Past meetings and events
Conferences, caving events, workshops, and field weekends in cave and karst
science
These have already happened. They are kept because a recurring event usually comes round on a similar schedule, and because a closed comment period is worth being able to look up.
Conferences and meetings
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GSA: Connects 2026
PastThe Geological Society of America's annual meeting, bringing several thousand geoscientists together for technical sessions, field trips, short courses, and keynote symposia. The 2026 themes are continental drift at its centenary, riverscapes in transition, and innovations in exploration from deep Earth to deep space. Karst and cave science regularly appears in the technical program, and travel grants are available.
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We are delighted to invite you to the 53rd World Groundwater Congress of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, taking place from 14 to 18 September 2026. This prestigious event returns to Hungary after half a century, and we are proud to welcome you again to the beautiful city of Budapest.
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The 27th ICSB continues the tradition of sharing the latest and most innovative research in subterranean biology, bringing together scientists from around the world dedicated to advancing understanding of subterranean ecosystems.
Caving events
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TAG Fall Cave-In
PastThe TAG Fall Cave-In is an annual caving event hosted in the TAG (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia) region. This event celebrates caving and community and is a longstanding tradition. Hosted by the Dogwood City Grotto (DCG) with the assistance of grottos from all around, it features a weekend of caving, socializing, a large bonfire, entertainment, and much more. The event is also a major fundraiser for the grotto and proceeds go back into the community to support conservation, research, and rescue efforts.
October
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2026 Fall VAR
PastThe Virginia Region of the NSS is hosting their Fall VAR event with the theme “Native Critter Cavort” from September 26th through 28th in Marion, Virginia. Highlights include guided and self-guided cave trips, evening programs, and a plant swap.
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Cave Fest 2026
PastThe Sewanee Mountain Grotto Cave Fest is an annual Labor Day weekend gathering held at Cavers Paradise campground in Sewanee, Tennessee on top of the Cumberland Plateau. Activities include guided cave trips, social events, live music, a potluck dinner, and a conservation auction. Proceeds and donations support the Sewanee Mountain Grotto and local cave conservation efforts.
Labor Day weekend
Awareness days
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The UNESCO International Day of Caves and Karst (IDCK) is an annual observance on 13 September, dedicated to raising global awareness of caves and karst landscapes. Caves are naturally formed underground voids found worldwide, while karst landscapes form through the dissolution of soluble rocks, shaping distinctive surface and subsurface features. These environments provide vital resources, including drinking water for over a billion people, preserve unique biodiversity, and hold invaluable geological and cultural records.
September
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