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From the Annual Meeting to a global series of workshops, forums, and seminars, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) produces and partners on events designed to facilitate learning, networking, and new business development.

June 12 - 12, 2026   Virtual

Hyperspectral Data Usage: From Satellite Data to Drill Core

Join us for a global exploration of hyperspectral technology. Whether you are working on greenfield projects in the Americas or managing brownfield operations in Africa, the ability to translate spectral data into geological insight is a game-changer.


June 16 - 17, 2026   Banff, Alberta, Canada

SEG/SPE Injection-Induced Seismicity Workshop

This important Injection-Induced Seismicity Workshop series returns to Banff for continued discussions of state-of-the-art understanding, regulations, and management of injection-induced seismicity.


June 19 - 19, 2026   Virtual

Non-Invasive Geophysical Monitoring of Crude Oil Contaminant in Coastal Soils – A Laboratory Sandbox Study

This webinar explores whether Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI)—a high-resolution geophysical technique—can bridge the gap, specifically when faced with the complex salinity and saturation levels of coastal sands.


June 22 - 24, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC)

The Integrated Event for Unconventional Resource Teams


June 23 - 23, 2026   Virtual

Seismic Characterization of Mine Tailings Using Combined Fibre-optic Sensing and Nodal Recorders: Field Examples from Sweden and Canada

As the mining industry shifts toward more responsible and lower-impact practices, mine tailings are increasingly regarded as a secondary mineral resource. However, poor knowledge of subsurface geometry and internal heterogeneity at historical tailings sites leads to uncertainties in resource estimates.


June 25 - 26, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

Data Driven Oil & Gas USA 2026

Data Driven Oil & Gas USA brings together 350+ leading upstream innovators and digital experts to explore data-driven strategies that maximize production and foster innovation in the oil and gas industry.


June 29 - July 2, 2026   Virtual

Virtual: Projecting the Future of Subsurface Characterization with Seismology: Technical Dialogues from the Next Generation of Geoscientists

Create a platform for students and early-career professionals who cannot attend the annual IMAGE conference in person but want to share their research and interact with more experienced colleagues within the SEG community.


June 29 - July 2, 2026   University Park, Pennsylvania, USA

Smart CCUS: Geophysical Innovations for Subsurface Energy and Carbon Management

The workshop responds to growing demand for rigorous, field-ready geophysical solutions that blend AI/ML with established methods to enhance monitoring, risk assessment, and site integrity across the project lifecycle.


June 30 - July 2, 2026   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2nd Advances in Geophysical Solutions for Complex Geological Settings Workshop

This workshop is especially timely as the global energy transition demands more efficient discovery of hydrocarbons and alternative energy source, deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS), and search for critical mineral resources, all of which require innovative geophysical approaches in complex settings.


July 13 - 16, 2026   Virtual

Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Surface and Borehole Seismic Applications

This course initially covers how and what fiber optic cables record, their sensitivity and how they can be used. Next, we cover seismic wave propagation and what FO DAS measures. Then we will look at acquisition and processing of the data, and multiple field data applications. As such this course will cover the full spectrum of FO DAS theory and applications.


July 20 - 22, 2026   Boise, Idaho

SEG/AGU Hydrogeophysics Workshop

The goal of the fourth Hydrogeophysics workshop is to bring researchers from both applied geophysics and hydrology communities together to share the most recent advances in the field of hydrogeophysics.


July 21 - 22, 2026   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

SEG/SPE Workshop: Fibre for the Future: AI-Driven Intelligence for Exploration, Production & Development

Fibre‑optic sensing has rapidly evolved into a transformative technology for exploration, development, and production. Its ability to deliver continuous, high-resolution measurements of temperature, acoustics, and strain enables operators to monitor wells, reservoirs, and infrastructure with unprecedented detail.


August 14 - January 16, 2026   Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

GeoSciEd-X

GeoSciEd is an international conference held every four years which focuses on Geoscience Education.


