IGS Conference

Theme

Maritime glaciers are an integral part of high-latitude coastal landscapes.

Venue

The symposium will be held on the campus of the University of Alaska Southeast.

Registration

Information on registration costs and how to register can be found here.

Travel and accommodations

Information on travel and accommodations will be posted here as it becomes available.

Program

We have received over 75 abstracts for the conference. The program includes over 50 talks and 20 posters.

Pre-symposium excursion

Join us as we explore world-famous Glacier Bay National Park and learn about the effects that the Little Ice Age (LIA) advance and Post-LIA retreat have had on indigenous inhabitants and on local and regional terrain and ecosystems.

Social events

We have arranged an icebreaker reception, short afternoon trip to nearby Mendenhall Glacier, and a mid-week excursion to Tracy Arm that will be followed by a banquet at Orca Point Lodge.

Committees

The symposium is being organized by researchers at the University of Alaska Southeast, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the National Park Service, and the scientific steering committee consists of a diverse range of researchers from around the world.

Information for presenters

Click here for important information for presenters, including how to upload your talks ahead of time.

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