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14th International Cave Rescue Conference (ICRC)
2024-06-06 - 2024-06-09 | Ramales de la Victoria, Spain
The 14th International Cave Rescue Conference is going to take place in Ramales de la Victoria, Alto Asón, Cantabria / Spain from 6th to 9th June 2024.

17th Balkan Cavers' Camp
2024-05-29 - 2024-06-02 | Center of Excellence Cerovac Caves, Grab 70a, 23440, Gračac, Gračac, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Join us from May 29th to June 2nd for the Balkan Cavers Camp 2024! The official program starts on the 30th of May. The camp will take place in Croatia at the Cerovacke Caves. Cerovacke Caves are the largest tourist cave complex in Croatia and are located on the hillside of southern Velebit, on the northeastern slope of the Crnopac hill , in the protected area of ​​the Velebit Nature Park. The nearest town is Gračac, 4 km away.
Since its inception in 2007, the Balkan Speleological Union has been proudly hosting this annual event in different countries across the Balkan Peninsula. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce some exciting new elements to our program. Alongside the chance to visit and explore some of the most breathtaking caves, we are launching a series of workshops on cave survey, navigation apps, LiDAR, new technologies and tools, cave science etc. These sessions, led by experts from various countries, aim to broaden the scope of cave exploration techniques and enhance your skill set.
Moreover, we are organising panel discussions on cave polution and cave cadastre, providing a platform for in-depth dialogue and knowledge sharing among the caving community. But that’s not all – they have many more surprises in store! These additional features are designed to enrich your experience and ensure that the Balkan Cavers Camp 2024 is an unforgettable event. Our vision is not just to explore the depths of the earth, but also to forge lasting bonds among cavers and speleological organisations from the Balkan region and the world over, so join us on “Journey Beneath, Bond Beyond”
The registration will be open until May 12th so you better hurry up and fill out the form: https://forms.gle/AX3h35Ux8aJFevCm7

Karst and Caves 2024
2024-05-28 - 2024-06-01
All-Russian Scientific Conference with international participants. This Conference will discuss the problems and achievements karst and speleology in the first quarter of the XXI century.
More information: http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karst_and_caves-2024-information.pdf

Characterization and Engineering of Karst Aquifers
2024-05-26 - 2024-06-01 | Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The international course Characterization and Engineering of Karst Aquifers – CEKA will be held in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina from May 26 to June 1, 2024. Preliminary application form for CEKA 2024 can be found at the links below. Number of participants is limited.
Preliminary application form

10th International Workshop on Ice Caves (IWIC-X)
2024-05-12 - 2024-05-18 | Werfenweng, Austria
The 10th International Workshop on Ice Caves (IWIC-X) will be held in Werfenweng, Austria, from May 12 to 18, 2024. The venue will be in the charming village of Werfenweng, located some 40 km south of the city of Salzburg.

Astrobiology Science Conference
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-10 | Providence, Rhode Island, USA
The Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) brings the astrobiology community together every two years to share research, collaborate, and plan for the future. Join the astrobiology community for a robust gathering of scientists and exchange of knowledge. #AbSciCon24 will be held in Providence, RI on 5-10 May 2024.

6th Rocky Mountain Geobiology Symposium
2024-04-20 | Socorro, New Mexico, USA
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Devan Nisson
Dr. Magdalena Osburn
Dr. Morgan Raven

21st International Symposium on Vulcanospeleology
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-20 | Galapagos, Ecuador
21st International Symposium on Vulcanospeleology (ISV21)
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island Galapagos, Ecuador
Pre Symposium 10th – 13th, Symposium 15th – 20th April 2024
Preliminary Information – PDF
Please contact Aaron Addison (aaddison67@gmail.com) with any questions.

National Cave and Karst Management Symposium
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-10 | Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
The National Cave & Karst Management Symposium is the preeminent forum for promoting, advancing and sharing concepts in effective management of cave and karst resources. These biennial symposia provide an opportunity for practical synergy among cave and karst management professionals from diverse backgrounds, working in various professions and with interests spanning a broad range of cave and karst management issues. New techniques are discussed, issues addressed, solutions developed and effective working relationships formed to help protect and conserve caves, karst, cave ecosystems and water resources.

