The International Congress for Mine Surveying is the major scientific event organized under the auspices of the International Society for Mine Surveying (ISM). The aim of this congress is to bring together international experts to share their work and experiences and to promote research and development in Mine Surveying.

The 55th ISM presidium meeting is now open for bid. The International Congress for Mine Surveying is the major scientific event organized under the auspices of the International Society for Mine Surveying (ISM). The aim of this congress is to bring together international experts to share their work and experiences and to promote research and development in Mine Surveying.

ISM Awards 2026 are open for nomination. The following is a brief summary of all awards granted by the International Society for Mine Surveying on each ISM Congress. All nomination should be submitted to ISM Coordination Division before 30 May, 2026. The ISM Executive Presidium will review the nomination and inform the winners before 30 June, 2026. The awards are presented at the Closing Ceremony of the ISM Congress 2026. Only the winners who attend the ISM Congress 2026 will be ultimately awarded.

According to the decision of the 50th Presidium Meeting, the XIX International Congress for Mine Surveying will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in September 2026. The main organizer is the Institute of Mine Surveyors of Southern Africa.

According to agreements and discussion of the 50th Presidium Meeting, ISM is calling for proposal to establish several Groups on professional field under each ISM Commission.