Schedule of Events:
The schedule for this years’ Geosymposium is as follows:
Thursday April 23rd , 2026
- 6:00 PM – Check-in
- 6:30 PM – Career Panel
- 7:30 PM – Reception/Networking
Friday April 24th , 2026
- 8:00 AM – Check-in
- 8:30 AM – Opening remarks
- 8:45 AM – Morning Keynotes Address:
- Camille Calimlim Touton, Advisory Board Member, UNLV College of Science, Former Commissioner for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- 9:30 AM – Oral Presentations Session I
- 10:45 AM – Booth/Networking break
- 11:00 AM – Poster Presentation Session I
- 12:30 PM – Break for Lunch
- 1:30 PM – Afternoon Keynotes Address
- Katie Chakhova, Permitting Specialist, Barrick
- Keynote Title: “Red Flags & Green Lights: The World of Mine Permitting” – A look at how we navigate the dynamic world of mine permitting through the mine life cycle to achieve success.
- Katie Chakhova, Permitting Specialist, Barrick
- 2:15 PM – Oral Presentations Session II
- 3:30 PM – Booth/Networking break
- 3:45 PM – Poster Presentation Session II
- 5:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
- 5:30 PM – Reception/Silent Auction Ends
Saturday April 25th , 2026
This years’ field trip is to the Valley of Fire.