Events

IWICs are a series of workshops dedicated to the study of ice caves, held biannually since 2004. The first workshop was organized in Căpuș (Romania), in 2004, and subsequent ones were held in Demanovská Dolina (Slovakia, 2006), Perm (Russia, 2008), … Continued

We are pleased to announce that from April 9 to 12, 2026, in Costacciaro (Italy), the Italian Federazione Umbra Gruppi Speleologici (FUGS), in collaboration with Ipogenica APS, will be hosting the second edition of the Cave Photography Workshop led by Robbie Shone. Following the success … Continued

We cordially invite you to the 45th annual meeting of cavers, Speleofórum, which will take place on April 24 - April 26, 2026 in the cultural center of the town of Sloup in the Moravian Karst. The Speleoforum is an … Continued

The European Cave Rescue Association ECRA announces the “Complex Medical & Technical Cave Rescue Workshop” from 5-10 May, 2026, Aggtelek, Hungary. Join us for a 4-day immersive, scenario-based peer-to-peer workshop — not a traditional instructor-led course. We provide the framework, … Continued

Under the motto "Cave-Human-Nature," we, the Charlottenhöhle team, invite you to the annual conference of the German Speleological Federation VdHK in Giengen-Hürben from July 23rd to 26th, 2026. It will be held at the Höhlen Erlebnis Welt (Cave Adventure World), … Continued

In 2026, the Eurokarst conference will come back to its roots. It will be held in Neuchâtel, Switzerland from August 30 to September 4.  If you want to participate, don’t forget to submit your abstract before January 15th, 2026. Eurokarst is the European bi-annual conference on The … Continued

As part of the International Day of Caves and Karst proclaimed by UNESCO, CIRS ETS - Hyblean Center of Speleo-Hydrogeological Research, is organizing the fourth edition of Man and Karst in Sicily. The event will take place from September 13 … Continued

Every 4 years, the ISCA organises a congress in a different country, bringing together the world's subterranean tourism professionals and enabling a unique exchange of experiences and practices. The 10th ISCA Congress will take place in Périgueux in the Dordogne … Continued

The Hypogea 2026 International Congress will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 22 to 26 September 2026, under the patronage of the Union Internationale de Spéléologie (UIS). The first four International Congresses of Speleology in Artificial Cavities (HYPOGEA) were successfully … Continued

Hidden Earth 2026 will be back at Llangollen in North Wales! There has once again been so much positive feedback that we're returning in September 2026 for a third year so get the date saved.   Future information on the … Continued

We are pleased to officially announce the date and location of the upcoming 19th ECRA Meeting in Slovenia. The meeting will take place in the spectacular town of Kranj, the capital of the Slovenian Alps. Get ready for an epic … Continued

Hello, The French Cave Rescue (Spéléo Secours Français) is pleased to inform you of the scheduling of two rescue training courses open to our international friends for the year 2026. Both will take place in Lozère (Saint-Rome-de-Dolan) from October 17 to October … Continued