Dear Colleagues, Members, and Partners,

As we welcome the arrival of 2026, the Organizing Committee of the HYPOGEA International Congress extends its warmest New Year greetings to our global speleological community.

This year marks an exceptional milestone for us as we prepare to host the 5th International Congress of Speleology in Artificial Cavities in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is a privilege to enter this “Congress Year” together, building upon a century and a half of Georgian scientific tradition and the legacy of our previous meetings in Rome, Cappadocia, Dobrich, and Genoa.

We wish you a year characterized by professional success, significant scientific discoveries, and prosperity. It is our honor to collaborate with our distinguished partners and supporters to ensure that 2026 becomes a landmark year for our field.

We look forward to welcoming you this September to explore Georgia’s unique rock-cut heritage and to celebrate our shared academic passion in the heart of the Caucasus.

Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

The Organizing Committee of HYPOGEA 2026 Tbilisi, Georgia