An Invitation to the 19th World Congress of Soil Science

On behalf of the Officers of the International Union of Soil Science, we are delighted to extend our personal invitation to you to join us in Brisbane, Queensland Australia for the 19th World Congress of Soil Science to be held 1-6 August 2010 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The conference theme Soil Solutions for a Changing World provides a tremendous opportunity for a broad range of presentations – we urge you to share your research, experiences and knowledge with members in Brisbane.

We are very proud to be associated with an outstanding group of professionals who have gathered to form the steering committee for the 19th World Congress of Soil Science, led jointly by Professor Steve Raine and Mr Mike Grundy.

Please join us and colleagues from throughout the world in what promises to be an outstanding gathering of the Soil Science community.

Roger Swift
President International Union of Soil Science s

Neal Menzies
Vice-President
International Union of Soil Sciences

It is our privilege and pleasure, on behalf of the Australian Society of Soil Science Inc., to introduce the 19th World Congress of Soil Science to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 to 6 August 2010.

The Congress, held every four years, presents a global forum at which all those involved in Soil Science can meet with scientists, researchers, academics and professionals to discuss and find Soil Solutions for a Changing World.

While you are here we would encourage you and your family to take the time to experience the best of what Queensland has to offer. Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is a modern, sophisticated city of more than 1.6 million people. Queenslanders enjoy a safe and friendly lifestyle and you will appreciate the reasons why our state is a great place to live, a great place to do business and a great place to visit.

Details of the 19th World Congress of Soil Science will be regularly updated on this website; please check back often or register your interest to participate and we will keep you informed.

Our Congress Committee is a totally committed group of professionals who are hard at work to present an outstanding conference.

We look forward to welcoming you in 2010 to what we are confident will be the best ever World Congress of Soil Science.