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Annual International Conference

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

The Annual International Conference 2026 will be chaired by Professor Peter Hopkins (Newcastle University, UK), on the theme of Geographies of inequalities: toward just places. Find out more about our Chair's sessions at the conference.

The conference will take place in London at the Society and Imperial College London, and online, from Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 September 2026. For more information please see our conference timeline.

The programme is now final! Browse nearly 600 sessions, check the details for your contribution, and explore our programme highlights.

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Programme

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

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Conference venue

More information about the venue of the upcoming conference.

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Presenting at the conference

Find out more about presenting at the conference.

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Guidance for session Chairs

Find out more about chairing a session at the conference.

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Attending the in-person conference

What to expect at the in-person conference.

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Attending the virtual conference

What to expect of the virtual elements at this year's conference.

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Guide for newcomers

Advice and support for those new to the conference.

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Accessibility at the conference

Find out how we are making the conference accessible for all.

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Frequently asked questions

Read answers to frequently asked questions about submissions for the conference programme.

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Chair's theme

The Chair's theme for the 2026 Annual International Conference is Geographies of inequalities: towards just places.

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Registration

Registration is now open.

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Exhibitors

Find out about the exhibitors at this year's conference.

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Key dates and deadlines

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

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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.

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Sustainability at the conference

Find out more about our sustainability policies for the conference.

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Information for exhibitors

Exhibitors are invited to join delegates at the Annual International 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.