Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects 2026

Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects 2026 is a conference that explores geoscience research, Earth system processes, natural resources, environmental challenges, geoscience education, and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration across a wide range of geological disciplines.

Key Topics

• Continental drift and Earth system evolution
• Riverscapes dynamics, hazards, and human futures
• Continental scientific drilling
• Geology and society
• Geoscience education and workforce skills development
• Critical mineral resources and mineral exploration
• Geochronology and geologic time scales
• Structural geology and tectonics
• Environmental geoscience and hydrogeology
• Geomorphology and landscape evolution
• Geochemistry and mineral systems
• Remote sensing and geologic analysis
• Planetary geology and surface processes
• Paleontology and paleoecology
• Climate change and sedimentary records
• Geoinformatics and data science
• Geological mapping and field studies
• Natural hazards, earthquakes, and wildfire impacts
• Hydrology, water resources, and cold-region systems
• Science communication and public engagement

Who should attend

• Geoscience researchers
• Geologists and Earth scientists
• Environmental geoscience professionals
• Hydrogeologists
• Geoscience educators
• Graduate students
• Undergraduate students
• Early-career researchers
• Structural geologists and tectonics specialists
• Geochemists and mineral resource researchers
• Paleontologists
• Geoinformatics and data science professionals
• Planetary geologists
• Engineering geology specialists
• Science communication and policy professionals