International Geographical Congress 2024 - Dublin, Ireland
Scientific Motivation
The theme of the 2024 Congress (25-30 August 2024), “Bridging a World of Difference”, will focus on the central role of Geography as a discipline that: bridges the natural and social sciences; develops intercultural awareness and understanding; promotes intellectual diversity as a strength; and grapples with the complex interconnections between people, place and the natural environments. In an increasingly contested and fragmented world, acknowledging our common humanity and shared home is essential in tackling the major societal, environmental and economic challenges.
Ireland has a contested political history that derives from a post-colonial legacy that is unique in western Europe. Its emergence as a modern society highlights the importance of bridging cultural, economic, and social differences. Globally connected with a rich national and local heritage, Ireland is a key bridge geographically between the United States and Eurasia, historically between the colonial and post-colonial worlds, and culturally (through music, art and literature) between our island and our global diaspora, which now is estimated at over 100 million. IGC 2024 in Ireland will draw on its rich heritage and diverse landscapes to provide delegates with an enriching experience. A copy of the bid document is available here.
The theme of the 2024 Congress (25-30 August 2024), “Bridging a World of Difference”, will focus on the central role of Geography as a discipline that: bridges the natural and social sciences; develops intercultural awareness and understanding; promotes intellectual diversity as a strength; and grapples with the complex interconnections between people, place and the natural environments. In an increasingly contested and fragmented world, acknowledging our common humanity and shared home is essential in tackling the major societal, environmental and economic challenges.
Ireland has a contested political history that derives from a post-colonial legacy that is unique in western Europe. Its emergence as a modern society highlights the importance of bridging cultural, economic, and social differences. Globally connected with a rich national and local heritage, Ireland is a key bridge geographically between the United States and Eurasia, historically between the colonial and post-colonial worlds, and culturally (through music, art and literature) between our island and our global diaspora, which now is estimated at over 100 million. IGC 2024 in Ireland will draw on its rich heritage and diverse landscapes to provide delegates with an enriching experience. A copy of the bid document is available here.
Venue
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Dublin City University will be the host venue for the congress. It is a young & dynamic campus located 10 minutes from Dublin Airport and 20 minutes from the main shopping areas in the city centre. With over 800 rooms on campus and a range of hotels a short walk away, there is accommodation to suit all budgets.
Meeting and networking spaces, shops, restaurants, bar and leisure amenities on campus provide an opportunity to create an IGC 2024 geography festival village with the entire congress in one location. Dublin is a dynamic, global city with a rich, historical background. There is an exceptional and internationally well-connected research community in Ireland and Geography is a vibrant discipline at all educational levels. You can expect a warm welcome to a friendly city and beautiful country. |
IGU upcoming events and partners for 2024
The next International Geographical Congress will be held in Istanbul, Turkey. We wish our colleagues in the Turkish Geographical Society well with their planning. For further information, please see: www.igc2020istanbul.org
The IGC2024 has been supported and partnered by a range of groups and organisations:
The IGC2024 has been supported and partnered by a range of groups and organisations:
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