August 14 - 16, 2026   Wuhan, China

2026 SEG International Workshop on Geothermal

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August 16 - 17, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

SC-05: Converted Waves for Land and OBN Data: Prestack Imaging and Joint Inversion

This course covers the background and fundamentals of elastic properties and the full range of applications from acquisition, processing, and illumination to prestack migration, inversion, and interpretation.


August 16 - 17, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

SC-04: Probabilistic Deep Learning Inversion for Critical Mineral Exploration

This two-day short course introduces geoscientists to the latest deep generative models for solving geophysical inverse problems in critical mineral exploration.


August 16, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

SC-02: Using All Your Data: Integration of Geology and Geophysics

This short course highlights a range of approaches for the integration of geology, geophysics, and neighboring disciplines and illustrates benefits of bringing these disciplines together.


August 16, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

SC-03: Theory and Practice of Large Language Models for the Geoscientist

This course teaches the beginner both the theory and practice of LLMs in solving Geoscience problems.


August 17, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

SC-12: Economic Analysis and Decision Modeling

This course will cover the economic analysis and decision modeling concepts and methodologies used in the financial evaluation of oil and gas wells and projects.


August 17, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

SC-10: Fundamentals of Seismic Attributes and Attribute-Driven Machine Learning for Seismic Interpretation

How do we choose the right seismic attributes for machine learning? Join us as we demystify data conditioning, multi attribute analysis, supervised vs. unsupervised workflows, and how to map geologic objectives with confidence.


August 17, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

SC-11: Full-Waveform Inversion in Practice: Black Box or Pandora’s Box?

The course targets a range of experience levels, from students and young professionals to more experienced practitioners, looking to deepen their understanding of current full-waveform inversion (FWI) implementations and FWI products.


August 17 - 20, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA


September 10 - 12, 2026   Shenzhen, China

2026 SEG 2nd Workshop on Fiber Optics Sensing

This workshop will focus on the latest optical sensing technology and explore high-value use cases that are driving innovation adoption.

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September 14 - 16, 2026   Tashkent, Uzbekistan

GEOMIN Conference: Advancing Mineral Exploration through AI and Digital Transformation

GEOMIN is a pioneering geoscience and mining symposium hosted by the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) and organized by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG). It brings together global mining leaders, geoscience innovators, researchers, and academics for a powerful exchange of ideas, insights, and solutions.

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September 17 - 19, 2026   Beijing, China

2026 SEG 6th International Workshop on Mathematical Geophysics

This workshop aims to explore how these modern AI tools can address core challenges in geophysics. By integrating large-scale learned representations with physical modeling and mathematical constraints, foundation models have the potential to provide more robust, transferable, and computationally efficient solutions than traditional workflows

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September 23 - 25, 2026   Bengaluru, India

Transforming Energy Exploration: Technology, Sustainability, and Innovation Symposium

This symposium will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policy influencers to explore emerging trends shaping the future of energy exploration.


September 27 - 30, 2026   Sapporo, Japan

16th SEGJ International Symposium

New Frontiers in Geophysics: From Resources to Infrastructure


September 28 - 30, 2026   Abu Dhabi, UAE

Next Generation Geophysical Land & Shallow Water Acquisition Technologies

This workshop will explore key advancements in seismic acquisition and address how modern technologies are solving legacy challenges, particularly in sand dunes, dense infrastructure, transition zones and hybrid environments.


September 29 - 30, 2026   Virtual

Gen AI and LLMs for Geoscientists and Energy Professionals

By the end of the course, participants will gain a foundational understanding of LLMs, their capabilities and limitations, and actionable knowledge on leveraging GenAI for improved efficiency and innovation in subsurface exploration and reservoir management.


October 5 - 6, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA

Innovative and Integrated Solutions in Quantitative Interpretation (QI): Bridging Challenges with Advanced Seismic Technologies

This SEG workshop will focus on practical, decision-relevant advances in QI, emphasizing approaches that are physically grounded, uncertainty-aware, and demonstrably impactful to subsurface decisions.


