Special Report34th IGC – another Aussiesuccess story<strong>TAG</strong> has previously published information about the 34thInternational <strong>Geological</strong> Congress (IGC) but in this issuewe want to acknowledge and thank the 34th IGCorganisers and publish final information and reports from sponsoredstudents.Conferences come together because <strong>of</strong> the work <strong>of</strong> manypeople, but successful conferences are built on the strength <strong>of</strong>the participants. All participants and members <strong>of</strong> all committeescontributed to making the IGC a successful event that the<strong>Australia</strong>n geoscience community should be proud <strong>of</strong>. As well,the delegates who attended the IGC, the volunteers working atthe IGC, exhibitors and sponsors all contributed to making the34th IGC successful and truly unique — congratulations andthank you all!Organiser —<strong>Australia</strong>n Geoscience CouncilThe 34th IGC was the culmination <strong>of</strong> many years’ work by manygeoscientists working in different organisations. The IGC wasmade possible because <strong>of</strong> the huge effort key volunteers made(especially the Organising Committee!).The Congress was organised by the <strong>Australia</strong>n GeoscienceCouncil (AGC), which is the peak council <strong>of</strong> geoscientists in <strong>Australia</strong>.It represents eight major <strong>Australia</strong>n geoscientific societieswith a total membership <strong>of</strong> over 7000 individuals comprisingindustry, government and academic pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the fields <strong>of</strong>geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mineral and petroleumexploration, environmental geoscience, hydrogeology andgeological hazards.34th IGC Organising CommitteeThe Organising Committee had oversight for all aspects <strong>of</strong> theIGC. Neil Williams, with his significant experience in leadership,was at the helm <strong>of</strong> the IGC in the role <strong>of</strong> President. Ian Lambertworked full-time on the IGC in the all-encompassing position <strong>of</strong>Secretary General. As well as the diverse responsibility Ian held asthe IGC Secretary General, he was <strong>of</strong>ten promoting the IGC at conferenceswithin <strong>Australia</strong> and overseas. Now, in Ian’s new position<strong>of</strong> Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the International Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Geological</strong>Sciences, he will promote <strong>Australia</strong>n geosciences to the world.Thank you to all members <strong>of</strong> the IGC Organising Committee:President — Neil Williams, University <strong>of</strong> WollongongSecretary General — Ian Lambert, Geoscience <strong>Australia</strong>Deputy Secretary General — Paul Kay, Geoscience <strong>Australia</strong>Deputy Secretary General — Paulo Vasconcelos,University <strong>of</strong> QueenslandScientific Program Chair — Lynton Jacques,<strong>Australia</strong>n National UniversityFinance Committee Chair — Miriam Way, The AusIMMField Trips Committee Chair — David Mason,<strong>Geological</strong> Survey <strong>of</strong> QueenslandSponsorship Committee Chair — Ashley Gordon,Carillon Conference ManagementCommittee MembersMark Berry, <strong>Australia</strong>n Institute <strong>of</strong> GeoscientistsHamish Campbell, GNS Science (New Zealand)David Denham, <strong>Australia</strong>n <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Exploration GeophysicistsGe<strong>of</strong>f Dickie, Queensland Resources CouncilMaurie Drew, Petroleum Exploration <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>Jonathan Gordon, Carillon Conference ManagementMichael Leggo, <strong>Australia</strong> Geoscience CouncilAlex Malah<strong>of</strong>f, GNS Science (New Zealand)Robert Murdoch, ConsultantGabriella Perlingeiro, University <strong>of</strong> QueenslandColin Simpson, International Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Geological</strong> SciencesMike Smith, <strong>Australia</strong>n Geoscience CouncilScientific ProgramUnearthing our Past and FutureResourcing TomorrowThe scientific program was many years in the making anddelivered an impressive 37 themes, as well as major forums. Thethemes reflected the crucial role geosciences play in meeting theneeds <strong>of</strong> societies while sustaining the Earth. The ScientificProgram Committee and the Scientific Theme Coordinatorsdeveloped the conference themes with input from the InternationalUnion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Geological</strong> Sciences (IUGS), affiliated groups andindividual scientists.The panels and scientific and plenary presentations coveredall areas <strong>of</strong> the geosciences. Delegates were impressed with thediversity and high quality <strong>of</strong> the program and speakers.<strong>TAG</strong> December 2012| 33
Many delegates enjoyed the ice-breaker. L-R: Steven Hill, University <strong>of</strong> Adelaide, Pauline English, Geoscience<strong>Australia</strong>, Millie Crowe, University <strong>of</strong> Adelaide and Katherine Stoate, University <strong>of</strong> Adelaide.The Hon Martin Ferguson, Minister forResources and Energy, at the InternationalResource Ministers Forum.Bruce Ainsworth, Adelaide School <strong>of</strong> Petroleum; Anna Petts, FlindersMines; and Simon Holford, Adelaide School <strong>of</strong> Petroleum.Ian Lambert and Neil Williams with a live exhibit.Mr Nguyen Linh Ngoc, Vietnamese ViceMinister <strong>of</strong> Natural Resourcesand Environment, at the InternationalResource Ministers Forum.Delegates enjoying the ice-breaker in the exhibition hall.Photo courtesies: All images are supplied courtesy Carillon Conference Management Pty Ltd.34 |<strong>TAG</strong> December 2012
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