Toka Tū Ake EQC and GNS Science are sponsoring the IAVCEI Scientific Assembly, which will be held at the University of Waikato from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3.
The assembly is expected to be the largest in-person scientific conference to be held in New Zealand since the COVID pandemic began, with more than 900 scientists from 41 countries attending.
The event includes five days of seminars, workshops and field trips, with many additional field trips happening over the weekends before and after the conference.
There is also a segment for the general public, with Volcano Fest to be held on Feb. 2, containing various demonstrations and meetings with experts to educate visitors about volcanoes. Volcano Fest runs from 10:00am to 4:30pm at the Sportsdrome, Rotorua Energy Events Centre.
Graham Leonard, the assembly’s co-convenor and principal scientist at GNS Science, said the themes of IAVCEI 2023 encompass the broad disciplines that seek to understand volcanoes and magma, including natural processes, investigative techniques and the benefits and impacts to society
“The diverse context of the New Zealand volcanic environment, which will be highlighted across the activities of the scientific assembly, will complement the scientific programme,” Leonard said. “We’re going to be looking at and talking about everything from magmatism and tectonics to the future of forecasting and everything in between.
“Aotearoa NZ is at the forefront of volcano research, and we’re delighted to host this event, which brings 100s of specialists from around the world to New Zealand. Being able to host it within the Rotorua caldera, among some of New Zealand’s iconic volcanic landforms and deposits and in the heart of one of New Zealand’s cultural and touristic centres, is very exciting.”