October 6 - 8, 2026   Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

SEG | SPWLA Petrophysics Symposium: Applications for Reservoir Characterization and Development

This symposium aims to bring together geophysicists, petrophysicists, rock physicists, reservoir engineers, and researchers to share advances, challenges, and best practices in Seismic Petrophysics.

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October 6 - 8, 2026   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Geophysical Applications for Exploration & Development in Shallow Water & Transition Zones

Join us to discover the latest breakthroughs in geophysical innovation. We’ll highlight cutting‑edge survey‑design approaches, next‑generation seismic‑imaging techniques, multidimensional data integration, and AI/ML‑enabled workflows that are reshaping subsurface understanding.

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October 9 - 9, 2026   Virtual

4-Dimensional Seismology: New Dynamic Perspectives on Groundwater and Beyond

I will present ongoing efforts leveraging 4D seismic interferometry and scattered wavefields to understand the dynamics in fluid-rock systems associated with geothermal and volcanic systems.


October 9 - 11, 2026   Shaoshan, China

2026 SEG Workshop on Intelligent Geophysics for Safe Mineral Resources Exploration and Disaster Mitigation

As a fundamental method for subsurface resource detection and hazard identification, geophysical technology plays an irreplaceable role in various stages, including mineral resource reserve assessment, structural mapping, basin and aquifer characterization for brine resources, mined-out area detection, coal and groundwater hazard monitoring.

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October 11 - 13, 2026   Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Near Surface Modeling, Imaging, and Characterization

The objective of the 2026 workshop is to exchange fresh insights, showcase innovative methodologies, and address persistent challenges in exploration, mining, and geoengineering applications.


October 12 - 12, 2026   Al Ain, UAE

Seismic Methods for Urban Engineers

This course bridges the gap between applied geophysics and geotechnical engineering, providing practical tools for urban engineers.


October 13 - 14, 2026   Virtual

Managing Your Emotions and Wellbeing

In this workshop we address methods to be aware of our emotions and tools to reframe emotions in a positive way. We cover practical habits for mental hygiene, and how these habits improve the way we show up professionally and personally.


October 13 - 15, 2026   Al Ain, UAE

8th International Conference on Engineering Geophysics

On behalf of the higher committee at the UAEU, we are delighted to invite you to join us in the Eighth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics, 20–22 October 2026. To be held on UAEU campus in the Garden City of Al Ain, UAE.


October 15 - 16, 2026   Bangkok, Thailand

High-performance Geosciences: AI, HPC, and Scalable Workflows for Sustainable E&P

Beyond traditional E&P, the workshop addresses the industry’s evolving mandate by exploring Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), with a particular focus on applications of geophysical technologies for Measurement, Monitoring, and Verification (MMV).

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October 20 - 21, 2026   Virtual

Managing Your Activities and Interactions with Others 

We cover practical habits for mental hygiene, and how these habits improve the way we show up professionally and personally. These habits lead to a positive outlook, more harmonious interactions with others, and reduced stress.


October 20 - 21, 2026   Virtual

Introduction to Seismic Interpretation Using Deep Learning

This course aims at introducing the basics and fundamentals of deep learning (DL) and illustrating its values in assisting seismic interpretation. By completing this course, participants will (1) learn the basic DL concepts and principles, (2) get familiar with the DL pipelines for common seismic interpretation tasks through case studies, and (3) build their own DL algorithms through hand-on examples.


October 26 - 29, 2026   Virtual

Advances in Gravity and Magnetics for Exploration: From the Basics to New Applications

This course is designed for geologists and geophysicists with interests in potential fields and regional tectonics.


October 26 - 28, 2026   Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

SIGHT Symposium: Seismic Imaging & Geophysical HPC Technologies

The SIGHT Symposium brings together global experts at the intersection of seismic imaging and high-performance computing to address the growing complexity of subsurface exploration. The event will showcase advancements in imaging technologies, Full-Waveform Inversion (FWI), and scalable computational methods that are transforming how the subsurface is modeled, interpreted, and understood.

