Schedule at a Glance

Welcome to IMAGE '26, the premier international meeting where industry leaders, innovative thinkers, and geoscientists converge to shape the future of energy. This vibrant event is a hub for exploring emerging topics like AI, digitalization, and carbon management. With over 1,200 presentations, dynamic panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, attendees can exchange ideas, uncover solutions, and forge valuable connections. Join us as we collaborate and inspire one another to navigate the evolving landscape of geoscience and energy together!

Saturday, 15 August
Times subject to change * All scheduled times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST) / UTC-6.
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Satellite Registration (Marriott Marquis Hotel)
Sunday, 16 August
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Satellite Registration (Marriott Marquis Hotel)
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Preconvention Short Courses
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Preconvention Field Trips
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium (SLS) - Day 1
Monday, 17 August
7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Preconvention Short Courses
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Satellite Registration (Marriott Marquis Hotel)
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium (SLS) - Day 2
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. SEG Council Meeting and Presidential Address
1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. From Bedrock to Bottle: Geology in the Glass
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. The Leading Edge Editorial Board Meeting
2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Women’s Network Panel
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. SEG Geophysics Editors' Meeting
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Opening Session
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Exhibition and Icebreaker Reception
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Early Career Networking Reception
Tuesday, 18 August
7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Satellite Registration (Marriott Marquis Hotel)
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Oral and Poster Sessions
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. SEG Challenge Bowl World Finals
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pavilion Theatre Presentations
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Geothermal HUB Presentations
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. SEG Technical Standards Committee Meeting
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. All-Convention Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. SEG Foundation Donor Luncheon (by invitation only)
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. SEG Near-Surface Geophysics Technical Section Business Meeting
1:20 p.m.–5:20 p.m. Oral and Poster Sessions
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. New Technology Showcase
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Early Career Speed Mentoring
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. End-of-Day Reception
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. SEG Geoscientists without Borders Reception
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. SEG Gravity and Magnetics Committee Meeting
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. SEG Passive Seismic Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. AAPG Honors & Awards Ceremony
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. SEG Honors & Awards Ceremony
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. SEG Near-Surface Geophysics Technical Section Reception
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. SEPM Research Group Meetings
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. AAPG/SEG Presidents’ Reception (by invitation only)
Wednesday, 19 August
7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Oral and Poster Sessions
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. ICEG Meeting
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. SEG EVOLVE Carbon Solutions & Energy Exploration
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. AAPG Foundation Forum
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pavilion Theatre Presentations
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Geothermal HUB Presentations
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CAN (Career Advancement Network) Hiring Event
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. AAPG Division of Professional Affairs (DPA) Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Women’s Network Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. SEG Gravity and Magnetics Luncheon
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. SEG Near-Surface Hydrogeophysics Meeting
1:20 p.m.–5:20 p.m. Oral and Poster Sessions
1:20 p.m.–5:20 p.m. Discovery Thinking Forum
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. New Technology Showcase
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. End-of-Day Reception
5:25 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Michel T. Halbouty Lecture
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Alumni Receptions
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. AAPG Foundation Chairman’s Reception (by invitation only)
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. AGU-SEG Collaboration Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. AAPG/SEG Latin America and Caribbean Reception
Thursday, 20 August
7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Women’s Networking Breakfast at Phoenicia Market
7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Oral and Poster Sessions
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. SEG Applied Sciences Educational Program (ASEP)
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Pavilion Theatre Presentations
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Geothermal HUB Presentations
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. SEG Development and Production Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. AAPG Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG) and AAPG Energy and Minerals Division (EMD) Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. SEG Mining and Mineral Exploration Luncheon
1:20 p.m.–4:50 p.m. Oral and Poster Sessions
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. SEG Mining and Mineral Exploration Committee Meeting
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. SEG CO2 Research Sub-Committee Meeting
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. SEG Development and Production Committee Meeting
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. SEG Research Committee Meeting
Friday, 21 August
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Postconvention Field Trip
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Postconvention Workshops

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Opening Session

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Networking Receptions

IMAGE at a Glance

Large crowd of people at a conference or event on a blue carpeted floor, conversing and mingling.

7,800+

Attendees
Two people on stage at an “Image” conference, talking in front of a screen with the event logo and a starry background.

1,100+

Presentations
An overhead view of a convention hall with various booths and signage; the focus is on booths and construction.

200+

Exhibitors
Hotel courtyard lined with flags; cafe tables with umbrellas; multi-story building.

83

Countries Represented