OneGeology at the 33rd International Geological Congress (IGC) in 2008
OneGeology has organised several events at the 33rd IGC and is also represented in other meetings. This diary is a selection of the main ones*.
| What | When | Time | Where | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Geological Congress and British Geological Survey News Briefing | 6 August | 1030 | Jan Mayen Room 3.1 | Journalists |
| OneGeology Technical Group Meeting | 6 August | 0900 – 1200 | Rogaland | Group members |
| Global launch of OneGeology by Simon Winchester in the Global Geology Plenary Session | 6 August | 1600 – 1630 | Hall B | Open invitation - all welcome |
| OneGeology Symposium (WMA-02). 16 scientific and technical presentations plus posters | 7 August | 0830 – 1100 1400 – 1730 |
A1-1 | Open invitation - all welcome |
| Open House – an informal opportunity to get more detailed information about all aspects of the initiative from the OneGeology team | 7 August | 1200 – 1330 | A1-1 | Open invitation - all welcome |
| CGMW General Assembly – OneGeology and CGMW | 9 August | 1430 – 1500 | Svalbard 1 | Open invitation - all welcome |
| International Consortium of Geological Surveys Symposium - OneGeology - an opportunity for Geological Surveys to make a global impact | 11 August | 0830 - 1500 | A1-1 | Open invitation - all welcome |
| International Consortium of Geological Surveys Business Meeting – Future operation of OneGeology | 11 August | 1500 – 1800 | A1-1 | ICOGS members |
| OneGeology Steering Group meeting | 12 August | 1400 - 1800 | Nordland | Steering Group members |
| International Coordinating Committee for Global Geoscience Mapping | 12 August | 1800 – 2000 | Nordland TBC | Committee members |
| OneGeology Operational Management Group Meeting | 13 August | 1400 – 1800 | Troms | Group members |
| OneGeology booth at the Exhibition | 6 –14 August | Exhibition Hall | Open invitation - all welcome |
* Please note that the timing and location are correct at the time of mailing. They may however change and you are advised to check the IGC programme or at the OneGeology booth for the most up to date information.
