Exposition
An International exposition will be organized during the Congress within the premises. The exposition will showcase all the current advancements in Quaternary sciences along with state-of-the-art technology. A large space will be available at special discounted rates.
Community Programs
The Indian community will be involved during the INQUA 2027, with certain outreach programs for school and college students and other welfare organizations. Given the established links of the national TV channels, YouTube live streaming and the EDUSAT (satellite for education) direct webcasting of plenary and public lectures will be done for a larger outreach.
Sponsorship and Support
Sponsorship and support are expected from major government departments and other sources. Being organized by the institutions of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the event will be underwritten by the Government of India. Additional support will accrue from private companies and the Oil Industry. Financial support will be given to students and scientists. The support is planned as follows:
General Student Grant
This grant will provide scholarships covering registration, travel, boarding, meals, etc to school and undergraduate students coming from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries.
Early-career Scientists and Postgraduate Student Fellowship
Early-career scientists and postgraduate students who are citizens and residents of countries designated by the World Bank as “low” or “lower-middle” income per capita will be considered for this grant. Registration, travel, boarding, and meals will be covered.
Registration Fee Waivers
The registration fee for researchers will be waived as per INQUA norms.
Hostel/Guest Houses
Students and young scientists will be offered affordable accommodation in hostels and guest houses close to the venue on a first come first served basis. The number of students/scientists to be supported will be decided later.
