Carissimi Associati SGI,
Carissimi Soci Società Associate,
su indicazione della Prof.ssa Chiara Montomoli (Università di Torino), vi inoltriamo la seconda circolare del 37th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet (HKT workshop) che si svolgerà a Torino dal 2 al 4 settembre 2025.
Carissimi Soci Società Associate,
su indicazione della Prof.ssa Chiara Montomoli (Università di Torino), vi inoltriamo la seconda circolare del 37th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet (HKT workshop) che si svolgerà a Torino dal 2 al 4 settembre 2025.
Cordiali saluti,
37th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet Workshop
Torino, Italy
2nd - 4th September 2025
Second Circular
Dear Colleagues interested in the Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet (HKT) system,
as anticipated in the 1st circular the 37th HKT International Workshop will be organized in Torino (Italy) from 2nd - 4th September (main workshop).
With this message we are glad to share more details concerning the 37HKT.
Venue
The main city of Torino (Italy) is easily accessible, via public transport (train and bus), from Torino airport (Caselle Airport), Cuneo (Cuneo Airport) and Milan (Malpensa and Linate airports) International Airports. Torino can be also reached from Bologna (Guglielmo Marconi Airport) and Rome (Fiumicino Airport) connected by high-speed trains (Trenitalia: http://www.trenitalia.com/ and Italo: http://www.italotreno.it/trains). The locations of all the 37HKT related events are within the center of Torino, easily reachable by public transport (https://www.gtt.to.it/cms/en/) or by walking.
Here for more details: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page5.html
Program Overview
September 1st, 2025 (Monday)
- Short course: "Microtectonics of Himalayan rocks: a tale of beauty" (9.30 a.m. - 16.00 p.m.) @ AULA POGNANTE, Earth Sciences Department, University of Torino - via Valperga Caluso 35, Torino
- Icebreaker party (h. 19.00): @ Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali - via Accademia Albertina 15, 10123 Torino
Before the coffee break there will be a short presentation about the last K2 expedition from the Italian group.
September 2nd-4th, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday)
- Main workshop: @ Aula Magna of Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology -via Accademia Albertina 13, 10123 Torino
Thematic sessions will be based on the received abstracts, covering all topics related to the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Tibet
September 3rd, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday)
- Social Dinner: @ Restaurant "Al Monte dei Cappuccini". The restaurant is located just on the right side of the Po River, on the top of a hill in the city of Turin. The menu is based on the typical Piémontaise cuisine, including wine tastings. In case of special requirements (vegetarian/vegan, allergies, etc...) please specify during the registration. Before the dinner it will be possible to have a guided tour in the "Museo Nazionale della Montagna" just close to the restaurant.
September 5 th-6th, 2025 (Friday-Saturday)
- Post-conference field trip: A two-days field trip will be on spectacular outcrops of the Western Alps (First day- Monviso Massif; Second day - Northern Dora-Maira Massif)
For more details see: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page6.html
Registration fees, grants and visa
Registration fees
In the following table the different registration fees are summarized:
Visa
Participants are advised to check if they need a visa to enter Italy or whether they qualify for a visa waiver. Please allow sufficient time for your visa applications to be processed. If an invitation letter is needed for the visa, please specify (providing all the details) at the moment of the registration.
Grants
A limited number of fellowships (covered by the supporting scientific societies) will be available for students, PhD students, and ECR from low-income countries.
More details: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page3.html
Abstract submission
General info
Abstracts are invited for both oral and poster presentations. Abstracts should be sent via email to: geologia.himalayana@unito.it following the template attached on the website.
The abstract book will be published in the "Abstract book series" edited by the Geological Society of Italy.
Guidelines for oral and poster presentations
- Oral presentations should be arranged for 12+3 min (talk + Q&A).
- Posters should be prepared in A0 portrait (841x1190 mm).
More details here: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page4.html
Important Deadlines
Abstract submission: 30th April 2025, 19:00 CET
Registration and payment: Early Bird - 15th May 2025, 19:00 CET
More information, website and contact
Additional information is available on the dedicated website:
https://www.hktworkshop2025.it
For any additional requests write to: geologia.himalayana@unito.it
We hope to see you soon in Torino!
