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Annual International Conference

The Annual International Conference regularly attracts over 2,000 geographers from around the world.

Next year's conference will be chaired by Professor Peter Hopkins (Newcastle University, UK). The conference will take place in London and online, from Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 September 2026. Details will be added here from November 2025.

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Chair's theme

Learn about chair's theme our Annual International Conference's chair's theme.

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Frequently asked questions about Annual Conference

Read answers to frequently asked questions about the Annual Conference.

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Key dates and deadlines

The 2026 conference will take place at the Society, Imperial College London, and online, from Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 September, with opening events on Tuesday 1 September

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Conference venue

More information about the venue of the upcoming conference.

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Programme

Read our information about the conference programme, including programme start and end times.

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Registration

Registration for the Annual International Conference will open in spring 2026.

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Code of conduct

The Society's annual conference code of conduct applies to all delegates and participants.

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Inclusivity, respect, and professional conduct at the conference

Find out more about how we make the conference as inclusive as possible.

Sustainability at the conference

Find out more about our sustainability policies for the conference.

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History of the Annual International Conference

The origins of the conference can be traced back to January 1933. From the beginning, the conference has been chaired by a leading academic.

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Future conferences

The Society hosts the conference in our building in London for two out of every three years. Every third year we take the conference out of London.