What Canada’s IGC 2028 Teams have been up to

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 #TRex Photo credits: IGC2028Canada by DJ

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 wonders and history. As we prepare to welcome the world to Calgary for the International Geological Congress (IGC) in 2028, we reflect on the incredible forces of nature that have shaped our land—and the knowledge and discoveries that help us understand and protect it. We are deeply grateful to everyone who believed in and supported our bid, helping make this dream a reality. Your dedication and passion have been vital, and together, we will create an unforgettable experience that celebrates geology and its impact on humanity. Let’s celebrate this Thanksgiving with gratitude for the Earth, its resources, and the science that brings us closer to understanding our planet. #IGC2028 #GeosciencesForHumanity #SeeyouinCalgaryin2028 #EarthGratitude #CurbsideconcertsCanada #MeetingsCalgary #VenueWest #Cenovus #Korite

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. As we prepare to host the next IGC in 2028, the Rockies welcome you with open arms. #IGC2028Calgary #geosciencesforhumanity #GoldenLarches #parkscanada #banffnationalpark #SentinellPassLarches Photo: IGC 2028 Calgary, DJ

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 celebrate not only hosting IGC 2028 in Calgary but also being featured on Local News! It all began with an unforgettable kickoff week at IGC 2024 in Busan, South Korea. Our journey to Busan was filled with excitement. All the hard work paid off as we welcomed everyone from the Icebreaker Party to the Closing ceremony. Craig First Rider from CurbsideConcertsCanada and the Blackfoot Confederacy captured the spirit of unity through his stunning cultural performance. And a special shout-out to our acting ambassador at the time, @Rouslan Kats, and Alberta representative in Korea Counsellor, Victor Lee. Your presence made a huge impact! @canadakorea Thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and those we might have missed in our posts. Your encouragement and enthusiasm mean everything to us, and we're excited to move forward together. We’re thrilled to see our efforts and the journey recognized! Photo credits: Jerry Demorcy, Tania Martins #IGC2028CANADA #GeosciencesForHumanity #GlobalNews #DaveEaton #ucalgary #ctvnews #curbsideconcertscanada #canadakorea #iugs

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. The highlight was undoubtedly the handover of the IGC Cup, a prestigious symbol of excellence and tradition, and we are thrilled to have received this honor. As we look ahead to the 38th IGC in Calgary in 2028, our excitement only grows! We are ready to welcome the world to our vibrant city and showcase our best. Let the countdown begin—see you all in Calgary! #igc2028canada #Geosciences for Humanity #SeeyouinCalgaryin2028 Photo credits: Sally Perhsson, Mana Rahima, Jerry Demorcy. French Version: La cérémonie de clôture du CGI 2024 à Busan, en Corée du Sud. Quel incroyable voyage que celui de la 37e CGI à Busan ! Nous avons eu l'honneur d'assister à la cérémonie de clôture, au cours de laquelle nous avons célébré l'unité, l'excellence et l'esprit de coopération mondiale. Le point culminant a sans aucun doute été la remise de la Coupe de la CGI, un symbole prestigieux d'excellence et de tradition, et nous sommes ravis d'avoir reçu cet honneur. Alors que nous nous tournons vers le 38e CGI à Calgary en 2028, notre enthousiasme ne fait que croître ! Nous sommes prêts à accueillir le monde dans notre ville dynamique et à présenter ce que nous avons de meilleur. Que le compte à rebours commence - rendez-vous à Calgary! #igc2028canada #Geosciences for Humanity #SeeyouinCalgaryin2028 Photo credits: Sally Perhsson, Mana Rahima, Jerry Demorcy.

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 the importance of Geosciences worldwide.

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 #geosciencesforhumanity #SeeyouinCalgaryin2028!! Photo Credit: Teri Doyle

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 team from Venue West, Tourism Calgary, and to our incredible team here in Busan. Thank you! Great job everyone!! See you all in Calgary in 2028!!!! #IGC2028CANADABID #IGC2024 #GeosciencesForHumanity #IGC Canada 2028 #tourismcalgary #venuewest

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, David Eaton, Katherine Boggs. Go Team Canada!! To IGCCanada2028!!

