GICA 2026

Paleogeography and Supercontinents
Tectonics of the Central Asian Orogenic Belts
Mongolian Collage and Tectonics
Geophysics and Modelling
Basin analysis and Stratigraphy
Isotope geochemistry, Geochronology, Crustal evolution
Mineral resources and Metallogeny
Advanced technology and Data analysis

June 30, 2026 – Early Bird Registration Deadline
July 10, 2026 – Abstract Submission Deadline
September 16-17, 2026 – Conference Dates

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Erdenet Cu-Mo Mining Site; September 13-14 (two-days trip)

An exclusive on-site excursion to Erdenetiin Ovoo, one of the largest porphyry copper–molybdenum deposits in Asia. Participants will examine the structural controls on mineralization and the alteration zoning of the ore district, and will view current open-pit mining and processing operations together with the core storage facility.

Early Bird – 180$
Early Bird Student – 90$
Regular – 280$
Regular Student – 160$
Attendance Regular – 100$
Attendance Student – 50$
Pre-conference Trip –

Payment details

Name of bank: Trade & Development Bank
Name of bank branch and branch code: TDB, 499
Branch Address: Trade and Development Bank Headquarter, Peace Avenue 19, 1st khoroo, Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar 14210, Mongolia
Tel: (+976) 70161988
Web: www.tdbm.en
Bank account number: 499626951
Account holder’s name: Blueschist NGO (Цэнхэр занар НҮТББ)
Account currency: MNT
SWIFT or IFSC or Bank Identifier Code (BIC) or Sort code: TDBMMNUB
IBAN or routing number: 230004000

Submission Guidelines for Extended Abstracts

Extended abstracts must not exceed 3 pages, inclusive of all figures, tables, acknowledgement, and references. To ensure high-quality reproduction, all graphical elements (figures and tables) must adhere to a maximum dimension of 160 mm (width) × 200 mm (height). Furthermore, images must be provided at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI in .jpg, .png, or .tiff format.

Figures and tables should be positioned according to the specific “figure blocks” indicated within the template. Please adhere to the following submission protocol:

Do not embed images directly into the manuscript file.
All figures and tables must be submitted as separate files.
The abstract manuscript and all associated image files must be compressed into a single .zip archive for submission.

Editorial Policy Please be advised that extended abstracts will not undergo a formal peer-review process. Consequently, the authors are responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and overall quality of the submitted content.

Organized by

Institute of Geology Mongolian Academy of Sciences

We are pleased to announce that our geoscience event is set to commence in just a few days. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an engaging and insightful experience.

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Organizing Committee Member
GICA 2026 Meeting

Dr. Turbold Sukhbaatar Institute of Geology Mongolian Academy of Sciences

Director, (Ph.D.)

Prof. Karel Schulmann Czech Geological Survey

Professor

Prof. Gerel Ochir Mongolian University of Science and Technology

Professor

Prof. Xiao Wenjiao Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Professor

Dr. Uyanga Bold Mongolian Parliament

Member, (Ph.D.)

Prof. Ondrej Lexa Institute of Petrology and Structural Geology, Charles University

Professor

Dr. Uyangaa Udaanjargal Institute of Geology Mongolian Academy of Sciences

Scientific Secretary, (Ph.D.)

Prof. Laura Webb Department of Geography and Geosciences, University of Vermont

Professor

Prof. Pan Zhao Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Professor

Dr. Ariunzaya Tsogoo Institute of Geology Mongolian Academy of Sciences

Head of Mineral Resources and Metallogeny Sector, (Ph.D.), Secretary of Organizing Committee

Prof. Inna Safonova Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, Professor; LabEPOM Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia, Head; Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

Leading research scientist, Professor