SUMMIT BACKGROUND

I. Conference Overview

Official Name: The International Conference on Geo-Omics of Archaea 2026 — Toward A Cross- Domain Perspective (ICGOA 2026)

Dates: December 1st – December 4th, 2026

Venue: International Conference Hall, School of Life Sciences (South Campus), Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China

Conference Chairs:

Chairs: Chuan-Lun Zhang, Wen-Jun Li

Co-Chairs: Brian Hedlund, Meng Li, Wei Qin, Eveline Peeters, Wen-Sheng Shu

Honorary Chairs: Nian-Zhi Jiao, Jian-Guo Xu, Guo-Ping Zhao, Yong-Guan Zhu

International Advisory Committee: Nian-Zhi Jiao, Jian Lin, Ping-An Peng, Ya-Nan Shen, Shu-Hai Xiao, Jian-Guo Xu, Qing-Ping Wu, Shu-Cheng Xie, Guo-Ping Zhao, Cai Zhang, Yong-Guan Zhu, Mao-Yan Zhu, Jill Banfield, Jaap Damsté, Purificación López-García, Marc Koper, Ann Pearson.

II. Background and Objectives

This conference focuses on the unique roles of Archaea, the major biological producers of the greenhouse gas methane and the evolutionary ancestors of eukaryotes, making them pivotal for climate change, ecosystem resilience, and understanding the origin of complex life. It responds to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development initiative by forging a high-level international platform. The goal is to strengthen global cooperation, leveraging microbial solutions to mitigate climate change and enhance ecological sustainability. By integrating multi-omics data with experimental validation, and harnessing big data and artificial intelligence, the conference aims to overcome current research bottlenecks and propel the field of Geo-Omics of Archaea into a new era of discovery and application.

III. Themes and Sessions

Main Theme:

Archaea in Climate Change, Ecosystem Health, and the Evolution of Life

Key Sessions:

Archaeal Diversity and Genomics

Archaeal Cultivation and Physiology

Archaeal Cell Structure and Synthetic Biology

Archaeal Biogeochemical Cycles and Lipid Metabolism

Symbiosis between Archaea and Other Organisms

Archaea and Eukaryogenesis


Meeting News

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The fifth consecutive session

40+ Speaker

500+ Personnel

100+ Enterprise unit

SPEAKERS

Host

Global Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions (Global ONCE) Program
Global Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions (Global ONCE) Program
Chinese Society for Microbiology (CSM)
Chinese Society for Microbiology (CSM)
Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU)
Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU)
South China Normal University (SCNU)
South China Normal University (SCNU)
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
Shenzhen University (SZU)
Shenzhen University (SZU)

Organizers

School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University
Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Geo-Omics
Archaea Committee of the Chinese Society for Microbiology
South China Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences
Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University
Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, CAS

Co-Organizers

State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol (SYSU)
State Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, CAS

Organizations

Organizations BENEFITS

BENEFITS
Marketing promotion
Exact audiences targeting
Multiple sponsorship forms (presentation/booth/material/tea-break... )

Registration

Venue guidance

Venue: International Conference Hall, School of Life Sciences (South Campus), Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China

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  • Sun Yat-sen university Hotel and Conference Centre

The hotel is located within the century-old campus of Sun Yat-sen University, surrounded by a strong cultural atmosphere. At the same time, it is situated in the uniquely advantageous center of Guangzhou's finance, commercial shopping, and cultural exchange, adjacent to the Pearl River. The environment is quiet and peaceful, offering a serene oasis amidst the hustle and bustle.    

The hotel covers an area of over 40,000 square meters, with a minimalist and elegant interior design that seamlessly blends Chinese and Western elements, showcasing a clever fusion of classic and modern styles. Equipped with ADSL broadband internet access and wireless WIFI, you can easily navigate the online world at any time. 

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  • Lesden Hotel (Sun Yat-sen University Metro Station)

The Guangzhou Laishideng Hotel, with its light luxury and elegant ambiance, seamlessly blends a light luxury business style with elements that evoke a sense of closeness to nature's landscapes. Its unique craftsmanship, focus on tactile and gustatory sensory experiences, and distinctive, meticulous service will make you reluctant to leave. The hotel is located in the bustling Zhongda business district of Haizhu District, within the first ring road of Guangzhou.

