Student Events and Opportunities
GeoConvention Welcomes Students!
GeoConvention is focused on developing the future of the industry and students are a very important part of the future! GeoConvention offers students an exciting opportunity to learn and network with top industry professionals. There are is a number of activities and programs designed to enhance the student experience at the convention.
Mentorship
The GeoConvention mentorship program pairs you with an experienced GeoConvention leader, allowing an easy introduction to the conference and curated networking.
Travel Assistance Program
The GeoConvention committee, with support of our industry partners, is proud to offer the Student Travel Assistance Program to provide assistance to students traveling to GeoConvention from outside Calgary. Please click the button below to learn more and apply.
Student Lounge
GeoConvention 2026 is expanding its support for students and early‑career professionals with a dedicated lounge and programming stream designed to build practical skills and industry confidence. The Student Lounge will offer hands‑on career development opportunities – including Mock Interviews, an Ask‑Me‑Anything forum, Resume Rescue, and Elevator Pitch/Self‑Marketing coaching – guided by experienced industry mentors.
Complementing the lounge is an Early‑Career Workshop built around Modern Tools & Workflows – What New Grads Should Master Early, where participants will explore strategies for transitioning from university to industry, from understanding workflows and software to asking effective questions and building strong networking habits. The workshop also features interactive activities and a panel of leaders from oil and gas, mining, renewables, and hydrology, offering candid insights into early‑career success.
Together, these initiatives create a supportive environment that helps emerging professionals step confidently into the geoscience workforce.
Volunteer Opportunities
Students who volunteer a minimum of 8 hours will receive a $100 reimbursement for their time*. This initiative allows students to network with industry professionals on the exhibit floor and learn from the technical sessions for little or no cost. Please visit the volunteer page via the button below to learn more.
*you must be a member of one of the partner societies to qualify for reimbursement
Special Events
Challenge Bowl is an action-packed geoscience quiz game for geological and geophysical student members. Teams from across Canada compete for the grand prize: an expenses-paid trip to the SEG convention to compete against the best from SEG chapters around the world! Cheer on your favorite team, marvel at their knowledge and share their enthusiasm!
Networking Lunches are a perfect opportunity to meet your peers and industry professionals in a relaxed setting; enjoy a nice lunch and grow your network!