Conferences in Geophysics

A curated overview of the most important recurring conferences in geophysics, near-surface geophysics, engineering geophysics, exploration geoscience, and related applied sciences. These events gather researchers, practitioners, equipment manufacturers, and service providers from around the world.

Major International Conferences

Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Annual Meeting

The largest global conference focused on exploration geophysics, seismic methods, subsurface imaging, and data processing. Includes technical sessions, workshops, and exhibitions.

European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) Annual Conference

Europe’s flagship geoscience and engineering event, covering geophysics, geology, energy, mining, environmental studies, and subsurface technologies.

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting

A broad Earth and planetary science conference that includes strong geophysics tracks: seismology, electromagnetics, geodynamics, geodesy, and near-surface applications.

Asia-Pacific Geoscience Conferences

Includes various regional events organized by SEG, EAGE, and local societies. Covers exploration, environmental, and engineering geophysics in the Asia-Pacific region.

Near-Surface & Applied Geophysics Conferences

EAGE Near Surface Geoscience Conference & Exhibition

Europe’s leading event dedicated to near-surface applications: groundwater, engineering, archaeology, environmental monitoring, and non-invasive site investigation.

SAGEEP – Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems

A major applied geophysics conference organized by the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS). Strong focus on GPR, EM, ERT, seismic for engineering, and geohazards.

NSG Regional Conferences

Regional near-surface meetings held under EAGE or EEGS, covering specific applications such as urban geophysics, UXO detection, and environmental studies.

Archaeology, Heritage & Geophysical Survey Conferences

International Conference on Archaeological Prospection

A central event for researchers and professionals using GPR, magnetometry, ERT, and other non-invasive methods for cultural heritage investigations.

CAA – Computer Applications & Quantitative Methods in Archaeology

Includes strong content on geophysical survey interpretation, GIS integration, and digital reconstruction methods.

Seismology & Earthquake-Related Conferences

Seismological Society of America (SSA) Annual Meeting

Covers earthquake seismology, ground motion modeling, hazard assessment, monitoring networks, and engineering seismology.

European Seismological Commission (ESC) General Assembly

Focuses on European seismicity, monitoring, data processing, and regional seismic hazard.

Marine & Offshore Geophysics Conferences

OTC – Offshore Technology Conference

Not geophysics-exclusive, but includes extensive sessions on marine seismic imaging, subsea characterization, and seafloor engineering.

Marine Geoscience & Technology Conferences

Various recurring international meetings focusing on offshore surveys, AUV/geophysical instrumentation, and underwater imaging.

Specialty & Focused Workshops

Workshops vary yearly but commonly include themes such as:

• Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) instrumentation and processing

• Electromagnetic induction and resistivity inversion

• Shallow seismic methods

• UXO and geohazard detection

• Time-lapse geophysics

• Machine learning in geophysics

• Monitoring of dams, tunnels, and infrastructure

• Forensic and police geophysics applications

These are typically hosted by SEG, EAGE, EEGS, SSA, or local geological societies.