This type of session proposal covers topics that belong to any one of the 8 AOGS Scientific Sections of the society – Atmospheric (AS), Biogeoscience (BG), Hydrological (HS), Interdisciplinary (IG), Ocean (OS), Planetary (PS), Solar & Terrestrial (ST) and Solid Earth (SE). Once submission closes, Section Presidents will evaluate the proposals
Rules
How to submit your regular session proposal
Please visit our FAQ page to find answers to frequently asked questions
MARS is the online conference administration platform, and in order to carry out one of more of these crucial tasks, a user account is required.
To set up a user account, log onto the portal and follow the “Create A New User Account” instructions. Click “Login ⟶ “Create A New User Account”
You can use your existing user account for future events without needing to create a new one.
Log into the portal and follow the submission guidelines provided in the “My Session Proposal” section of the Author Options dashboard.
You can make changes using the “Edit” function before the submission deadline; there is no need to withdraw and resubmit.
The themes for this kind of session proposal should be unique, and the subjects presented should differ significantly from those covered in the AOGS regular sections. Sessions such as these are invitation-only.
Rules
How to submit your proposal for Special Session
To assist in creating and developing a proposal based on a session format of your choosing, kindly use the template below. We request that you email your proposal and any supporting documents (in.doc or.docx format) for the consideration of the AOGS Program Committee to cwutyphoon@ntu.edu.tw
1. | Proposer Information
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2. | Details Needed for the Session Proposal
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5. | Payment Method – Choose ONE Only All payments to “Meeting Matters International Pte Ltd” which is the secretariat and conference management company.
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6. | How to Submit Your Abstract
Please visit our FAQ page located in the “Support & Resources” section of the conference website’s homepage to find answers to frequently asked questions
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Dear Members,
AOGS is now accepting nominations for key lecture speakers for our 2025 Annual Meeting which will be taking place from 27 July to 01 August, 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s Expo and Convention Centre. We invite members to propose distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to geosciences and can provide valuable insights to our community.
Below are details on each key lecture and the nomination process.
Key Lecture Categories
Guidelines and Requirements
3.1 | Section Distinguished Lectures and Kamide Award Lectures Email the Award Committee Chair and the relevant Section President – The nominee’s name, affiliation, a brief biography, and a summary of their achievements. The email addresses are listed in the Selection Committee section of this announcement. |
3.2 | Axford Lectures These should be submitted via MARS, the AOGS online platform under “Nomination” in the “Author Options” section.
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We encourage all members to participate in this important process by nominating deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to our field.
For more information :
Please email the relevant Selection Committee member with a copy to admin@asiaoceania.org
Selection Committee
Awards Committee Chair | : Chun-Chieh WU, AOGS Vice-President
cwutyphoon@ntu.edu.tw |
Section President | : Atmospheric Sciences (AS) Yali LUO, Section President yali.luo@nuist.edu.cn : Biogeosciences (BG) Punyasloke BHADURY (PB), Section President pbhadury@gmail.com : Hydrological Sciences (HS) Qingyun DUAN, Section President qyduan@hhu.edu.cn : Interdisciplinary Geosciences (IG) Anawat SUPPASRI, Section President suppasri.anawat.d5@tohoku.ac.jp : Ocean Sciences (OS) Tso-Ren WU, Section President tsoren@ncu.edu.tw : Planetary Sciences (PS) Zhonghua YAO, Section President yaozh@hku.hk : Solar & Terrestrial Sciences (ST) Linghua WANG, Section President wanglhwang@pku.edu.cn : Solid Earth Sciences (SE) Yasuyuki KANO ykano@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) is now accepting proposals for where in Asia and Oceania to hold its 25th Annual Meeting in 2028. The dates of AOGS2028 should be any seven days in a row, from June to August of that year.
Proposals should include information on:
1. | Accessibility of the proposed site from an international airport connected with major cities. | ||||||||||||
2. | Availability of suitable meeting facilities at affordable price and with wireless connectivity. Please include materials on the facility showing the layout and pricing structure. A document on how general meeting requirements (see item 5 below) can be met must be made available and all aspects (including accommodation and meals for conference attendees) should be addressed. | ||||||||||||
3. | Any financial contributions from private and public sector to support the meeting | ||||||||||||
4. | A Local Advisory Committee (LAC) whose function is primarily to help enhance the scientific quality of the meeting by encouraging active participation of local geoscientists. Cooperation of the LAC and an undertaking to work with the Secretariat who takes instructions from the AOGS Council is essential. | ||||||||||||
5. | Key Dates & Procedures
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6. | Provisional Program (Actual may vary) |
DAY | AM SESSION | PM SESSION | EVE |
Sun | Registration/Exhibition
Build Up Completed |
Registration
Pre-Conf Council Meeting Exhibitor Booth Dressing |
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Mon | Paper Presentations | Paper Presentations Exhibition Day 1/Poster Session General Assembly |
Welcome Reception (All Attendees) |
Tue | Paper Presentations Exhibition Day 2 |
Paper Presentations Exhibition Day 2/Poster Session AOGS Beer Hour |
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Wed | Paper Presentations Exhibition Day 3 |
Paper Presentations Exhibition Day 3/Poster Session AOGS Beer Hour |
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Thu | Paper Presentations Exhibition Day 4 |
Paper Presentations Exhibition Day 4/Poster Session AOGS Beer Hour |
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Fri | Paper Presentations | Paper Presentations Closing & Awards Ceremony |
Convener’s Dinner (By Invitation Only) |
Sat | Post-Conf Council Meeting |
7. | Minimum venue facilities are: |
Facility | # Days | Purpose | Capacity |
Auditorium x 1 | 0.5 | Opening (PM) | 600 to 700 Theatre Seats |
Auditorium x 1 | 0.5 | Closing (PM) | 450 to 500 Theatre Seats |
Breakouts x 24 | 5 | Presentations | 50 to 150 Theatre Seats per room |
Meeting Room x 1 | 7 | Exec Meetings | 25 to 30 pax, U-Shape |
Working Room x 1 | 8 | AOGS Office | 25 to 30 pax |
Hall x 1 | 1.5 | Build Up | 250 to 300 Boards; to fit one A0 Poster, landscape format (841mm x 1189mm)
50 Exhibition Booths (6 sqm) |
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5 | Refreshment Breaks | Co-location with Exhibition, Poster Sessions, Beer Hour & Welcome Reception |