Highlights
All events will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre unless otherwise noted.
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Forums and Special Sessions
Included with conference registration
- Plenary Session: African Energy, Global Impact
- Monday, 27 October • 08:00-09:45
- Forum: Geoscience Workforce of the Future – The Great Crew Change
- Monday, 27 Octoner • 13:45-17:00
- Lusi Mud Volcano: Earthquake or Drilling Trigger?
- Tuesday, 28 October • 13:45-15:30
- Forum: Global Climate Change as Viewed from an African Perspective
- Tuesday, 28 October • 19:00-21:00
- Forum: The Pivotal Role of the World’s Small and Independent Companies in the Exploitation and Future Exploration of Africa
- Wednesday, 29 October • 13:45-17:00
- Africa Deepwater Core Poster Session
- Monday, 27 October • 09:00-18:30
Tuesday, 28 October • 09:00-18:30
Wednesday, 29 Ocrober • 09:00-16:30
Special Events
Included with conference registration
- Opening Ceremony
- Sunday, 26 October • 17:00-18:15
- Icebreaker Reception
- Sunday, 26 Ocrober • 18:15-20:30
- Refreshment Breaks
- Monday, 27 October • 09:45-10:15 and 15:30-16:00
Tuesday, 28 October • 09:45-10:15 and 15:30-16:00
Wednesday, 29 October • 09:45-10:15 and 15:30-16:00 - End-of-Day Receptions
- Monday, 27 October • 17:30-18:30
Tuesday, 28 October • 17:30-18:30 - AAPG Energy Minerals Division (EMD) Reception
- Tuesday, 28 October • 18:00-19:00
- Sundowner
- Wednesday, 29 October • 17:30-18:30
Social Responsibility
Charged with finding ways for the conference to “give back” the Social Responsibility Sub-Committee has created initiatives, programs and other opportunities for attendees to assist on both a global and local level.
Luncheons
See links for details and additional fees
- Featured Speaker
- The Four-Billion-Year Existence of Life–Africa’s Role in Understanding This Remarkable Story
Monday, 27 October • 12:00-13:45 - AAPG Distinguished Lecturer
- Dilemmas in Trust
Tuesday, 28 October • 12:00-13:45 - Exhibitor-Sponsored
- Wednesday, 29 October • 12:00-13:45
Continuing Education
See links for details and additional fees
Field Trips
South Africa is a country of unrivaled geological splendor and our eight field trips have been carefully selected to complement the themes of this conference. Four pre-conference and four post-conference trips have been planned.
Short Courses
This extensive program has been designed to cater to the needs of student geoscientists to the seasoned professional. Nine pre-conference and six post-conference courses are offered.
Geological and Social Day Trips
These day-long excursions in and around Cape Town are ideal for the geoscientist and/or his guests. Three pre-conference and two post-conference trips are offered.