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  • Borrman Hotel(Sun Yat-sen University Metro Station)

The hotel is located on Xingang West Road, near Exit D of Zhongda Metro Station on Metro Line 8 (about 50 meters away), adjacent to business districts such as Sun Yat-sen University (diagonally opposite the south gate) and Zhongda Food City (on the second floor of the hotel), providing you with a comfortable stay experience.

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  • Zijingyuan Hotel, Sun Yat-sen University

The hotel is a quasi-star-rated garden-style guesthouse located within the southern campus of Sun Yat-sen University, adjacent to the east side of the university's south gate. It boasts a prime location and convenient transportation.The hotel primarily serves experts and scholars visiting Sun Yat-sen University, international students, various training participants, domestic and foreign tourists, as well as relatives of faculty and staff. It integrates accommodation, dining, and business functions.

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1)From Guangzhou Baiyun international Airport to  Sun Yat-sen University  (South Campus)

By Taxi: Have taxi service all day, takes120-140RMB, around 50 mins.

By Metro: From T2(Airport N) or T1(Airport S), take line 3( Tiyu xilu direction) to Jiahewanggang, Change to line 2(Guangzhou South Railway Station direction) to Dongxiao South Station,  Change to line 10Yangji East directionget out of the station at Sun Yat-sen University South Gate Station, Exit A. Then walk around 300 meters. It takes 8RMB, and cost around 90mins include walking.

2) From Guangzhou South Railway Station to Sun Yat-sen University (South Campus)

By Taxi: Have taxi service all day, takes 60-70RMB, around 35 mins.

By Metro: Take Line 2 from Guangzhou South StationJiahewanggang directionto Dongxiao South Station,  Change to line 10Yangji East directionget out of the station at Sun Yat-sen University South Gate Station, Exit A. Then walk around 300 meters. It takes 4RMB, and cost around 55 mins include walking.

3)From Guangzhou East Railway Station to Sun Yat-sen University  (South Campus)

By Taxi: Have taxi service all day, takes 25-30RMB, around 20 mins.

By Metro: Take Line 1 from Guangzhou East Railway StationXilang directionto Dongshankou Station, Change to Line 6( Xunfenggang direction) to Donghu Station, Change to Line 10Xilang directionget out of the station at Sun Yat-sen University South Gate Station, Exit A. Then walk around 300 meters.  It takes 4RMB, and cost around 58 mins include walking.

4)From Guangzhou Railway Station to  Sun Yat-sen University  (South Campus)

By Taxi: Have taxi service all day, takes 40-50RMB, around 30 mins.

By Metro: Take line 2 from Guangzhou Railway Station(Guangzhou South Railway Station direction) to Dongxiao South Station, Change to line 10Yangji East directionget out of the station at Sun Yat-sen University South Gate Station, Exit A.. Then walk around 1.4km. It takes 4RMB, and cost around 58 mins include walking.

5)From Hongkong International Airport Sun Yat-sen University  (South Campus)   

By boat: It takes 440 RMB from Hongkong International Airport to Guangzhou Pazhou HK and Macao Passenger Terminal Portand takes around 140 mins.

After arriving Guangzhou Pazhou HongKong and Macao Passenger Terminal Port in Guangzhou, you could take taxi to Sun Yat-sen University (South Campus), it takes 25-30RMB, around 20 mins.


Warm Tips: Please ask the driver for a receipt when using taxi service. Pay the taxi fare in RMB in cash. You can change it through an ATM or at the airport’s banks. It is not customary to pay extra tips to drivers in China. Please pay strictly according to the taxi meter.


43 Km away from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport /60 minutes’ drive from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

14 Km away from Guangzhou Railway Station /30 minutes’ drive from Guangzhou Railway Station

10Km away from Guangzhou East Railway Station/28 minutes’ drive from Guangzhou East Railway Station

19 Km away from Guangzhou South Railway Station/35 minutes’ drive from Guangzhou South Railway Station

21 Km away from Guangzhoubaiyun Railway Station/50 minutes’ drive from Guangzhoubaiyun Railway Station

9.5 Km away from Pazhou Ferry Terminal Guangzhou/25 minutes’ drive from Pazhou Ferry Terminal Guangzhou

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Contacts

For enquiries, please contact: Prof. Dr. Wen-Jun Li
School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University
Tel/Fax:+86-020-84111727(O),+86-13926435118(M)
Email: guangzhou@icgoa2026.com