The International Palaeontological Association (https://www.ipa-assoc.com/) is pleased to announce that its Nominating Committee has selected the following slate of candidates to stand for election to serve as its Officers for the term 2026-2030.
President: Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan (South Africa)
Secretary-General: Moriaki Yasuhara (Japan)
Treasurer: Thomas Olszewski (USA)
Vice-Presidents: Diego Balseiro (Argentina) Devapriya Chattopadhyay (India)
Evelyn Kustatscher (Austria) Andrej Spiridonov (Lithuania)
Alycia Stigall (USA) Renbin Zhan (China)
Councillors-at-Large: Mika Rizki Puspaningrum (Indonesia). Erin Saupe (UK/USA)
The election will take place at the Association's Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly, during the 7th International Palaeontological Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, Nov 30 - Dec. 3, 2026.
In accord with IPA's Constitution, additional nominations for any office can be made by any member, provided such nomination is supported by at least five other members, is made in writing, and is received by the Secretary-General before the opening of the next Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly. Such nominations must include evidence that the nominee is eligible and willing to accept the office if elected.
Please join us for what promises to be a most enjoyable and highly productive meeting in Cape Town. Please see https://www.ipc7.site/ Early Bird registration for the Congress remains open until 31st August, 2026.
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