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 be offered to discuss important topics such as: Climate Change Through Time, Energy Future, Present, and Past, Critical Minerals, Tectonics, Sedimentary Basins, Water Resources, Natural Hazards, Paleontology, among others. Background Photo: Haiduk Lake from Whistling Pass. FRENCH VERSION: Lors de l'IGC2028 à Calgary, les délégués voyageront dans le temps pour en apprendre davantage sur la géologie des montagnes Rocheuses canadiennes, y compris des sites célèbres tels que le parc national Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis et Lake Louise. Des excursions potentielles sur le terrain seront proposées pour discuter des des sujets importants tels que: changement climatique au fil du temps, énergie future, présente et passée, minéraux critiques, tectonique, bassins sédimentaires, ressources en eau, risques naturels, paléontologie, entre autres. Photo d’arrière-plan: Lac Haiduk depuis Whistling Pass. https://www.igc2028canada.org/field-trip-themes #IGC2028CanadaBid #GeosciencesForHumanity Photo Credit: © Katherine Boggs

«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 to highlight special geological attributes of Canada and the Americas, which are relevant to the international geological community. - FRENCH VERSION: «Les géosciences pour l'humanité» sera le thème central de notre congrès à Calgary. Des géoscientifiques canadiens et des collaborateurs issus de divers horizons et disciplines des sciences de la Terre travaillons dans nos différents comités et sous-comités à mettre en valeur les attributs géologiques particuliers de notre pays et des Amériques, qui sont pertinents pour la communauté géologique internationale. https://www.igc2028canada.org/canada-igc-2028-foundation; https://www.igc2028canada.org/bid-development-committee; https://www.igc2028canada.org/subcommittees; https://www.igc2028canada.org/scientific-programme #IGC2028CanadaBid #GeosciencesForHumanity

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, if Canada is awarded the Congress! Background photo: Kaskawulsh Glacier within the Kluane National Park and Reserve (YK). - FRENCH VERSION: Nous tenons à remercier les nombreuses organisations, agences et entreprises qui ont envoyé leurs lettres de soutien à la candidature du Canada à l’accueil de l’IGC 2028. De nombreux sponsors, partenaires et prospectus ont promis un parrainage beaucoup plus important si le Canada obtient l'organisation du Congrès! Photo d’arrière-plan: Glacier Kaskawulsh dans le parc national et réserve de parc national Kluane (YK). https://www.igc2028canada.org/letters-of-support #IGC2028CanadaBid #GeosciencesForHumanity Photo Credit: © Michael Schmidt

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 Fort Calgary. The Bow River begins in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, passes through the Alberta foothills and then the Saskatchewan prairies, where it meets the Oldman River and forms the South Saskatchewan River. It then ultimately flows through the Nelson River to drain into Hudson Bay. That's one long river course! - FRENCH VERSION: Avant et après l'igc2028 à Calgary, les délégués auront la chance de participer à des activités récréatives et touristiques individuelles, entre amis ou en famille dans la ville. Photo d’arrière-plan : Confluent des rivières Elbow et Bow, près de la limite nord-est de Fort Calgary. La rivière Bow prend sa source dans les montagnes Rocheuses canadiennes, traverse les contreforts de l'Alberta, puis les prairies de la Saskatchewan, où elle rencontre la rivière Oldman et forme la rivière Saskatchewan Sud. Il traverse ensuite le fleuve Nelson pour se déverser dans la baie d'Hudson. C'est un long cours de rivière! https://www.igc2028canada.org/self-guided-urban-excursions-calgary #IGC2028CanadaBid #GeosciencesForHumanity Photo Credit: © Everyday Tourist

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 setting up our booth to proudly wearing our Canadian uniforms, it’s been amazing to connect with everyone here. A huge thank you to Craig First Rider, from the Blackfoot Confederacy, for sharing the rich culture of the Indigenous peoples at the Icebreaker Party on August 25. It was extraordinary to see everyone so captivated by the stories and traditions Craig shared. The genuine curiosity and enthusiasm from everyone made it an unforgettable evening. Check out our photos from the event and our booth—we're proud to represent Canada and can’t wait to share more of this special occasion with all of you. Stay tuned!! #IGC2024Busan #IGC2028CANADABID #Geosciences for Humanity #IndigenousCulture #CraigFirstRider #TeamCanada Photos: Jerry Demorcy