The International Peat Congress (IPC) takes place every forth year. The theme of the 14th IPC is ”Peatlands in Balance” and its core will be presentations and documentation of the latest research results on peat and peatlands in the broadest sense from the boreal, temperate, and tropical regions of the world. The Congress will offer an excellent opportunity for all stakeholders – scientists, policy makers, and industry representatives – to meet and share new knowledge on all aspects of peat and peatlands.