Under the theme “Unearthing our Past and Future” the 34th International Geological Congress (IGC) will showcase the Oceania region's geoscience strengths, innovations and natural wonders, through an exciting range of pre and post Congress field trips.

AUSTRALIA 2012 will include a GeoExpo, an education outreach program, and a support program to encourage young delegates to attend. The IGC will demonstrate the crucial role that geoscience plays in the quest for sustainable development and show how geoscience contributes directly to the future of its resource-based industries, land and water management and mitigation of geohazards.

The Australian Geoscience Council Incorporated (AGC) is the organising body responsible for the 34th International Geological Congress. The AGC is the Council of Presidents of the major Australian geoscientific societies and is the peak representative body for the 7000 geoscientists in Australia.