Events

Come to beautiful northeast Tasmania, see some fantastic geology, evaluate new field education methods, and interact with other Earth science educators in an informal environment. Fieldwork is a cornerstone of Earth science education and undergraduate students today must not only master traditional geological field skills but also need to be familiar with a wide range of new and emerging technologies such as: • UAVs (drones) • Digital field data recording • Portable analytical tools • Photogrammetry and laser scanning • Integration of geophysical data • Augmented and virtual reality

Investing in African Mining Indaba is the worlds largest mining investment conference, dedicated to the capitalisation and development of mining in Africa.

The Centre for Exploration Targeting and the School of Earth Sciences are pleased to announce the "Recent Advances in Economic Geology Symposium" which will be held from 17th - 20th of February 2020, at The University of Western Australia. This has been very successful in the past and 2020 is a timely renewal of the event. The 4 day symposium will showcase some of our most recent research advances.

PDAC: The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is the leading convention for people, companies and organizations in, or connected with, mineral exploration. In addition to meeting over 1,100 exhibitors, 2,500 investors and 25,800 attendees from 132 countries, you can also attend technical sessions, short courses and networking events. The four-day annual convention held in Toronto, Canada, has grown in size, stature and influence since it began in 1932 and today is the event of choice for the world’s mineral industry.

India, with the scientific support of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be hosting the 36th IGC at Delhi during 2-8 March 2020. With as many as 12 Plenary Talks by outstanding geoscientists from across the globe, 44 science themes, 71 exciting field trips spread in India and neighboring countries, a far-reaching Geohost Program, a massive Geoexpo, and many other attractions, the Congress promises to be a truly memorable experience.

Once in a decade, the CSPG, CSEG and CWLS partner with GAC, MAC and IAH to bring together a fully integrated geoscience program. GeoConvention 2020 is your once-in-a-decade opportunity to learn and knowledge share with a wide variety of earth science professionals. Whether your focus is petroleum, base and precious metals, geophysics, groundwater, bedrock and seabed mapping, geohazards, uranium or environmental remediation, GeoConvention 2020 will present the latest developments across a complete spectrum of Earth Science professionals. This is your ultimate opportunity to gain insight to your profession and the earth, sharing experiences and knowledge with your pears from across Canada and the world.

The Economic Geology Research Centre (EGRU) at James Cook University, in association with the Geological Survey of Queensland are hosting the second workshop on the Minerals Systems of the Mount Isa Inlier, in Cloncurry. This is the fourth in the series of workshops that aim to bring together academia and industry for a series of technical talks, from invited speakers, to showcase the diverse deposits of the region.

Goldschmidt is the foremost annual, international conference on geochemistry and related subjects, organized by the Geochemical Society and the European Association of Geochemistry.

Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more information.

Showcasing the Australian resources sector to the world

The premier international symposium dedicated to Precambrian geoscience, and specifically the Archean, will be held in Perth at the University of Western Australia from July 14 – 16, 2020.

Target 2020: Innovating now for our future The Target 2020 conference organised by Geoconferences (WA) will be held at the Uniclub at the University of Western Australia on the 17th of July, 2020 in Perth, Western Australia following the 6th Archean International Symposium. Following the success of Target 2017, Geoconferences is organising Target 2020 in collaboration with the Centre for Exploration Targeting to showcase innovations developed to aid discovery of new tier-one deposits and broaden the exploration space under cover. Target 2020 will focus on all aspects of mineral exploration and provide a unique opportunity to workshop solutions to the mineral industry challenges that lie ahead.

ICESES 2020: International Conference on Earth Sciences and Exploration Seismology aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Earth Sciences and Exploration Seismology. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Earth Sciences and Exploration Seismology.

In September 2020, the Bowen Basin Geologist’s Group (BBGG) will conduct its 8th Bowen Basin Symposium titled “Beyond 2020: The Future of Coal”. The Bowen Basin Symposium is held once every 5 years and has been a resounding success since its inception in 1985. The Symposium usually attracts over 500 delegates and aims to foster the exchange of ideas for the solution of common problems and challenges; and to maintain an awareness of new technologies provided through oral and poster presentations and trade displays.

The road to Houston in 2020 is filled with opportunity. Take the driver’s seat as an exhibitor or sponsor at the world’s premier geophysical event. Secure your spot now as an exhibitor or sponsor at the SEG 90th Annual Meeting and Exhibition for your chance to reach the industry’s most influential leaders of today and tomorrow. Several levels and opportunities are available to stand out and power forward as we discover new roads for the future of geophysics together.

Important Dates 2 November 2020 - Call for Abstracts 12 April 2021 - Online registration open 3 May 2021 - Deadline for abstract submission 1 September 2021 - Deadline for early bird registration 15 November 2021 - 16th SGA Biennial Meeting