The 37HKT organizing committee
Torino, Italy
2nd - 4th September 2025
Second Circular
Dear Colleagues interested in the Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet (HKT) system,
as anticipated in the 1st circular the 37th HKT International Workshop will be organized in Torino (Italy) from 2nd - 4th September (main workshop).
With this message we are glad to share more details concerning the 37HKT.
Venue
The main city of Torino (Italy) is easily accessible, via public transport (train and bus), from Torino airport (Caselle Airport), Cuneo (Cuneo Airport) and Milan (Malpensa and Linate airports) International Airports. Torino can be also reached from Bologna (Guglielmo Marconi Airport) and Rome (Fiumicino Airport) connected by high-speed trains (Trenitalia: http://www.trenitalia.com/ and Italo: http://www.italotreno.it/trains). The locations of all the 37HKT related events are within the center of Torino, easily reachable by public transport (https://www.gtt.to.it/cms/en/) or by walking.
Here for more details: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page5.html
Program Overview
September 1st, 2025 (Monday)
- Short course: "Microtectonics of Himalayan rocks: a tale of beauty" (9.30 a.m. - 16.00 p.m.) @ AULA POGNANTE, Earth Sciences Department, University of Torino - via Valperga Caluso 35, Torino
- Icebreaker party (h. 19.00): @ Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali - via Accademia Albertina 15, 10123 Torino
Before the coffee break there will be a short presentation about the last K2 expedition from the Italian group.
September 2nd-4th, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday)
- Main workshop: @ Aula Magna of Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology -via Accademia Albertina 13, 10123 Torino
Thematic sessions will be based on the received abstracts, covering all topics related to the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Tibet
September 3rd, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday)
- Social Dinner: @ Restaurant "Al Monte dei Cappuccini". The restaurant is located just on the right side of the Po River, on the top of a hill in the city of Turin. The menu is based on the typical Piémontaise cuisine, including wine tastings. In case of special requirements (vegetarian/vegan, allergies, etc...) please specify during the registration. Before the dinner it will be possible to have a guided tour in the "Museo Nazionale della Montagna" just close to the restaurant.
September 5 th-6th, 2025 (Friday-Saturday)
- Post-conference field trip: A two-days field trip will be on spectacular outcrops of the Western Alps (First day- Monviso Massif; Second day - Northern Dora-Maira Massif)
For more details see: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page6.html
Registration fees, grants and visa
Registration fees
In the following table the different registration fees are summarized:
| Regular / Academic | Industrial | Student / PhD /Accompanying persons | |
| Early bird | 400€ | 430€ | 300€ |
| Late | 450€ | 480€ | 330€ |
| Onsite | 470€ | 500€ | 350€ |
| Daily | 150€ | 170€ | 120€ |
| Social Dinner | 55€ | 55€ | 55€ |
| Field trip | 320€ | 320€ | 320€ |
| Short course | / | / | 25€ |
Visa
Participants are advised to check if they need a visa to enter Italy or whether they qualify for a visa waiver. Please allow sufficient time for your visa applications to be processed. If an invitation letter is needed for the visa, please specify (providing all the details) at the moment of the registration.
Grants
A limited number of fellowships (covered by the supporting scientific societies) will be available for students, PhD students, and ECR from low-income countries.
More details: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page3.html
Abstract submission
General info
Abstracts are invited for both oral and poster presentations. Abstracts should be sent via email to: geologia.himalayana@unito.it following the template attached on the website.
The abstract book will be published in the "Abstract book series" edited by the Geological Society of Italy.
Guidelines for oral and poster presentations
- Oral presentations should be arranged for 12+3 min (talk + Q&A).
- Posters should be prepared in A0 portrait (841x1190 mm).
More details here: https://www.hktworkshop2025.it/page4.html
Important Deadlines
Abstract submission: 30th April 2025, 19:00 CET
Registration and payment: Early Bird - 15th May 2025, 19:00 CET
More information, website and contact
Additional information is available on the dedicated website:
https://www.hktworkshop2025.it
For any additional requests write to: geologia.himalayana@unito.it
We hope to see you soon in Torino!
The 37HKT organizing committee