Welcome to IAGOD 2026!

Dear Colleagues,

It is with immense pleasure and genuine enthusiasm that we extend our warmest invitation to the 16^th IAGOD Quadrennial Symposium in 2026!

On behalf of the International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits (IAGOD), we cordially invite you to join us in the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal. Set against the backdrop of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Porto (FCUP), our symposium promises an enriching experience from August 30^th to September 2^nd, 2026.

Prepare to immerse yourself in an engaging scientific program, interesting field trips and workshops before and after the symposium, and a delightful social agenda designed to offer opportunities to catch up with science and friends.

Embracing the overarching theme of the symposium, "The Role of Geoscience in the Energy Transition," we anticipate insightful discussions and groundbreaking insights that will shape the future of our field.

We look forward to seeing you all in Porto for this exciting meeting!

With warm regards,
The Organizing Committee
Tânia Martins and Helena Sant’Ovaia

Keydates

Early bird Registration Fee:
Until July 31st
Regular Registration Fee:
Until August 30th
Late and On-site Registration Fee:
August 31st till September 2nd
Abstract Submission Opens:
January 15th
Abstract Submission Deadline:
March 15th

Registration Programme

Organizing Committee

Helena Sant'Ovaia

Co-Chair and Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto

Tânia Martins

Co-Chair and IAGOD Executive