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Tbilisi, Georgia
Call for Paper
Rules for Abstract Submission
Proposed contributions, written in English, must concern unpublished studies (or updated results
from major research campaigns) relating to artificial cavities and associated topics. Abstracts must
be submitted in English, without illustrations, and in word.docx format. They must not exceed 3,500
characters, including spaces and keywords.
- the title of the paper.
- the names of the authors.
- the designation of the corresponding author, together with their email address and telephone contact information.
Thematic Sessions
- Underground and rocky civil settlement works
- Religious and cult works
- Architecture and urban planning
- Archaeological research of artificial cavities
- Ancient hydraulic works
- Mining and extraction works
- New technologies for analyzing and documenting artificial cavities
- Categories and types of artificial cavities: updates
The relevant thematic session must be indicated in brackets under the title. The Organizing Committee will be responsible for the scheduling and distribution of the presentations. Each proposal will be reviewed by one or more members of the Scientific Committee, who will determine whether the presentation is to be delivered orally or as a poster. In the case of rejection, the corresponding author will be notified promptly.
Deadlines:
Abstract submission: 1 March 2026
Send definitive contribution: 15 May 2026
Early subscription: 30 June 2026
Registration closing date for speakers: 31 July 2026
Registration closing date for others: 31 August 2026
We look forward to seeing you in Tbilisi, Georgia
Best wishes
The Organising Committee
Contacts
General Secretary: hypogea2026@gmail.com Abstract submission: book.hypogea2026@gmail.com
Hypogea 2026 Organizing Committee
Georgia (President)
Nodar Bakhtadze
Georgia
Giorgi Bagrationi
Georgia
Bachana Gabekhadze
Italy
Carla Galeazzi
Georgia (Secretary )
Ketevan Gongadze
Georgia
Mariam Lomtatidze
Georgia
Vazha Mamiashvili
Italy
Mario Parise
Georgia
Giorgi Shiukashvili
1st Day Program
Welcome Reception & Official Opening
1st Day Program
Plenary Session
2nd Day Program
Plenary Session
2nd Day Program
Poster Session
2nd Day Program
Evening Cultural Program – Walking tour in historic Old Tbilisi
3rd Day Program
Traditional Georgian lunch with folk music
5th Day Program
Excursion: Dodorki Monastery (Kakheti Region)
5th Day Program
Visit to the Kindzmarauli Wine Tunnel, wine tasting
5th Day Program
Gala Dinner – Banquet Hall of the historic fortress in Shilda
Online Registration Form
Registration Congress Fee Includes:
- Opportunity to present oral and / or poster contributions
- Electronic copy of the proceedings
- Welcome folder
- Welcome coffee, welcome lunch and coffee break on September, 22th coffee break and lunch on September, 23th and 25th
- Excursion of September, 25th
- Insurance
Registration Congress Fee Does Not Include:
- What not expressly specified in the section "includes"
- Printed copy of the congress proceedings
- Overnight stays and dinners
- The social conference dinner on excursion of September, 26th
- Excursion of September, 24th
- Excursion of September, 26th
- Public transportation in Tbilisi (bus, taxi, etc.)
Important Deadlines
- Abstract Submission: March 1st, 2026
- Send Definitive Contribution: March 15ts, 2026
- Early Subscribtion: June 30th, 2026
- Registration Clossing Date for Speakers: July 31st, 2026
- Registration Clossing Date for Others: August 31st, 2026
Contact
General Secretary:
hypogea2026@gmail.com
Abstract and contributions submission:
book.hypogea2026@gmail.com
Please submit the registration form to the address: book.hypogea2026@gmail.com
including the payment receipt