After successful meetings in China in 2019 and Tokyo in 2023, the 3rd Asian Palaeontological Congress (APC3) will be held on the 2nd – 5th March 2027 in Bangkok, Thailand under the auspices of the Asian Palaeontological Association. The congress will be organised by the Palaeontological Research and Education Centre of Mahasarakham University in cooperation with Department of Mineral Resources, the Geological Society of Thailand and Thai universities.
Palaeontology plays a vital role in unraveling the mysteries of our past and shedding light on the story of life on our planet. By analyzing the fossils and geological evidence, palaeontologists can reconstruct past environments and evolutionary processes that have shaped the planet Earth over billions of years. APC3 is a venue for everyone to have brainstorming sessions that will contribute to the advancement of Asian palaeontology.
This congress will provide opportunities for experts, young researchers and students from Asia and around the world to collaborate and share their knowledge for a better understanding of the evolution of life. Field excursions to fossil sites along the beaches in the south to mountainous areas in the north of Thailand will be organized before and after the conference. We also plan to organise a one-day trip in Bangkok for participants who would like to explore its history and culture.
Experienced conference organisers are drawn from staff of the Department of Mineral Resources, universities and museums. The lead organization is the Palaeontological Research and Education Centre at Mahasarakham University in close coordination with the following institutes:
• Mahasarakham University (MSU)
• Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources (DMR)
• Geological Society of Thailand (GST)
Looking forward to seeing you in Bangkok in early March 2027.
