Geology conferences

Explore the evidence used to characterize gemstones and establish their origin. Research presentations examine museum collections, geographic attribution, diamond properties and newly documented gem deposits, alongside jewellery history and market developments. Analytical case studies include spectroscopy and chemistry of Ethiopian copper-bearing tourmalines, investigations of Letšeng type IIa diamonds and provenance research on emeralds and gold. 7–8 November, 09:00–17:00, with breakfast and registration from 08:00; Europe/London (GMT, UTC+00:00). Tickets are paid and vary by membership or student category. Separate workshops on adjacent dates require their own bookings.

AGU26 brings the Earth and space science community to San Francisco on 7–11 December 2026 for research presentations, scientific exchange, workshops and professional development. The programme spans Earth, planetary and space sciences, with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. The organizer lists 29 September as the late-breaking abstract deadline; the standard abstract round has already closed. The official event site provides registration, travel and programme updates for the meeting at the Moscone Center.

The congress examines Quaternary environmental and human history and its practical relevance to society. Themes include climate archives, geological hazards, sediments and heritage, the Anthropocene, chronology, data synthesis and modelling. Studies of glaciers, rivers, deserts, wetlands and coasts connect past changes with questions about present food, water, environmental and settlement security. Scientific presentations are accompanied by workshops and optional excursions through Indian geological and archaeological settings. Presenters must pay by 30 October 2026; field-trip registration also closes that day. Delayed and onsite registration continues through the congress closing date.

The meeting brings scientists, students and other fossil specialists together to discuss vertebrate palaeontology in western North America and the wider region specified by the association. Research talks and posters cover discovery, preparation, conservation, education and collection practice. The programme includes museum collections access, a separately priced fossil-scanning workshop and an optional trip to Hagerman Fossil Beds. Referenced specimens must be deposited in permanent repositories.

The congress brings palaeontologists together to examine fossil evidence for the history of life, changing environments and the development of biodiversity. Research presentations and interdisciplinary discussion connect Asian discoveries with broader evolutionary questions. Organized with Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Society and partner universities under the Asian Palaeontological Association, it welcomes established researchers, students and early-career scientists. Optional excursions investigate marine and terrestrial fossil records across Thailand.

The conference examines the Moon and other planetary bodies through oral and poster presentations grouped into topical symposia and problem-focused sessions. Researchers from across the international planetary-science community submit abstracts for review based on scientific quality and relevance. Special sessions and associated events support exchange of new findings, methods and interpretations. The meeting offers both attendance in Texas and virtual participation.

The meeting combines research presentations, posters and practical workshops on fossil preparation and collections methods. Its 2027 symposium examines how preparation and conservation can support education and public engagement from the beginning of a project. Topics include photogrammetry, replica production, three-dimensional printing, teaching collections and travelling exhibits. Remote participants can access presentations, digital posters and live questions; some workshops also offer remote access, while all are available in person. Abstracts and workshop proposals are due by 23:59 US Central Time on 1 November 2026.

EGU 2027 meets in Vienna and online, 4–9 April, covering Earth, planetary and space sciences. Abstract deadline: 12 January 2027. The European Geosciences Union hosts scientific sessions, short courses and geoscience panels at the Austria Center Vienna and online. Abstract submissions, support applications and author invitation-letter requests begin on 28 October 2026. Financial-support applications close on 1 December 2026 at 13:00 CET; abstracts close on 12 January 2027 at 13:00 CET. Reduced early registration ends on 8 March 2027. The session-proposal stage closed on 23 September 2026. The organizer also publishes separate townhall and splinter-meeting milestones.

The meeting treats subduction-zone hazards as connected components of the Earth system. Deformation, faulting, mineral reactions and fluid movement link trenches, volcanic arcs and the mantle, while earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and eruptions can trigger one another. Researchers will integrate geology, geophysics, geochemistry and geodynamics across scales to understand cascading hazards, improve forecasting and relate deep processes to surface landscapes and climate-linked risks. Attendance applications are reviewed and capacity may fill before the application deadline.

The meeting examines how quantitative geological dating establishes the sequence, duration and causes of Earth and planetary processes. Contributions span tectonics, magmatism, sedimentary records, biological history, planetary evolution and mineral formation. Researchers will compare analytical, computational and calibration methods, identify limitations of current infrastructure and technology, and discuss how complementary dating approaches can test time-dependent models. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

This meeting connects mineral-deposit researchers with industry and government geoscientists through technical sessions, keynotes, student activities and field-based learning. It focuses on scientific advances in ore deposits and their geological setting, with field trips examining major Australian and regional mineral provinces. The meeting provides opportunities to compare research approaches and build collaborations across fundamental geoscience and mineral exploration. Abstract submissions open on 1 November 2026 and close on 19 February 2027; registration opens on 2 January 2027.

Organized by the M-FED27 Organising Committee, the conference examines microbial deposits from modern environments to the deep geological record. It combines sedimentology, geomicrobiology, geochemistry, mineralogy and petrology across field, laboratory and molecular scales. Contributions address how microbialites form and change, methods for studying them and environmental applications. Talks and posters are supplemented by workshops and optional field excursions; reduced prices support early-career participation.