The Opening Ceremony of the 6th ICP

The 6th International Conference on Paleogeography was successfully held on May 17-20, 2024, in Nanjing, China. 796 scholars from 22 countries gathered together and contributed a brilliant academic event around "life evolution, palaeogeography, and resource effects".

It was co-sponsored by the International Society of Palaeogeography, the Palaeontological Society of China, China University of Petroleum, Beijing, the Editorial Committee of the Journal of Palaeogeography, and the Lithofacies Palaeogeography Professional Committee of the Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry, and organized by Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS).

The main leaders of the co-organizing institutions attended the meeting, including Professor Shenghe Wu, Chairman of the International Society of Palaeogeography, Professor Jun Wang, Chairman of the Palaeontological Society of China, Professor Yan Jin , President of China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Professor Zhidong Bao , Editor in Chief of the Editorial Committee of the Journal of Paleogeography (English version), Vice President of China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Professor Guiwen Wang, Chairman of the Lithofacies Palaeogeography Professional Committee of the Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry, and Dean of the School of Earth Sciences in China University of Petroleum (Beijing).

Professor Suping Peng, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and Professor Longde Sun attended the meeting.

All members of the leadership of the International Society of Palaeogeography were present the meeting: Chairman Professor Shenghe  Wu, Vice Chairman Suping Peng(China), Satanu Banaji (India), Hairuo Qing(Canada), Zhongqiang Chen(Australia) and Professor Xiumian Hu(China), Secretary General Professor Benzhong Xian.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Renbin Zhan, former president of the Palaeontological Society of China, former director of the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS), and chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 6th International Conference of Palaeogeography.

Professor Shenghe Wu, Chairman of the Academic Committee of the 6th International Conference of Palaeogeography and Chairman of the International Society of Palaeogeography from China University of Petroleum (Beijing), delivered the opening speech.

Welcome Speech was made by Professor Jun Wang, director of the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS)

Professor Yan Jin , President of China University of Petroleum (Beijing), delivered an enthusiastic speech at the conference on behalf of the affiliated university of the International Society of Palaeogeography. 

Professor Suping Peng, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, vice president of the International Society of Palaeogeography from China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing); Professor Divid A.T.HARPER, Chair of the International Commission on Stratigraphy from Duham University, UK; Professor Ian D. Somerville of Dubin University, Ireland, Associate Editor in Chief of Journal of Paleogeography, delivered congratulatory speeches respectively.

Prof. Yan Jin                                                Prof. Shenghe Wu

Prof. Suping Peng                                               Prof. Jun Wang

Prof. David A.T. Harper                             Prof. Ian D. Somerville

Professor Longde Sun, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor David A.T. Harper from Durham University, UK, Professor Carlos Zavala from the National Southern University of Argentina, Professor Markus Aretz from the Third University of Toulouse, France, Researcher Jun Wang, director of the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Professor Santanu Banerjee of the Indian Institute of Technology were specially invited to make reports on the conference.

Prof. Longde Sun                                             Prof. Carlos Zavala

Prof. Markus Aretz                                               Prof. Santanu Banerjee

The 6th ICP is an international conference aimed at enhancing exchanges, deepening cooperation, and promoting development, which received a total of 890 abstracts from over 200 scientific research institutes and institutions, and arranged 42 sub-sessions and 2 symposiums around 7 themes. 796 scholars from 22 countries including China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Russia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, Romania, Senegal, the United States, Canada, Argentina, South Africa, and Australia attended the conference and contributed 794 reports, including 566 oral reports (contains 91 thematic reports) and 228 exhibition board reports. Awards such as "Awards for Best Presentations by Young Scientists/Students", "Best Oral Presentation", and "Best Poster Presentation" were selected from the conference, fully showcasing the important achievements and progress made in related research directions such as paleogeography, and achieving a complete success.

Branch venue of the 6th ICP

Owners of the best papers by yong scientists

Owners of best oral presentions

Owners of best poster presentations

Group photo of excellent volunteer

The successful convening of the conference also relies on the strong support of the co- organizers: State Key Laboratory of Modern Paleontology and Stratigraphy, Stratigraphic Paleontology Committee of the Chinese Geological Society, Coalfield Geology Committee of the Chinese Geological Society, Petroleum Geology Committee of the Chinese Petroleum Society, Jiangsu Paleontology Society, Northwestern University, Nanjing University, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China University of Geosciences (Beijing), China University of Petroleum (East China), China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Central South University, Chengdu University of Technology, Maharashakan University, Thailand, National Key Laboratory of Multi resource Collaborative Continental Shale Oil Green Mining, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Biological Relics and Metallogenic Processes, Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Geology, Wuhan Geological Survey Center of the China Geological Survey Bureau, and Chaoyang Natural Resources, Liaoning Province Bureau, Natural Resources Bureau of Ningcheng County, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, People's Government of Changshan County, Zhejiang Province, Xiangxi World Geopark.

The conference came to a close with a comprehensive and detailed summary by Professor Benzhong Xian, Secretary General of the International Society of Palaeogeography.

Prof. Benzhong Xian

The first international conference of palaeogeography was held in September 2013 in Beijing  and has been successfully held for six sessions so far. The conferences effectively promoted the exchange and interaction of experts on palaeogeography worldwide. Based on decision by the Council of the International Society of Palaeogeography,the 7th International Conference of Palaeogeography will be held in Mendoza, Argentina in 2026.