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October 26 - 29, 2026   Virtual

2026 Summit on Drone Geophysics

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October 27 - 29, 2026   Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Critical Minerals Forum

Explore critical mineral systems/occurrences via geophysics and geologic methodologies with a focus on imaging, integration and evaluation techniques that can be used to map, assess and ground-truth potential resources.

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November 3 - 4, 2026   Virtual

Rock Physics for Quantitative Reservoir Characterization in Exploration & Production

The course is suitable for geophysicists, geologists, petrophysicists, reservoir engineers, seismic interpreters, and technical professionals involved in exploration, appraisal, or development workflows.


November 5 - 6, 2026   Virtual

7th SEG Latin America Virtual Student Conference

This virtual conference is open to students studying at all Latin American universities. It is open to all final year undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students across Latin America.

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November 9 - 11, 2026   Galveston, Texas, USA

4D Forum – Insight to Actions

This event blends structured sessions with open, participant-driven discussions—creating an environment for both learning and networking, regardless of background.


November 10 - 12, 2026   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Integrated Geoscience Signatures for Critical Commodities: Acquisition | Processing | Interpretation

This workshop brings together regional and international experts in geology, geophysics, and mineral systems analysis to demonstrate how coordinated, multi-scale geoscience workflows can unlock mineral systems across the region.

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November 12 - 14, 2026   Hangzhou, China

SEG-GeoAI 2026 – The Next Generation of AI in Geophysics: From Automation to Intelligent Discovery

This workshop will summarize how AI has delivered value by automating workflows and reducing risk, before diving deep into the next frontier.

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November 17 - 19, 2026   Chengdu, China

International Geomechanics Conference (IGS)

IGS 2026 brings together a multidisciplinary community of researchers, engineers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, methods, and case studies addressing complex geomechanical challenges.

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November 30 - December 3, 2026   Virtual

Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics

virtual workshop will feature the latest science and innovation on integrating drones into geophysical studies through a three-day, online international conference.

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December 8 - 9, 2026   Muscat, Oman

New Advances in Seismic Interpretation

This workshop aims to highlight cutting-edge advancements in seismic interpretation, focusing on structural, stratigraphic, geomechanical, and petrophysical domains.


February 3 - 5, 2027   Houston, Texas, USA

NAPE Summit

NAPE is the energy industry’s marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing properties. NAPE is the ultimate venue for energy deals.

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March 16 - 18, 2027   Luanda, Angola

Realizing the Energy Potential of Angola Symposium

The symposium will highlight strategies to unlock the full resource potential of these basins by leveraging geoscience insights and integrating multidomain data to tackle exploration hurdles.

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April 6 - 8, 2027   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

8th International Symposium on Three-Dimensional Electromagnetics

The 8th International Symposium on Three-Dimensional Electromagnetics will be held from April 6 to 8, 2027 at the Hotel Laghetto Stilo Barra, located in the beautiful Barra da Tijuca neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


April 7 - 9, 2027   Houston, Texas, USA

Venezuela’s Subsurface Systems and Production Recovery Conference

This conference will bring together geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and industry leaders to discuss integrated subsurface characterization and production recovery strategies in Venezuela.

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May 3 - 5, 2027   Houston, Texas, USA

Offshore Technology Conference

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) brings together the brightest minds, boldest ideas, and most innovative technologies shaping the future of offshore development. As a truly global gathering, OTC empowers industry leaders, engineers, researchers, and decision-makers to share knowledge, spark collaboration, and drive responsible energy solutions.


May 3 - 5, 2027   Anchorage, Alaska, USA

North to the Geothermal Future: From Binary to Superhot in Alaska and Beyond 

Convened jointly by SEG and AGU, this meeting unites geoscientists and engineers around a shared goal: harnessing Earth's heat from hot springs to the magmatic hearth.

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June 7 - 11, 2027   Nové Hrady Castle, Czech Republic

Active and Passive Seismics in Laterally Inhomogeneous Media (APSLIM) III

The workshop is devoted to theoretical and computational aspects of seismic wave propagation in laterally inhomogeneous and otherwise complex media, as well as to passive seismics.

