"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.
Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”
Newly Elected ISCA Board of Officers and Directors (2026-2030)
During the 10th ISCA Congress in Dordogne, France, members of the International Show Caves Association elected the new Board of Directors for the 2026–2030 term. The new Board brings together ISCA members from across Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, reflecting the international character of our Association and the diversity of the global showcave community. We are pleased to introduce the new ISCA leadership team:
ISCA Board 2026-2030
Officers:
Friedrich Oedl (Austria) – President
Rafael Pagés Rodríguez (Spain) – 1st Vice President
Nuno Querido Jorge (Portugal) – 2nd Vice President
Juan José Tíscar Moya (Spain) – Secretary & Treasure
Directors:
Heros A. Santos Lobo (Brazil)
Yvonne Wagner (Germany)
Guilhem de Grully (France)
Peter Gažik (Slovakia)
Jakub Gabris (Czech Republic)
Joe Klimczak (USA)
Lorenzo Burzacca (Italy)
Peter Chandler (New Zealand)
Oliver Bowerman (UK)
The Association is also pleased to announce the Chairs of its specialised committees and comissions:
Juan José Durán Valsero (Spain) – Chairman of the Scientific & Technical Committee
Joëlle Darricau (France) – Chairwoman of the Prehistory Commission
Rod Graves (USA) – Chairman of the Media, Public Relations & Resource Information Commission
The new Board will continue working to strengthen cooperation among show caves worldwide, promote the exchange of knowledge and experience, and support the sustainable management, conservation, education, and responsible development of underground heritage. We warmly welcome the new Board and Committee Chairs and look forward to a new four-year period of cooperation, new initiatives, and continued growth for our international show cave community. Congratulations to the new ISCA team for 2026–2030!