SOUFRIÈRE50 International Conference: the second circular is now online, registration is open
IPGP is pleased to announce the release of the second circular for the SOUFRIÈRE50 international conference, to be held from July 5 to 10, 2026, in Guadeloupe.
Publication date: 24/03/2026
Research
The conference will bring together a large community of researchers, engineers, risk management stakeholders and institutional partners around a common goal: to look back on fifty years of scientific advances and field experience, and to examine the challenges ahead in dealing with active volcanoes.
Registration is now open—and some activities, particularly field excursions, are offered with limited capacity.
👉 https://soufriere50.sciencesconf.org
A QR code is also provided in the circular for direct access to the registration platform.
END OF THE EARLY
REGISTRATION PERIOD
APRIL 30, 2026
Four central themes, bridging the legacy of an eruption with scientific and societal perspectives
This second circular outlines a scientific program structured around four major thematic areas:
- Theme 1 – Advances in the understanding of phreatic eruptions
- Theme 2 – Volcanic activity in the Caribbean and in comparable volcanic environments
- Theme 3 – Risk and uncertainty management
- Theme 4 – Living in proximity to active volcanoes
These themes revisit the 1976–1977 eruption of La Soufrière de Guadeloupe while opening onto broader scientific, operational, and societal challenges associated with active volcanic systems today.
The circular also presents the detailed conference program, including the full range of sessions, round tables, presentation formats, and discussion opportunities scheduled throughout the week.
A scientificnand field-based experience
The conference will feature several scientific field excursions, including a visit to the Soufrière lava dome and its active fumarolic areas, offering participants the opportunity to observe in situ the processes explored during the sessions.
Limited capacity – registration required!