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August 30 - September 2, 2027   Houston, Texas, USA

International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy (IMAGE)

IMAGE is the world’s premier gathering for geoscientists, energy professionals, and industry leaders to connect and innovate.

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October 23 - 28, 2027   Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Exploration 27

Under the theme Frontiers in Exploration: Intelligence, Innovation, Collaboration, Exploration 27 will spotlight cutting-edge developments in geoscience, artificial intelligence, geophysics, geochemistry and responsible exploration strategies.

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August 12 - 20, 2028   Calgary, Alberta, Canada

38th International Geological Congress (IGC)

The International Geological Congress (IGC) is the premier conference for the advancement of global Earth Science.

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June 16 - 17, 2026   Banff, Alberta, Canada   View Details   Register Now

SEG/SPE Injection-Induced Seismicity Workshop



June 22 - 24, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA   View Details   Register Now

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC)



June 25 - 26, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA   View Details   Register Now

Data Driven Oil & Gas USA 2026



June 29 - July 2, 2026   University Park, Pennsylvania, USA   View Details   Register Now

Smart CCUS: Geophysical Innovations for Subsurface Energy and Carbon Management




July 20 - 22, 2026   Boise, Idaho   View Details   Register Now

SEG/AGU Hydrogeophysics Workshop



August 14 - January 16, 2026   Adelaide, South Australia, Australia   View Details   Register Now

GeoSciEd-X


August 14 - 16, 2026   Wuhan, China   View Details

2026 SEG International Workshop on Geothermal






August 17, 2026   Houston, Texas, USA   View Details   Register Now

SC-12: Economic Analysis and Decision Modeling





September 10 - 12, 2026   Shenzhen, China   View Details

2026 SEG 2nd Workshop on Fiber Optics Sensing



September 17 - 19, 2026   Beijing, China   View Details

2026 SEG 6th International Workshop on Mathematical Geophysics



September 27 - 30, 2026   Sapporo, Japan   View Details   Register Now

16th SEGJ International Symposium









October 11 - 13, 2026   Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia   View Details   Register Now

Near Surface Modeling, Imaging, and Characterization


October 12 - 12, 2026   Al Ain, UAE   View Details   Register Now

Seismic Methods for Urban Engineers


October 13 - 14, 2026   Virtual   View Details   Register Now

Managing Your Emotions and Wellbeing







October 26 - 28, 2026   Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia   View Details

SIGHT Symposium: Seismic Imaging & Geophysical HPC Technologies


October 26 - 29, 2026   Virtual   View Details

2026 Summit on Drone Geophysics


October 27 - 29, 2026   Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada   View Details

Critical Minerals Forum



November 5 - 6, 2026   Virtual   View Details

7th SEG Latin America Virtual Student Conference


November 9 - 11, 2026   Galveston, Texas, USA   View Details   Register Now

4D Forum – Insight to Actions




November 17 - 19, 2026   Chengdu, China   View Details

International Geomechanics Conference (IGS)


November 30 - December 3, 2026   Virtual   View Details

Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics


December 8 - 9, 2026   Muscat, Oman   View Details   Register Now

New Advances in Seismic Interpretation


February 3 - 5, 2027   Houston, Texas, USA   View Details

NAPE Summit


March 16 - 18, 2027   Luanda, Angola   View Details

Realizing the Energy Potential of Angola Symposium




May 3 - 5, 2027   Houston, Texas, USA   View Details   Register Now

Offshore Technology Conference



June 7 - 11, 2027   Nové Hrady Castle, Czech Republic   View Details

Active and Passive Seismics in Laterally Inhomogeneous Media (APSLIM) III


August 30 - September 2, 2027   Houston, Texas, USA   View Details

International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy (IMAGE)


October 23 - 28, 2027   Toronto, Ontario, Canada   View Details

Exploration 27


August 12 - 20, 2028   Calgary, Alberta, Canada   View Details

38th International Geological Congress (IGC)