A wide aerial view of a large lake surrounded by green woodland and rolling hills. The shoreline curves around several inlets, with patches of sandy or rocky banks visible along the water’s edge. The foreground shows a small peninsula covered in low vegetation, leading into calm, reflective blue water. In the distance, more forested hills and a small cluster of buildings are visible.

Water as a Critical Geological Resource

This 2-day, interdisciplinary meeting brings together geoscientists working across research, industry and governance to understand the critical role of water in Earth and built systems focusing on the following themes:

Water as a commodity, resource, or tool – from diverse sources and reservoirs to evolving uses in the Energy Transition and other diverse industries, in addition to the social impacts of this
Regulation, risk, and protection – impacts on communities and environments (natural, industrial and the built environment), and interdisciplinary engagement
Tools and data-driven approaches – developing AI digital tools and best practice
Education and skills pipeline – understanding engagement towards development of future skills

Highlight modern developments and opportunities relating to water as a geological resource.
Discuss interdisciplinary topics relating to the thematic sessions
Provide a platform for the community to network, discuss, and collaborate

Dr Michael Kehinde MBE CGeol - Hydrogeologist, Environment Agency
Phil Merrin - Strategic Hydrogeology team lead, Severn Trent Water

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Call for Abstracts

The call for abstracts is now open. You can submit your abstract at the link below:

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The deadline for abstract submissions is Monday 25 May 2026

Gold Sponsor

Stuart Wells Limited

Stuart Wells Limited are a specialist dewatering and groundwater management contractor. With 40 years' experience working on projects of all scales throughout the United Kingdom and Overseas. We have a skilled and experienced technical design and contract management team together with a skilled and trained site workforce to undertake works to a high standard, within programme and on budget. Our principal areas of expertise are: Groundwater Management, Dewatering Design, Construction Dewatering, Groundwater Monitoring, Groundwater Remediation, Pumping and Permeability Tests and suppliers of Geotechnical Materials. We provide full in-house capability, with design and analysis, installation, equipment, testing and management of cost-effective groundwater control systems to the global construction industry.

Showcase your commitment to advancing cutting-edge science, align with sustainable energy transition goals and bolster your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. We understand that each organisation has unique objectives, and we welcome the opportunity to tailor bespoke packages to meet your specific needs.

For more information, please get in touch: sponsorship@geolsoc.org.uk

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In-person fees

Fellow £205

Non-Fellow £345

Student Member £40

Student Non-Member £80

Speaker (Fellow) £205

Speaker (Non-Fellow) £215

Speaker (Student Member) £40

Speaker (Student Non-Member) £70

Retired Fellow £205

Virtual fees

Fellow £95

Non-Fellow £155

Student Member £0

Student Non-Member £30

Speaker (Fellow) £90

Speaker (Non-Fellow) £120

Speaker (Student Member) £0

Speaker (Student Non-Member) £25

Retired Fellow £90

Corporate Patron discounts

We offer discounted rates for employee of companies that are part of our Corporate Patron programme, please email conference@geolsoc.org.uk for more information.

Group discounts

5–9 delegates: 10% off
10–14 delegates: 15% off
15 delegates or more: 20% off

Please contact conference@geolsoc.org.uk for any group bookings.

We offer discounted rates for those in developing countries. Please email conference@geolsoc.org.uk for more information