ASEG Discover 2026 brings together the world of geophysics — from cutting-edge subsurface imaging to real-world exploration, energy transition, and environmental solutions. Join industry leaders, researchers, and innovators in Cairns for Australia’s premier applied geophysics conference.
Event: ASEG Discover 2026
Dates: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
Venue: Pullman Cairns International
Address: 17 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
DISCOVER returns for its second edition, building on the success of the inaugural event. The symposium is a leading regional forum dedicated to applied geophysics across the mining, energy, and near-surface industries. The program will feature keynote speakers, oral presentations, and workshops, with a strong focus on technical exchange, networking, and collaboration.
Exploration Geophysics — seismic, gravity, magnetic, and EM methods for resource discovery and subsurface imaging
Environmental and Engineering Geophysics — near-surface geophysics, geohazards, groundwater, and infrastructure applications
Computational Geophysics and Instrumentation — modelling, inversion, AI applications, and advances in geophysical sensors
Solid Earth Geophysics — earthquake mechanics, crustal deformation, plate tectonics, and mantle dynamics
Early Bird Registration Open — 14 November 2025
Call for Abstracts Open — 14 November 2025
Call for Workshops Close — 15 April 2026
Call for Abstracts Deadline — 1 June 2026
Author Submission Notifications — 15 June 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline — 15 June 2026
Standard Registration Opens — 16 June 2026
Symposium Begins — 26 October 2026
Featured speakers listed on the event site include:
Dr Mark McLean
Marina Costelloe
Lee Slater
Kerry Key
Attendees can view the program, register, and submit abstracts through the official DISCOVER 2026 event site. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available.
For full program information, speaker updates, accommodation, venue details, sponsorship opportunities, registration, and abstracts, visit the official DISCOVER 2026 website.
