Characteristics & Goals
- IMC is currently the largest conference focussing on mountain research
- IMC promotes cross-disciplinary exchange and interaction among participants
- IMC prioritises synthesis activities in the quest for a holistic understanding of mountain systems
Benefits
- Flexible session formats allow for both presentations and discussions, and disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary foci
- A good overview of current issues from various disciplines active in mountain research
- A program and venue that favours exchange among participants during and beyond conference events