Future of organic geochemistry is focus of IMOG 2023

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 31 st International Meeting on Organic Geochemistry (IMOG) in the beautiful city of Montpellier, France. Here organic geochemists from all corners of the globe will convene to exchange knowledge insights, showcase the latest technologies, and collectively shape the future of the field. IMOG 2023 promises to be a dynamic conference that breaks new ground, fosters collaboration, and propels the field of organic geochemistry into the future.

Pim van Bergen, chairperson for the hosting organisation, the European Association of Organic Geochemistry (EAOG), says: ‘As with every IMOG, 2023 will be an innovative conference that brings together the best minds in the fields of organic matter cycles over geological and modern time scales and integrated paleo-environmental and climatic studies. Also, our peers in the petroleum industry continue to bring the tools and knowledge which improve the whole life cycle, from more efficient exploration and production to responsible decommissioning, and relevant new technologies.’

With 500 expected attendees, 80 oral presentations and 300 poster presentations, IMOG 2023 allows the interchange of research results in organic geochemistry, including topics ranging from biogeochemistry to petroleum geochemistry. The scientific committee, led by Courtney Turich, has meticulously crafted a series of plenary and parallel oral sessions, each delving into intriguing topics from both established labs and new contributors that push the boundaries of our understanding.

As always, this IMOG conference will open with the prestigious Geoff Eglinton Presentation, an honour bestowed on the submission considered to best represent the spirit of high quality and highly innovative science. This year, Janina Groninga, a PhD student from Marum in Bremen, earned the award. His exceptional submission, ‘Unrav - in organic geochemistry, the Trieb’s Medal. We will celebrate Dr Wakeham’s career and his substantial contributions including ground-breaking research on molecular-level analysis of fluxes and organic matter especially in oxygen deficient zones.

Organic geochemistry is a key field at the crossroads of energy, climate change and achieving a better future for people and the planet. IMOG 2023 embraces research on climate-sensitive elling microbial biomarker signatures obtained by mass spectrometry imaging in hydrothermal sediment’, rose above a pool of over 200 submissions. Groninga’s well-deserved recognition pays tribute to the enduring legacy of the esteemed Prof Geoff Eglinton. An early career investigator will also be awarded the Pieter Schenck award. Finally, we will honour the lifelong contributions of Dr Professor Stuart Wakeham, who has been awarded the highest recognition environments and emphasises sustainability, paving the way for innovative solutions.

Join us on an incredible scientific exploration at IMOG 2023. Secure your place by registering before 1 September 2023, and visit our website imogconference.org for further details. Together, we will establish new connections with peers, see latest research, and create innovative strategies for a more sustainable future in organic geochemistry.