Congress Members Include:
Association of Geophysicists of Albania (AGS)
Bulgarian Geophysical Society (BgGS)
Hellenic Geophysical Union (HGU)
Association of Hungarian Geophysicists (AHG)
Romanian Society of Geophysics (RGS)
Association of Geophysicists and Environmentalists of Serbia (AGES)
Chamber of Geophysical Engineers of Turkey (CGET)
About the Event
Tirana will host the 7th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society (BGS), the largest and most comprehensive geophysical event in the Balkan region. The three-day program will include a large conference and technical exhibition showcasing the role of geophysics in geology, petroleum reservoirs, mining, seismology, geothermal energy, engineering, and the environment in the Balkan region.
In the six BGS Congresses held from 1996 to 2011, 1,062 papers were presented. In 2011, the Budapest, Hungary congress featured 142 papers by 397 authors from 15 Balkan countries. The seventh Congress in Tirana expects to present 150 research papers, host a technical exhibition, and conduct a field trip to the Albanides, part of the Folded Mediterranean Alpine Belt. Each Congress typically hosts around one thousand experts from approximately 25 countries.
Welcome Message
We are privileged and honored to host the 7th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society (BGS) in Tirana. This triennial event, focused on advancing geophysics, is dedicated to investing in future scientific leaders, fostering innovation, influencing policy with scientific insights, and promoting geophysics education. We aim to increase access to cutting-edge scientific solutions.
Many of the issues we address are global and require collaboration. We support active collaboration with young scientists, and at each meeting, we discuss current technologies as tools for sustainable development. Active participation and concrete cooperation between participants form the backbone of BGS, benefiting society. We especially welcome young and active geophysicists.
We look forward to meeting you at the 7th BGS Congress, Conference, and Technical Exhibition in Tirana from October 7 to 10, 2013.
On behalf of the BGS Steering Committee,
Prof. Dr. Salvatore Bushati, Chairman of Congress
Conference and Exhibition Information
Process and Key Dates
Registration opens: December 1, 2012
Exhibitors’ manual available online: February 15, 2013
Extended abstract submission deadline: April 30, 2013
Notification of acceptance to authors: May 30, 2013
Early registration fee deadline: May 30, 2013
Exhibition catalog entry deadline: May 1, 2013
Pre-registration deadline for delegates: August 30, 2013
Exhibition build-up: October 6, 2013
Opening exhibition: October 7, 2013, 17:00 hrs
Conference & Exhibition: October 7–9, 2013
Exhibition breakdown: October 9, 2013, after 14:00 hrs
Field trip: October 10, 2013
Conference Technical Program
The conference program will feature oral and poster presentations on various geophysics topics, focusing on Balkan countries. Topics include:
Seismology and Lithosphere Studies
Geophysics for Energy
Well Logging
Gravity, Magnetic, and Geoelectrical Methods
Seismic Interpretation
Oil, Gas, and Mining Exploration
Engineering and Environmental Geophysics
Geophysics for Water Exploration
Historical Treasures Geophysics
Public Domains of Geosciences
The conference’s official language is English; all presentations must be in English.
Exhibition Information
The exhibition provides a prime networking opportunity, allowing visitors to learn about the latest developments in various geophysical fields. Over 300 square meters of booth space will be available for exhibitors, attracting geoscientists and investors worldwide.
Exhibitor Benefits
Free registration for two participants per booked space
Company exposure in event publications, including the website and conference materials
Access to the online exhibitor manual with promotional resources
Opportunity to attend pre-event meetings and walkthroughs
Regular newsletters with event updates
Discounted hotel rates
Post-event statistics
Booth Package Includes:
White wall panels (2.5 m height) with aluminum frames
Main electricity connection and socket
One spotlight per 3 m²
Fascia with a name board on all open sides
Carpet and booth cleaning
Sponsoring Opportunities
The 7th Congress offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for all budgets. Sponsorship provides a highly cost-effective way to increase visibility and reach a targeted audience. Sponsors will benefit from:
Company logo on the event website and printed materials
Complimentary total delegate registrations
Featured logo at the venue and in conference presentations
For more sponsorship information, please get in touch with us at fiaalb@albaniaonline.net or bgs.congrestirana2013@gmail.com.