Welcome Remarks by Conference Chairman
Welcome to Xi'an, China, for the 7th Asia Pacific Meeting on Near Surface Geoscience & Engineering from 13-15 May 2025. This gathering holds special significance as we confront new challenges in our rapidly changing world - from climate adaptation to sustainable urban development. Under the conference theme "Geoscience Technologies for New Challenges in a Changing World," we aim to explore cutting-edge solutions that will drive progress in near-surface geoscience.
Through technical sessions, workshops and networking events, we hope you'll gain fresh insights and build meaningful collaborations to address these critical issues.
Xi’an, a city where ancient history meets modern innovation, offers the perfect setting for our discussions. With its rich cultural heritage and dynamic academic environment, we hope your time here will be both professionally rewarding and personally memorable.
Together, let’s advance near-surface geoscience and engineering for a more resilient future.
Prof. Jianghai Xia, Zhejiang University
Conference Chairman
