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National Conference

Geosciences, Georesources and Natural Hazards

In Algeria

The first edition of the GGNHA meeting is organized by the University of Batna 2, in partnership with the Territory Planning Research Center of Constantine. Two days for everyone who studies the Earth, the resources it holds and the hazards it carries.

  • Date2–3 February 2027
  • VenueUniversity of Batna 2, Fesdis, Algeria
  • LanguagesEnglish, Arabic & French
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About the conference

A national meeting for the geosciences, in Batna

GGNHA is the national meeting of geoscientists, geologists, geophysicists, geomaticians and hazard specialists of Algeria. Its first edition is organized by the University of Batna 2 and brings together the research, teaching and professional communities concerned with the Earth, its resources and the risks it poses.

The scientific program is organized around five thematic areas. Contributions that cross them are welcome: choose the area that fits best and say so in the abstract.

Read the call for papers

A sandstone outcrop in the Algerian Sahara, lit by the last light of the day under a pink sky.An oil derrick silhouetted against an orange sunset.An open-pit quarry cut into pale rock, its terraces stepping down the hillside.A geothermal pool steaming on a flat plain, the vapour drifting over the ground.A stony desert valley running towards bare mountains, with a scatter of dark rocks in the foreground.Steel pipes stacked on the floor of an industrial plant, under a yellow gantry crane.

Scientific program

Five thematic areas

T1

Advanced Technologies and Digital Innovation in Geosciences

New instruments, numerical methods and digital tools applied to the Earth system.

T2

Fundamental and Applied Geology: Processes, Structures, and Earth Evolution

From rock fabrics and basin history to the processes that shape the crust.

T3

Geological Resources: Exploration, Assessment, and Sustainability

Finding, evaluating and managing the resources the ground provides.

T4

Geospatial Technologies, Remote Sensing, and Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation

Observing and modelling the Earth surface with modern geospatial tools.

T5

Natural Hazards, Risk Assessment, and Territorial Planning

Understanding hazard, quantifying risk and planning for safer territory.

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How to submit

Pick a thematic area, paste your abstract and upload your file. You will get a submission number by email, with a link where you can check, correct or withdraw it.

Submit now

Invited speakers

Plenary talks

Four invited speakers open the two days of the conference. Each plenary is a thirty minute lecture, followed by questions from the floor.

  • Photograph of Prof. Menani Mohamed Redha at his desk, composed with the Aures mountains, a geological section and the GGNHA 27 badge.

    2 Feb10:30

    Prof. MENANI Mohamed Redha

    University of Batna 2

    Talk title to be announced

  • Portrait of Prof. Benabbas Chaouki at a microphone, composed with the Aures mountains, a geological section and the GGNHA 27 badge.

    2 Feb11:00

    Prof. BENABBAS Chaouki

    Territory Planning Research Center (CRAT), Constantine

    Talk title to be announced

  • Portrait of Prof. Mouley Charaf Chabou, composed with the Aures mountains, a geological section and the GGNHA 27 badge.

    3 Feb09:00

    Prof. MOULEY Charaf Chabou

    University of Setif 1

    Talk title to be announced

  • Portrait of Prof. Ouali Mehadji Abdelkader, composed with the Aures mountains, a geological section and the GGNHA 27 badge.

    3 Feb10:00

    Prof. OUALI MEHADJI Abdelkader

    University of Oran 2

    Talk title to be announced

Program

Key dates

  1. Call for papers opensOpen now
  2. Abstract submission deadline25 December 2026
  3. Notification of acceptance13 January 2027
  4. Confirmation deadline25 January 2027
  5. Conference days2–3 February 2027

Full timeline on the important dates page

Participation

The participation fee is paid on site, at the registration desk of the conference.

  • Faculty members from Algerian universities5,000 DZD
  • PhD students4,000 DZD
  • Professionals and other participants10,000 DZD

The registration fee covers a participant’s conference kit, including a conference bag, two lunches (one for each day of the event), and coffee breaks throughout the two-day seminar.

Taking part

Three things to know

01

Write a 400-word abstract

Abstracts are capped at 400 words. State the problem, the method and the result, and stay inside the limit.

02

Choose oral or poster

Both formats are available. Pick the one that suits your work when you submit.

03

Choose a thematic area

T1 to T5. Work that crosses areas is welcome: take the closest fit and say so in the abstract.

Conference leadership

The people behind GGNHA 27

Two honorary presidents, a chair, a co-chair and a coordinator: the team that carries the conference, from the call for papers to the last session of February 2027.

  • Portrait of Prof. SMADI Hacène, honorary president of GGNHA 27, in the colors of the conference.

    Honorary President

    Prof. SMADI Hacène

    Rector of University of Batna 2

  • Portrait of Prof. BENABBAS Chaouki, honorary president of GGNHA 27, in the colors of the conference.

    Honorary President

    Prof. BENABBAS Chaouki

    Director of the Territory Planning Research Center (CRAT), Constantine

  • Portrait of Dr. DJEFFAL Rami, conference chair of GGNHA 27, in the colors of the conference.

    Conference Chair

    Dr. DJEFFAL Rami

    University of Batna 2

  • Portrait of Dr. YOUCEF Brahim El Hadj, co-chair of the conference of GGNHA 27, in the colors of the conference.

    Co-Chair of the Conference

    Dr. YOUCEF Brahim El Hadj

    Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Batna 2

  • Portrait of Dr. DINAR Haythem, conference coordinator of GGNHA 27, in the colors of the conference.

    Conference Coordinator

    Dr. DINAR Haythem

    Territory Planning Research Center (CRAT), Constantine

Behind them stand the two committees that carry the conference: the scientific committee reads every abstract that comes in, the organizing committee runs the two days. Both rosters are on the site.

Scientific Committee Organizing Committee

Organisers

Organized by

University of Batna 2

Mostefa Ben Boulaid, Batna, Algeria

In partnership with

Territory Planning Research Center

Constantine, Algeria

Ready to take part in GGNHA 27?

Send your abstract from the submission page of this site.

Submit an abstract

Questions about the conference? Write to ggnha27@univ-batna2.dz or call 0 662 00 89 32.