Session 1: Mineralogical research and museums Systematic and regional mineralogy; nomenclature and classification; new minerals; symmetry and crystallography; crystal morphology; meteorites; gem minerals and aggregates; cave minerals; analytical techniques and methods. Session 2: Archaeomineralogy and cultural heritage Archaeological mineralogy; archaeogemmology; archaeometry. Session 3: Collection management and development Trends in mineralogical or complex geological and natural history museums; acquisition; conservation; unique samples; databases; computer and video applications. Session 4: Museums, environment and society History of mineralogical collections and museums; education; specific exhibits (archaeomineralogy; ecomineralogy; ethnomineralogy; biominerals and medical mineralogy; technical mineralogy); minerals and the arts; public relations; geoheritage and geotourism.