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IRC 2026 - The IGU Regional Conference İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY - TÜRKİYE
17-21 AUGUST 2026
The IGU Regional Conference

IRC 2026 | Final Day Highlights 🌍✨What a memorable final day at IRC 2026!The final day brought our congress to a close w...
22/08/2026

IRC 2026 | Final Day Highlights 🌍✨

What a memorable final day at IRC 2026!

The final day brought our congress to a close with inspiring presentations, engaging discussions, meaningful exchanges, and many memorable moments shared with colleagues and participants from around the world.

As we look back at the final day, we would like to thank all our keynote speakers, presenters, participants, organizing committee members, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to making IRC 2026 such a successful and inspiring congress.

Thank you for being part of IRC 2026 and for making this journey so special. 🌍❤️

Until we meet again!

IRC 2026 | Day 4 Highlights 🌍✨Another inspiring day at IRC 2026!One of the highlights of Day 4 was the keynote by Prof. ...
20/08/2026

IRC 2026 | Day 4 Highlights 🌍✨

Another inspiring day at IRC 2026!

One of the highlights of Day 4 was the keynote by Prof. Dr. Rubén Lois González:

“The Evolution of Tourism Geographies: A Pathway for Inter-, Multi- and Cross-Disciplinary Geographical Endeavour”

The keynote offered valuable perspectives on the evolution of tourism geographies and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding the complex relationships between tourism, geography, and society.

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Dr. Rubén Lois González, as well as to all our speakers, participants, and colleagues who contributed to another engaging and inspiring day.

See you tomorrow for the final day of IRC 2026! 👋🌍

IRC 2026 | Day 3 Highlights 🌍✨Another inspiring day at IRC 2026!Day 3 brought together researchers, academics, and parti...
19/08/2026

IRC 2026 | Day 3 Highlights 🌍✨

Another inspiring day at IRC 2026!

Day 3 brought together researchers, academics, and participants from around the world for engaging sessions, thought-provoking presentations, and meaningful discussions.

Today’s keynote was delivered by Dallen Timothy, with his insightful presentation:

“Connecting Worlds Through Shared Heritage: Geopolitics, Borders, and the Future of Tourism”

A valuable perspective on the ways shared heritage, borders, geopolitics, and tourism intersect in an increasingly connected world.

A big thank you to our keynote speaker and to all our speakers, participants, and colleagues for making Day 3 another memorable day of IRC 2026. 🌍

Thank you for being part of the journey — see you tomorrow! 👋

IRC 2026 | Day 2 Highlights 🌍✨Another inspiring day at IRC 2026!Day 2 featured engaging scientific sessions, insightful ...
18/08/2026

IRC 2026 | Day 2 Highlights 🌍✨

Another inspiring day at IRC 2026!

Day 2 featured engaging scientific sessions, insightful discussions, and a special keynote by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Lemarchand and Prof. Dr. Arturo Gallia on “GEONIGHT: Ten Years of Geography, Connecting People Around the World.”

We would like to thank our keynote speakers, as well as all our participants, speakers, and colleagues who made Day 2 such a vibrant and inspiring day of knowledge sharing and connection. 🌍

Thank you for being part of IRC 2026. We look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow for another exciting day!

IRC 2026 | Keynote Highlights 🌍A highlight from the opening day of IRC 2026 was the inspiring keynote by Prof. Dr. Tolga...
18/08/2026

IRC 2026 | Keynote Highlights 🌍

A highlight from the opening day of IRC 2026 was the inspiring keynote by Prof. Dr. Tolga Görüm.

His keynote, “From Anthropogenic Disturbances to Sediment Cascades: Mass Movements in an Era of Compound Extremes,” explored the complex dynamics of mass movements, sediment cascades, and anthropogenic disturbances in the context of increasingly frequent and interconnected extreme events.

Thank you, Prof. Dr. Tolga Görüm, for sharing your valuable insights and contributing to an inspiring start to IRC 2026.

IRC 2026 | Opening Ceremony & First Day Highlights ✨IRC 2026 is officially underway! 🌍The congress opened with inspiring...
18/08/2026

IRC 2026 | Opening Ceremony & First Day Highlights ✨

IRC 2026 is officially underway! 🌍

The congress opened with inspiring speeches and a warm welcome from distinguished leaders:

🎙️ Professor Dr. Barbaros Gönençgil, Head of the Local Organizing Committee of IRC 2026
🎙️ Professor Dr. Nathalie Lemarchand, President of the International Geographical Union
🎙️ Professor Dr. Sevtap Kadıoğlu, Dean of the Faculty of Letters, Istanbul University
🎙️ Professor Dr. Mehmet Adak, Vice Rector of Istanbul University

The first day brought together an inspiring community of researchers and professionals for insightful sessions, meaningful discussions, and valuable connections.

We also had the pleasure of celebrating the opening with a wonderful welcome reception. 🥂

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from Day 1 of IRC 2026!

FirstDayHighlights OpeningCeremony

1 DAY LEFT!Join leading researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for five days of inspiring keyno...
16/08/2026

1 DAY LEFT!

Join leading researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for five days of inspiring keynote lectures, scientific sessions, networking, and cultural experiences—all under the theme:

Exploring the Earth, Connecting Worlds

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to secure your place.

🔗 Register now: www.irc2026.org

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!Join leading researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for five days of inspiring...
14/08/2026

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!

Join leading researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for five days of inspiring keynote lectures, scientific sessions, networking, and cultural experiences—all under the theme:

Exploring the Earth, Connecting Worlds

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to secure your place.

🔗 Register now: www.irc2026.org

5 Days to Go!Join leading researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for five days of inspiring key...
12/08/2026

5 Days to Go!

Join leading researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for five days of inspiring keynote lectures, scientific sessions, networking, and cultural experiences—all under the theme:

Exploring the Earth, Connecting Worlds

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to secure your place.

🔗 Register now: www.irc2026.org

7 Days to Go!In just one week, the global geography community will gather in Istanbul for the IRC 2026 Regional Conferen...
10/08/2026

7 Days to Go!

In just one week, the global geography community will gather in Istanbul for the IRC 2026 Regional Conference.

📅 17–21 August 2026
📍 Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye

Join leading researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for five days of inspiring keynote lectures, scientific sessions, networking, and cultural experiences—all under the theme:

Exploring the Earth, Connecting Worlds

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to secure your place.

🔗 Register now: www.irc2026.org

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