Cutting-edge technical sessions. Top-tier professional development. Unforgettable field experiences. GSA Connects delivers everything you need to advance your geoscience career—all in one place.
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At GSA Connects, the layers run deep—cutting-edge technical sessions, exciting field trips, a dynamic trade show, prestigious awards, and networking opportunities that lay the groundwork to help you connect and grow your career.
Engage with groundbreaking research and emerging trends in geoscience through hundreds of technical sessions led by experts across disciplines—designed to inspire, inform, and spark new ideas.
Experience geology in action with expert-led field trips that take you into the heart of remarkable landscapes—offering hands-on learning and unforgettable insights into Earth’s dynamic processes.
Enhance your skills with GSA’s short courses—intensive, expert-led training sessions designed to deepen your knowledge, build new competencies, and advance your career in the geosciences.
Don’t miss the Pardee Keynotes—high-impact, forward-thinking presentations by leading scientists, exploring critical geoscience topics that shape our understanding of Earth and its future.
Students and early career professionals can build skills, expand their networks, and gain exposure through mentoring, career workshops, special sessions, and tailored events designed just for them.
Get in front of 5,000+ geoscientists from 50 countries in one of the most active exhibit halls in the industry. With 23 hours of exhibition time and flexible sponsorship packages, the opportunity here is unmatched.
You—our attendees—made GSA Connects 2025 a resounding success. We can’t wait to see you in Denver this October!

























































