Events

Dear colleagues,   We are pleased to invite you to participate in the events marking the first celebration of the UNESCO International Day of Caves and Karst, to be held in Postojna, Slovenia, from 10 to 13 September 2026. These … 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

The Balkan underground community meets again! From 16–20 September 2026, cavers from across the Balkans and beyond are invited to gather in Shtavica · Prilep, North Macedonia for another unforgettable edition of the Balkan Cavers’ Camp.   Expect cave explorations, … 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

The Annual Meeting of the Austrian Caving Association (VÖH) will take place in Schladming from Thursday, September 24th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026. Its theme is the combined 50th anniversary of the Cavers Group of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV) … 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

“On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Domica Cave” Since 1997, the Slovak Caves Administration has been organising the scientific conference "Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves", presenting the latest results of research, monitoring, and protection … 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

Now it's official: Costacciaro 2026 is starting its engines. After the extraordinary 2023 edition we are back even more charged, even stronger and with so many ideas simmering in the pot. While we wait to reveal all the details, The official … Continued

The 22nd International Symposium on Vulcanospeleology (ISV22) will be held in the Canary Islands in November 2026. The core symposium program (presentation sessions, welcome reception, symposium dinner and two days of excursions) will take place on the island of Tenerife. … Continued