Welcome To XXII INQUA Congress
January 28 - February 3 2027
Lucknow, India
This congress focuses on delivering practical, science-based insights for global wellbeing and the security of food, water, health, environment, and shelter. India offers an exceptional natural laboratory for Quaternary studies, with remarkable geological and climatic diversity. From high mountains, active glaciers, and major river basins to lakes, lagoons, mangroves, and deltas, the country hosts a wide range of Earth systems.
This congress focuses on delivering practical, science-based insights for global wellbeing and the security of food, water, health, environment, and shelter. India offers an exceptional natural laboratory for Quaternary studies, with remarkable geological and climatic diversity. From high mountains, active glaciers, and major river basins to lakes, lagoons, mangroves, and deltas, the country hosts a wide range of Earth systems.
The Mighty Himalayas
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Indian Peninsular Region
The Arid West
The Indian Shoreline
INQUA 2027 First Circular
INQUA 2027 First Circular
The First Circular is your complete guide to INQUA 2027 — scientific themes, submission deadlines, session guidelines, workshops, training courses, and field trips. Download it for detailed planning and reference.
The First Circular is your complete guide to INQUA 2027 — scientific themes, submission deadlines, session guidelines, workshops, training courses, and field trips. Download it for detailed planning and reference.
Call For Submissions
Call For Submissions
Shaping the Scientific Agenda for INQUA 2027
Shaping the Scientific Agenda for INQUA 2027
Workshop Proposals
Abstract Submissions
Session Proposals
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts contributing to the scientific themes of the XXII INQUA Congress. Accepted abstracts will be scheduled as either oral or poster presentations within designated sessions.
Abstracts should reflect original research in:
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
Each abstract will undergo review by the Scientific Committee.
Submission Deadline: 15th Feb 2026
Submissions Open
Workshop Proposals
Abstract Submissions
Session Proposals
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts contributing to the scientific themes of the XXII INQUA Congress. Accepted abstracts will be scheduled as either oral or poster presentations within designated sessions.
Abstracts should reflect original research in:
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
Each abstract will undergo review by the Scientific Committee.
Submission Deadline: 15th Feb 2026
Submissions Open
Workshop Proposals
Abstract Submissions
Session Proposals
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts contributing to the scientific themes of the XXII INQUA Congress. Accepted abstracts will be scheduled as either oral or poster presentations within designated sessions.
Abstracts should reflect original research in:
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
Each abstract will undergo review by the Scientific Committee.
Submission Deadline: 15th Feb 2026
Submissions Open
Abstract Submission
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Submissions Open
Submission Deadline: 15th Feb 2026
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
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Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and Outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and Outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
What INQUA India Offers
Unmatched Geo-Diversity in One Country
From Himalaya to coasts, deserts to deltas—India ,India offers living laboratories across every major Quaternary setting.
Rich Cultural Heritage & Living Traditions
Ancient civilizations, UNESCO sites, museums, and vibrant local communities that make every visit meaningful beyond science.
Warm Hospitality & Incredible Cuisine
Warm Hospitality & Incredible Cuisine
Warm Hospitality & Incredible Cuisine
Welcoming people, safe and comfortable stays, and a food journey that’s as diverse as the landscapes.
What India Inqua Offers
Guiding Principles Shaping INQUA 2027
Schedule & Key Dates
28 January 2027
INQUA Congress 2027
28 January 2027
INQUA Congress 2027
15 December 2025
Abstract Submission Opens
Countdown finished!
28 January 2027
INQUA Congress 2027
Schedule & Key Dates
Field Trips
Pre Congress
Mid Congress
Post Congress
5 Days
€850
Uncovering Past Landscapes: Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of the Kachchh Basin
INPRE - 01
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5 Days
€400
Tracing the Footsteps: Late Quaternary Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology Unveiling Human Migration Patterns into Asia
INPRE - 02
Read More
5 Days
€850
The Lost Landscapes: Fluvial Past and Human Histories in the Indian Desert
INPRE - 03
Read More
Field Trips
Pre Congress
Mid Congress
Post Congress
5 Days
€850
Uncovering Past Landscapes: Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of the Kachchh Basin
INPRE - 01
Read More
5 Days
€400
Tracing the Footsteps: Late Quaternary Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology Unveiling Human Migration Patterns into Asia
INPRE - 02
Read More
5 Days
€850
The Lost Landscapes: Fluvial Past and Human Histories in the Indian Desert
INPRE - 03
Read More
Sponsored By
Organised By
Sponsored By
Organised By
Sponsored By
Organised By
Sponsored By
Organised By
Key Persons
Key Persons
Prof. Laura Sadori
President, INQUA
Prof. Mahesh G Thakkar
Director, BSIP, Lucknow
Dr. Thamban Meloth
Director, NCPOR, Goa
Dr. Vandana Prasad
President, AOQR
Dr. Pradeep Srivastava
President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Rahul Mohan
Vice-President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Binita Phartiyal
General Secretary, INQUA-2027
Prof. Laura Sadori
President, INQUA
Prof. Mahesh G Thakkar
Director, BSIP, Lucknow
Dr. Thamban Meloth
Director, NCPOR, Goa
Dr. Vandana Prasad
President, AOQR
Dr. Pradeep Srivastava
President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Rahul Mohan
Vice-President, INQUA-2027
Dr. Binita Phartiyal
General Secretary, INQUA-2027
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
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Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
Site Navigation
Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
Site Navigation
Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.
Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India
Site Navigation
Email Us
inqua.india@bsip.res.in
Field Trips
XXII INQUA Congress 2027 India
Lucknow, India
January 28 - February 3 2027
The XXII INQUA Congress 2027 brings together researchers, scholars, and practitioners from across the world to advance our understanding of Earth’s past environments, climate systems, and human interactions.
The Mighty Himalayas
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Himalayan Foreland Basin
The Indian Peninsular Region
The Arid West
The Indian Shoreline
Field Trips
Pre Congress
Mid Congress
Post Congress
5 Days
€850
Uncovering Past Landscapes: Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of the Kachchh Basin
INPRE - 01
Read More
5 Days
€400
Tracing the Footsteps: Late Quaternary Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology Unveiling Human Migration Patterns into Asia
INPRE - 02
Read More
5 Days
€850
The Lost Landscapes: Fluvial Past and Human Histories in the Indian Desert
INPRE - 03
Read More
Field Trips
Pre Congress
Mid Congress
Post Congress
5 Days
€850
Uncovering Past Landscapes: Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of the Kachchh Basin
INPRE - 01
Read More
5 Days
€400
Tracing the Footsteps: Late Quaternary Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology Unveiling Human Migration Patterns into Asia
INPRE - 02
Read More
5 Days
€850
The Lost Landscapes: Fluvial Past and Human Histories in the Indian Desert
INPRE - 03
Read More
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and Outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and Outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and Outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling
Scientific Theme
Explore the diverse research areas that will shape the future of Quaternary science.
View All
Geohazards
Climate Archives
Sediments, Humans, and Heritage
Anthropocene
Chronology and Techniques
Professional issues and Outreach
Synthesis-Data and Modelling