Home Geosymposium 2026 Schedule of Events


Schedule of Events:

View this years’ program here

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.
  • 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.