CaveMAB Network: Sustainable Tourism Solutions in Cave and Karst Biosphere Reserves
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-07 | online
We announce that the CaveMAB Network will be hosting a free, international webinar, Sustainable Tourism Solutions in Cave and Karst Biosphere Reserves, on November 6-7 2023.
The webinar will be held in recognition of the UNESCO International Day of Biosphere Reserves as we take “inspiration from of the solutions already implemented in BRs to build genuinely sustainable development everywhere, with full respect for nature and for the living world.”
Keynote speakers include Dr. Natasa Ravbar, Senior Research Associate, Karst Research Institute of Slovenia, (https://izrkp.zrc-sazu.si/en/sodelavci/natasa-ravbar-en), Dr. Kelly Cerialo, Professor, Paul Smiths College, Champlain Adirondacks Biosphere Network, USA (https://www.paulsmiths.edu/people/cerialo/) and Dr. Heros Lobo, Associated Professor at the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil and Associate Director (2022-2026) of the International Show Caves Association (ISCA).
We invite you to share sustainable tourism solutions that have been implemented at your BR. For those interested we ask you to submit a brief abstract in English (150 words maximum) to cavemab@protonmail.com.

La Union Mexicana De Agrupaciones Espeleologicas
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | San Luis Potosi, Mexico
The Objective of the Mexican National Congress of Speleology is:
Bring together expert cavers, professionals and enthusiasts of related activities, to share knowledge, experiences and discoveries in the fascinating world of caves.

Cave Research Foundation Annual Meeting
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-04 | National Cave and Karst Research Institute, Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

3rd International Congress of Karst, Speleology and Enhancement of Natural Heritage
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-05 | Rabat, Morocco
Aware of the importance of natural heritage, Mohamed V University of Rabat, Faculty of Sciences and the Moroccan Explorers Society Association in close collaboration with its partners are organizing the third edition of the International Scientific Congress of Karst, Caving, and Valorization of Heritage natural from 02 to 05 November 2023 in Rabat.
This event will aim to open the debate on the importance of natural and geological heritage in Morocco.
It is also an opportunity to develop a summary to be made available to decision-makers for optimal and sustainable enhancement of heritage.

Batweek
2023-10-24 - 2023-10-31
Bat Week is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always see them, bats are hard at work all around the world each night – eating tons of insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading seeds that grow new plants and trees.

34th BCRA Cave Science Symposium
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-22 | Leeds, England
This year’s Science Symposium will be at the University of Leeds, on Saturday 21 October, organised by Simon Bottrell. On Sunday 22nd October there will be a field excursion, led by Phil Murphy, to include Gillfield Level at Greenhow and caves of Nidderdale.

3rd Balkan Speleological Congress
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-22 | Sofia, Bulgaria
contact@bgcave.org

Geological Society of America Convention
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-18 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
GSA Connects 2023 will bring together the geological community to enable you to share your scientific research, network with leaders in the field, and keep your skills relevant in a rapidly changing world. Plan now to be part of this gathering by submitting a proposal for a short course, field trip, and/or a technical session considering the themes “Diverse Science for a Sustainable Future” or “Climate and Energy Transition.”

16th European Cave Rescue Meeting
2023-10-12 - 2023-10-15 | Porto de Mós, Portugal
The 16th European Cave Rescue Meeting is going to take place in Mira de Aire, Municipality of Porto de Mós, Maciço Calcário Estremenho, Portugal from October 12th till 15th 2023.
Pre-Meeting from October 11th till 12th 2023.
During the Pre-Meeting you can enjoy caving and cave diving; we are preparing several interesting locations.

Rocky Mountain SpeleoSeminar
2023-10-07 | Golden, Colorado, USA
The SpeleoSeminar is hosted by the Colorado School of Mines Student Grotto of the National Speleological Society.
The seminar includes visual presentations and talks by knowledgeable cavers and cave scientists. These presentations include exploration, conservation and cave and karst science.
Presentations range from 10 to 45 minutes in length. In past seminars, presentations have included geology, microbiology, biology, mineralogy, exploration and science.

New Mexico Geological Society Fall Field Conference
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-07 | Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
The 73rd annual Fall Field Conference of the New Mexico Geological Society will be held in the Carlsbad area of southeastern New Mexico. The 2023 conference will focus specifically on evaporite karst of the lower Pecos region, and more broadly on the geology and stratigraphy of the Delaware Basin in west Texas and southeastern New Mexico. This region is of immense economic and scientific importance due to its prolific oil and gas production and its designation by the International Union of Geological Sciences as a Global Stratotype Section for rocks of middle Permian age. Evaporite karst phenomena formed in middle and upper Permian strata occur on a variety of scales and are broadly distributed throughout the region.

