December 1, 2026 to December 2, 2026 | SMX Lanang, Davao City
This year’s theme, “Bridging Regions, Advancing Geoscience,” reflects a simple truth: the Earth does not recognize borders. Tectonic systems, mineral resources, and geohazards are all deeply interconnected, and addressing today’s most pressing geological challenges requires the same level of connection within our scientific community.
Geoscience is advancing at an unprecedented pace. To keep up—and lead—we must break down silos not only between disciplines, but also across regions. GeoCon 2026 is committed to building stronger bridges that will move our field forward.
Strengthening Regional Collaboration
We are fostering deeper partnerships across the ASEAN region and beyond, promoting the open exchange of data, expertise, and best practices. Through collaboration, we can better address shared geological challenges and improve outcomes for all communities.
Driving Technological Integration
From advanced geostatistical modeling to machine learning applications in resource estimation and exploration, geoscience is being transformed by technology. GeoCon 2026 highlights how these innovations are reshaping efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in the field.
Advancing Sustainable Futures
Geoscience plays a vital role in the global transition toward sustainability. This includes supporting responsible resource development, enabling clean energy transitions, strengthening climate resilience, and improving disaster risk reduction strategies for vulnerable regions.
As one community, we recognize that the challenges of tomorrow cannot be solved with the isolated knowledge of yesterday. By bridging regions and disciplines, we unlock the collective intelligence needed to push the frontiers of geoscience forward.
Whether you are an academic presenting cutting-edge research, an industry professional managing complex geological systems, or a student entering the field, GeoCon 2026 welcomes you.
Join us for technical sessions, keynote talks, and meaningful networking opportunities. The conversations we begin here will help shape the future of our profession.
Welcome to GeoCon 2026.
September 2, 2024 | Heritage & Lodge Room, Manila ELKS Club, 7/F Corinthian Plaza Building 121 Paseo De Roxas St., Corner Legazpi St., Makati City
Date and Time: September 2, 2024, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Registration Fee: Member 200 | Non Member/ Guest 500
August 30, 2024 | Online
Webinar on the future of Water Management
Join us for an exclusive webinar on the future of water management!
Proper water management is crucial for the longevity of civil engineering structures. While traditional gravel has long been used for drainage, the demand for more efficient and durable solutions has led to the rise of drainage geocomposites.
Discover how the MacDrain series– an innovative and thoroughly tested range of drainage geocomposites- can optimize your projects by providing a lightweight, easy-to-install solution that reduces costs and enhances performance.
Date: August 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM Philippine Time
Register now: https://www.maccaferri.com/ph/webinar/eco-friendly-approach-to-water-management-in-structures/
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the benefits of MacDrain and how it’s transforming the industry. #MaccaferriPhilippines #Webinar #MacDrain
August 9, 2024 | Online
Webinar: UNESCO Global Geopark: Towards Geological Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Development
Join us for an insightful webinar on "UNESCO Global Geopark: Towards Geological Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Development" and discover the vital role of preserving our geological treasures in sustainable development. Don't miss out!
SCAN the QR CODE and register for the webinar. Only 300 participants will be accommodated.
This is organized by the Geological Society of the Philippines in cooperation with the Philippine National Commission for UNESCO (UNACOM) and the Coordinating Committee for the Geoscience Programs in East and Southeast Asia (CCOP)
July 9, 2024 | NIGS Multipurpose Room
Antarctica and its Past Global Connections
On July 9 (Tuesday), 4 PM at the NIGS Multipurpose Room, the NIGS Lecture Series will feature a talk by Dr. John Encarnacion on “Antarctica and its Past Global Connections”. The poster is attached below. Dr. John Encarnacion is a professor and the Director of Undergraduate Geoscience Programs (Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) at Saint Louis University, Missouri, United States of America. Dr. Encarnacion specializes in various tectonic and petrologic topics dealing with subduction, magmatic, island arc, and continental growth, as well as ore deposits. His research has taken him to Antarctica, China, Iceland, Madagascar, the Philippines, and southern Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique). The NIGS Lecture Series is being held in partnership with NIGS. Feel free to disseminate this post. This talk is open to the general public. Coffee and biscuits will be available. See you there!
To Join via Zoom, please use the following credential:
Meeting ID: 997 7907 8237
Passcode: 62NIGSLEC
June 26, 2024 | Zoom
Save the date!
Join us for a special forum on June 26, 2024 (Wednesday) at 10 AM PST. The event is organized in partnership with Jacobs (CH2M) and will feature a talk titled "Sustainable Remediation: Understanding the Risks, Managing the Sites, and Application of Sustainability Principles in Site Cleanups" by Dr. Tom Simpkin.
The event is co-organized by the UP National Institute of Geological Sciences, Geological Society of the Philippines, National Research Council of the Philippines Division XII, UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management, and the Philippine Environmental Science Association.
Please scan the QR code or click the link to register: https://forms.gle/dUtYyvbHPnvDFqC79