You are invited to WCSS2026

WelcomePresident SSSC

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the organizing committee, I am delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science. This esteemed event will take place in Nanjing, China, from June 7 to June 12, 2026, and we eagerly anticipate your participation in this international gathering.

Since its inception in 1927, the World Congress of Soil Science has been convened every four years, serving as a pivotal scientific forum in the realm of soil sciences. The Soil Science Society of China won the bid in 2018 to organize WCSS2026 in Nanjing. This marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time the congress will be held in this region, and we are privileged to organize it in Nanjing.

We expect WCSS2026 to attract diverse participants, including research scientists, soil practitioners, industry representatives, policymakers, regulators, academic societies, students, and anyone with an interest in the sustainable management of soils globally. This congress will provide an exceptional platform for soil scientists to collaborate and tackle the various challenges faced by both developed and developing regions.

Nanjing, a sub-provincial city situated in the Yangtze River delta in the southwestern part of Jiangsu province, serves as the provincial capital and is recognized as one of China's four great ancient capitals. It is also a vital center for education, culture, economy, industry, politics, and tourism.

I look forward to welcoming you to WCSS2026 in Nanjing!


Prof. ZHANG Jiaobao

President of SSSC

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ABOUT CHINA

The People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "China"), founded on October 1, 1949, is located in the east of Asia and the West Bank of the Pacific Ocean. The common language is Mandarin and standard Chinese characters, and the capital is Beijing.


China is the most populous developing country in the world, with the third largest land area in the world. It is the second largest economy in the world and continues to be the largest contributor to world economic growth.

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Nanjing is a megacity covering an administrative area of 6,600 sq. km in one of China’s most prominent economic zones. Nanjing in Chinese quite literally means ‘Southern Capital’. It has alternated with Beijing as the capital of big empires and modern governments throughout history. Today, Nanjing stands as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, along with Beijing, Xi’an, and Luoyang.

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The Soil Science Society of China (SSSC) was founded in 1945 by a visionary group of soil scientists who summoned the inaugural meeting in Chongqing. Now it is one of the top national academic societies under the China Association for Science and Technology. It is a legally registered, trans-industrial, trans-departmental and non-profit organisation that is oriented towards promoting soil sciences, supporting all soil scientists in the pursuit of their activities.

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The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) is the global union of soil scientists, taking action to advance soil science. Its objectives are to promote all branches of soil science and to support all soil scientists across the world in the pursuit of their activities.

It provides a structure for managing the science of soil science and arranges for the publication and distribution of material relevant to the interests of the Union, and its members as well as arranging for studies in particular fields, such as specific definitions, classifications and databases. IUSS establishes cooperation with other related organisations and represents Soil Science to a wide external audience.

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The 23rd World Congress of Soil Science