Helwan:The sixth annual Mediterranean Geosciences Union conference (MedGU-26) began on November 8, 2026, at the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics in Helwan. The four-day event is set under the theme "Uniting Geosciences in Egypt From the Mediterranean to the Universe."

According to State Information Service Egypt, the conference aims to bolster Egypt's position in international scientific research and foster collaboration between Egyptian researchers and their global counterparts. The event provides a platform for discussions among participants from around the world.

Institute President Bassem Nabawy emphasized that hosting the conference would enhance Egypt's scientific reputation and the institute's role as a regional center for geosciences, geophysics, and astronomy. He highlighted the opportunities for Egyptian researchers, particularly young scientists, to present their work and establish international partnerships.

The conference agenda includes a wide array of topics such as geochemistry, geobiology, atmospheric sciences, meteorology, climate, oceanography, environmental geosciences, seismology, geodesy, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and applied and theoretical geophysics. The event features both in-person and virtual participation, along with scientific, cultural, and social activities to promote networking.

Previous editions of the conference were held in cities like Istanbul, Marrakech, Barcelona, and Athens, with significant international participation. MedGU serves as a platform for scientists and researchers from the Mediterranean region and beyond to share knowledge and enhance scientific cooperation, akin to the American Geophysical Union and the European Geosciences Union.