WCSS · International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), Soil Science Society of China (SSSC)

World Congress of Soil Science

Name: World Congress of Soil Science
Start: 2026-06-07
End: 2026-06-12
Location: Nanjing

ConferenceAwardedSoil Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Ecology, Agronomy, GeographyIn-personRecurring-Other

Nanjing, CN7 Jun 2026 – 12 Jun 20266 days

Delegates

4,000+

Countries

100+

Duration

6 days · 7 Jun 2026 – 12 Jun 2026

Frequency

Recurring-Other

About this congress

The 23rd World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS) will be held under the theme of 'Soil and the Shared Future for Humanity'. It is a major event for scientific and technological professionals in soil science and related disciplines worldwide to engage in academic exchange. The congress will feature a diverse program including plenary speeches, parallel sessions, poster presentations, a young researcher forum, and a soil judging contest. It aims to foster international collaboration, share cutting-edge research, and address environmental challenges related to soil sustainability, food security, and climate change, providing an exceptional platform for soil scientists to collaborate and tackle various challenges faced by both developed and developing regions.

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Key details

City & country: Nanjing, CN
Dates: 7 Jun 2026 – 12 Jun 2026
Duration: 6 days
Frequency: Recurring-Other
Format: In-person
Rotation pattern: Global rotation
Commercial type: ConferenceExhibitionForumAcademic Gathering
Official website: www.23wcss.org.cn — register free for link access

Who attends

Research scientistssoil practitionersindustry representativespolicymakersregulatorsacademic societiesstudentsand anyone with an interest in the sustainable management of soils globally

Programme

Tracks

Scientific advances in soil processes, classification, and mappingSoil and climate interactions, carbon sequestration, and resilienceSustainable agriculture and land useSoil governance, education, and public engagementBridging science, policy, and practice for global soil health

Networking events

Welcome Reception
Social Event
Young Researcher Forum

Host city history — 7 congresses since 1998

2022GlasgowGB← current

2018Rio de JaneiroBR

2014Jeju-do IslandKR

2010BrisbaneAU

2006PhiladelphiaUS

2002BangkokTH

1998MontpellierFR

EuropeLatin AmericaAsiaOceaniaNorth America

GB ×1BR ×1KR ×1AU ×1US ×1TH ×1FR ×1

Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Latin America.

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