IMA2026 · International Mineralogical Association (IMA)
24th General Meeting of the International Mineralogical Association (IMA)
ConferenceAwardedGovernmentIn-personRecurring-Other
Nanjing, CN20 Aug 2026 – 24 Aug 20265 days
Countries
36+
Duration
5 days · 20 Aug 2026 – 24 Aug 2026
Frequency
Recurring-Other
About this congress
The 24th General Meeting of the International Mineralogical Association (IMA2026) will take place in Nanjing, China, with the theme “Mineralogy in Future.” It will focus on traditional mineralogy, carbon-neutral mineralogy, and 'deep' mineralogy, exploring advancements in planetary science, sustainability, and analytical techniques. The event aims to provide rewarding knowledge exchange, a platform for future developments, engaging academic activities, and top-tier venues and accommodations for mineralogists and young scientists from around the world.
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Key details
- City & country
- Nanjing, CN
- Dates
- 20 Aug 2026 – 24 Aug 2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Recurring-Other
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation among national member societies, every four years.
- Commercial type
- B2BAcademic ConferenceScientific Meeting
- Official website
- ima2026.nju.edu.cn — register free for link access
Who attends
Mineralogistsyoung scientistsexperts and scholarsengineers and techniciansand technology developers in mineralogy and related fieldsStudents are specifically encouraged to participate
Programme
Networking events
- Welcome Kit Collection & Ice-Breaking Reception
- Buffet Dinner
- Conference Gala Dinner (Optional)
Host city history — 19 congresses since 1960
2022LyonFR← current
2018MelbourneAU
2014JohannesburgZA
2010BudapestHU
2006KobeJP
2002EdinburghGB
1998TorontoCA
1994PisaIT
1990BeijingCN
1986StanfordUS
1982VarnaBG
1978NovosibirskRU
1974Berlin & RegensburgDE
1970Tokyo & KyotoJP
1968PragueCZ
1966CambridgeGB
1964DelhiIN
1963WashingtonUS
1960MadridES
EuropeOceaniaAfricaAsiaNorth America
JP ×2GB ×2US ×2FR ×1AU ×1ZA ×1HU ×1CA ×1IT ×1CN ×1BG ×1RU ×1DE ×1CZ ×1IN ×1ES ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to North America.