Boulder, Colo., USA: The Geological Society of America (GSA) invites scientists, researchers, and professionals from across the globe to submit abstracts for its annual meeting, GSA Connects 2026 , taking place 11–14 October 2026 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
Held annually, GSA Connects is one of the premier international gatherings in the geoscience community, offering a dynamic platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. This year’s meeting will focus on three key themes shaping the future of geoscience:
Celebrating a Century of Continental Drift: Understanding Earth in Motion
Riverscapes in Transition: Dynamics, Hazards, and Human Futures
Innovations in Exploration from Deep Earth to Deep Space
Abstracts are welcomed across a wide range of topics and may be submitted to nearly 200 specialized technical sessions. For research that does not align with a specific session, authors may submit under a general discipline. GSA Connects 2026 encourages participation from all corners of the scientific community. Learn more .
Final Submission Deadline: 6 August 2026
Submit Abstracts: https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technical-sessions/abstracts
Meeting highlights will include:
Pardee Keynote Symposia featuring invited speakers on transformative geoscience topics
Special Lectures and Presidential Address
A robust technical program with oral, lightning, and poster sessions spanning dozens of geoscience disciplines
Field experiences exploring the unique geology of Colorado's Front Range and surrounding areas
GSA is committed to hosting an inclusive, professional, and accessible meeting. Participants are expected to abide by GSA’s Events Code of Conduct. For ongoing updates and full meeting information, visit https://connects.geosociety.org .
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with more than 18,000 members across over 100 countries. As a leading voice for the geosciences, GSA advances the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and fosters collaboration among scientists, educators, and policymakers. GSA publishes Geology, the top-ranked geoscience journal, along with a diverse portfolio of scholarly journals, books, and conference proceedings—several of which rank among Amazon’s top 100 best-selling geology titles.
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