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The Soil Science Society of Pakistan invites you to participate in the Congress. The paper presentation policy will be as under:
Plenary Papers
Four to five invited papers will be presented in plenary session of the Congress. In addition, one keynote speech will also be delived. The Organizing Committee will request leading scientists of national repute to address major areas concerning theme of the Congress.
Voluntary Papers
SSSP invites soil and environmental scientists to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentation. Any number of abstracts as co-author can be submitted but each author will be allowed to present only one abstract as oral and poster as a presenting author.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
The submitting author is entitled to deliver one oral presentation. The precise duration allocated for each presentation in the session will be communicated by the ICSS-2026 Technical Committee well in advance of the congress’s commencement.”
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Each poster will be allocated a number and a display panel/space measuring as per format available on the website https://sss-pakistan.org/ Poster format must include, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, 2-3 References and acknowledgment, if any. Poster must be legible from a distance of at least 1.5 meters.
ONLINE PRESENTATIONS
Online presentation mode is reserved exclusively for international speakers and invited experts who are unable to attend in person. The decision to permit and arrange online presentations will be made by the organizing committee for those who express a preference for virtual presentation.
Important Dates
15 October 2025 Opening Abstract Submission Portal
15th January 2026 Last Date for Registration & Abstract Submission
15th March 2026 Notification of Accepted Abstracts
15th April 2026 Technical Program Notificationc
20th April 2026 Last Date for Accommodation Reservation Requests
Congress Program
The Congress program will be available on the Society’s website (http://www.sss-pakistan.org)
Local Professional Participants:
Life Members (SSSP): Rs. 3500
Regular Members (SSSP): Rs. 3500 + 1000 (Annual Fee)
Non-Members: Rs. 5000
Student Participants:
Members (SSSP): PKR 2000
Non-Members: PKR 3000
Foreign Participants: US$ 150
Note: Registration for the Congress is compulsory before submitting abstracts. Registration fee covers Congress materials, tea and lunch during the Congress. Abstracts of non-registered participants will not be included in the Technical Program.
Fee Payment
Please pay Registration Fee to Soil Science Society of Pakistan at National Bank of Pakistan, NIH Branch, Islamabad. Congress registration details are available on https://sss-pakistan.org Participants are required to submit registration fee (preferably online) to the Society account and send its proof to Treasurer SSSP, Dr. Sair Sarwar via Email: treasurer@sss-pakistan.org, or WhatsApp: +923365888159.
The fee can be submitted online using the following details:
Account Title: Soil Science Society of Pakistan
Account No.: 16544018304351
Bank: NBP, NIH Branch , Islamabad.
Personal cheques are not acceptable. Foreign participants can pay at the time of Congress.
Foreign Participants
We strongly recommend that foreign participants reach out to the ICSS-2026 organizers well in advance to facilitate the necessary arrangements, including travel, visa applications, transportation, boarding, lodging, and any other essential aspects of their ICSS experience. Our team is here to assist and ensure your smooth participation, so please do not hesitate to contact us for any support or guidance you may require. Transport from Islamabad International Airport can be arranged. Every foreign participant should make arrangement for receiving Pakistani visa by contacting the Pakistani Embassies and consulates located in their home countries. However, Congress organizers would provide formal invitation letter after their confirmation and abstract submission. In this regard, please contact Prof. Dr. Azeem Khalid, Congress Chair/President of Soil Science Society of Pakistan, via email: president@sss-pakistan.org/ azeem@uaar.edu.pk or WhatsApp +923016005958. The invitation from the Society is meant to facilitate the grant of visa and does not imply to bear the responsibility of sponsoring the trip to Pakistan.
Accommodation requirements must be communicated to Convener Accommodation Committee
Dr. Junaid Rahim,
UPR, Rawalakot
Convener Accomodation Committee,
Email: accommodation.icss2026@gmail.com.
Tel:
A Proforma in this regard will be available to be downloaded from the Society website https://ssspakistan.org. A limited number of rooms in different institutions’ rest houses/hostels can be reserved on first come first served basis at Rawalpindi. Rooms in hotels can also be arranged on request.
Rawalakot, known as the “Pearl Valley,” is about 110 kilometers from Rawalpindi/Islamabad and can be reached in around 3 to 3.5 hours through the scenic Azad Pattan/Kahuta route. Participants traveling for the conference, may start their journey from major transport terminals such as Faizabad Bus Terminal, Pir Wadhai Bus Stand, or Soan Adda in Rawalpindi, where regular public transport services and private coasters to Rawalakot are available. The weather in May is generally mild to pleasantly cool, so light woolen clothing or a jacket is recommended, particularly for the evenings. Comfortable shoes are advisable due to the hilly surroundings. Boarding and lodging for conference participants will be available pre-circulated guest houses and hotels in and around Rawalakot, ensuring comfort and convenience. With its natural beauty, welcoming climate, and warm hospitality, Rawalakot promises both an enriching and refreshing conference experience.
For any query and pick and drop from main bus stop please contact:
Convener Transport Committee: Dr. Khalid Mehmood, UPR, Rawalakot
Email: transport.icss2026@gmail.com.
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