Cave Bear Symposium
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-24 | Bayreuth, Germany
Email Registration: nadja.kavcik@univie.ac.at

5th International Meeting of Cavers in the Moravian Karst: Karst, Caves, And People 2023
2023-09-20 - 2023-09-24 | Sloup, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic
This evenst are organized on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the first historical descent of man into the Macocha Abyss in the Moravian Karst and on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the foundation of the Czech Speleological Society.
During speleological meeting you can visit the most significant caves in Moravian Karst, conference topics are focused on history of human activities in the karst regions. As the highlight of our event will be a historical reconstruction of a descent of monk Lazarus Schopper to the – 134 m deep Macocha Abyss.
Attached you can find a second circular for both events and all information are also on the official website, which will be regularly updated: https://www.speleo.cz/karst-caves-and-people-2023
The second circular can be found here.

National Caving Conference: Hidden Earth
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-17 | Bristol, England
Hidden Earth is the name for the British Cave Research Association’s (BCRA’s) annual caving conference.
This weekend-long event taking place in September every year is a friendly, educational, inspiring and social gathering of hundreds of cavers from across the UK and overseas.
The weekend is packed with lectures, with two or three parallel sessions running both days. Topics include new and old exploration from the UK and overseas as well as workshops covering cave science, research, technology and photography. There are competitions, games, videos and a trade hall with caving equipment vendors from across Europe selling their latest products. We also have our own bar (with excellent beer) and conference dinner with entertainment on the Saturday night to make this a great social occasion.
This is the premium opportunity for cavers from across the UK and overseas to get together, celebrate caving, and be enthused about British cave exploration and research.

Summer School on Speleothem Science
2023-08-06 - 2023-08-13 | São Paulo, Brazil
S4 2023 will consist of three days of lectures and workshops from experts in the field of speleothem science at the Institute of Geosciences at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. Participants will also get the chance to present their own research to fellow participants and the experts during poster sessions.​ This will be followed by a 3-day field trip to PETAR (Parque Estadual Turistico do Alto Riberia), a beautiful region renowned for its caves.
​Preliminary lecture topics (subject to change)

Stable isotopes (oxygen and carbon)
Trace elements
Speleothem formation
Cave monitoring + speleothem sampling (in the field)
Dating (U and Pb)
Speleothems and climate models
Paleotemperature
Karst geomorphology and hydrology (in the field)
Multi-archive reconstructions

​Preliminary workshops (subject to change)

Speleothem petrography
Age-depth modeling
Time series analysis
Professional development panel
Cave photography (in the field)

37th Brazilian Congress of Speleology,
2023-07-26 - 2023-07-29 | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
The theme thought for the 37th Brazilian Congress of Speleology in Curitiba is “Brazilian speleology in perspective: the search for unity for multiple realities”.

16th Balkan Cavers' Camp
2023-06-28 - 2023-07-02 | Nova Varoš, Serbia
To create conditions for connections and cooperation between the cavers and the speleological organizations of Balkan countries and their colleagues from all over the world by sharing information, experience, ideas, establishing joint exploration projects and expeditions etc. Excursions for acquaintance of the karst areas, as well as in the most representative caves in the area.

US National Speleological Society Convention
2023-06-26 - 2023-06-30 | Elkins, West Virginia, USA
The 2023 version of our annual convention will be held in Elkins, West Virginia. As one of the largest annual gathering of cavers in the United States, it is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, learn a lot about caving, and go caving.

30. International karstological school "Classical karst" - "Karst - approaches and conceptual models"
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-23 | Postojna, Slovenia
In June 2023, the Karst Research Institute will host the 30th International Karstological School, which will be dedicated to various approaches to karst research and the development of conceptual models. Early studies of karst in Europe date back to the 16th century, where researchers focused mainly on the movement of groundwater, large springs, ponors and sinking rivers, and some caves. In the 19th century, modern scientific methods began to be applied, focusing mainly on geomorphology, but soon expanding to other areas of research. Karst research is highly interdisciplinary and has made great progress in recent years. Modelling studies and conceptual models have given us a rich new understanding of karst, speleogenesis, karst aquifers, and ecosystems. As research methodology and technology have greatly improved over the past decade, the theme of the 30th anniversary of IKS is a more than justifiable choice.

BRCA: Bones in Caves: Awkward Inconvenience or Hidden Opportunity?
2023-06-12 | online
Recreational cavers are often the first people to discover and report new discoveries of archaeological importance in caves. There is, however, uncertainty about procedures for ensuring that new finds are investigated, and how appropriate conservation measures should be implemented. This seminar will outline the problems and opportunities that may arise when cavers encounter bones in caves, and will be illustrated by case studies that provide some examples of best (and not-so-best) practice.

White-nose Syndrome National Meeting
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-08 | Palm Springs, California, USA
For more information please contact christina_kocer@fws.gov or meg@delaneymeetingevent.com
