Networking
Networking

Connect. Grow. Thrive.

GSA Connects is where geoscientists come together in the most meaningful way. Whether you're reconnecting with alumni, meeting fellow students, exploring career opportunities at the GeoCareers Corner, or finding a mentor, the connections you make here have a way of lasting long after the meeting ends.

11-14 October 2026
Denver, Colorado, USA
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Non-Technical Program

Connect at GSA Connects

Have a great idea for a networking event, alumni gathering, mentoring session, or other non-technical activity at GSA Connects 2026? We want to hear from you! Submit your request and help shape the community experience at this year’s meeting. Let’s make it unforgettable—together!

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Explore All Non-Technical Events at GSA Connects

GSA Connects offers a full slate of non-technical events designed to complement your meeting experience. Explore what's available and plan your time in Denver beyond the sessions.

Icebreaker Reception

Saturday, 10 October | 5–7 p.m.

Kick off GSA Connects 2026 at the Icebreaker Reception—a gathering to meet new people, catch up with colleagues, and start the meeting together.

Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

Sunday, 11 October | 4:30–7 p.m.

The Exhibit Hall Opening Reception is your first chance to explore the exhibit hall, browse vendor booths, connect with colleagues, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate the start of an exciting week in Denver.

GeoCareers Corner

Explore career paths, meet with mentors, attend resume reviews, and connect with potential employers at the GeoCareers Corner—your hub for professional growth at GSA Connects 2026.

Alumni Events

Reconnect with classmates, faculty, and friends at our alumni events. Celebrate shared memories, grow your network, and strengthen ties with your geoscience community.

Group Meetups

Join group meetups to connect with peers who share your interests, background, or career goals. Build community, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Connect with Associated Societies

Meet leaders from GSA’s Associated Societies, explore collaboration opportunities, and discover how these groups support your professional journey within the broader geoscience community.

GSA Connects 2025: Memories Made, Moments Captured

You—our attendees—made GSA Connects 2025 a resounding success. We can’t wait to see you in Denver this October!

A smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendee leads a group of 3 people past the Registration area.
A GSA Connects 2025 poster presenter points to a section on their poster for two attendees who have stopped to examine the poster.
A Connects 2025 presenter faces the audience and looks out as they stand at the podium.
Several members of a band joyfully raise their arms as they perform at Connects 2025.
A Connects 2025 attendee places a pin the Baja California section of a world map projection to indicate their favorite geologic site.
A group of GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in the audience section of the Innovation Stage. Some wear headphones with glowing red earpieces.
Seven GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in purple camp chairs, some around tables, and relax while chatting with each other at the meeting. An orange tent has been placed atop green carpet in the background.
A smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendee leads a group of 3 people past the Registration area.
A GSA Connects 2025 poster presenter points to a section on their poster for two attendees who have stopped to examine the poster.
A Connects 2025 presenter faces the audience and looks out as they stand at the podium.
Several members of a band joyfully raise their arms as they perform at Connects 2025.
A Connects 2025 attendee places a pin the Baja California section of a world map projection to indicate their favorite geologic site.
A group of GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in the audience section of the Innovation Stage. Some wear headphones with glowing red earpieces.
Seven GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in purple camp chairs, some around tables, and relax while chatting with each other at the meeting. An orange tent has been placed atop green carpet in the background.
A smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendee leads a group of 3 people past the Registration area.
A GSA Connects 2025 poster presenter points to a section on their poster for two attendees who have stopped to examine the poster.
A Connects 2025 presenter faces the audience and looks out as they stand at the podium.
Several members of a band joyfully raise their arms as they perform at Connects 2025.
A Connects 2025 attendee places a pin the Baja California section of a world map projection to indicate their favorite geologic site.
A group of GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in the audience section of the Innovation Stage. Some wear headphones with glowing red earpieces.
Seven GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in purple camp chairs, some around tables, and relax while chatting with each other at the meeting. An orange tent has been placed atop green carpet in the background.
A smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendee leads a group of 3 people past the Registration area.
A GSA Connects 2025 poster presenter points to a section on their poster for two attendees who have stopped to examine the poster.
A Connects 2025 presenter faces the audience and looks out as they stand at the podium.
Several members of a band joyfully raise their arms as they perform at Connects 2025.
A Connects 2025 attendee places a pin the Baja California section of a world map projection to indicate their favorite geologic site.
A group of GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in the audience section of the Innovation Stage. Some wear headphones with glowing red earpieces.
Seven GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit in purple camp chairs, some around tables, and relax while chatting with each other at the meeting. An orange tent has been placed atop green carpet in the background.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee sits in a red motorized scooter as they are interviewed. Behind them is a white backdrop accented at the bottom by a green mountain range. Various lighting equipment and the interviewer is in the foreground.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees stand and pin a large, printed poster to a black poster stand.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee stands in front of a glass wall at the entrance of the San Antonio Convention Center. A large GSA Connects sign affixed to the building is in the background and displays above them.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees dance at the outdoor icebreaker event. Additional attendees stand in the background amongst the patio's stone pillars that are lit with purple uplights.
Three smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees hold a variety of colorful badge ribbons as they stand in front of the Registration area of the meeting.
Four smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit at a table and face the camera as they network at a meeting event.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee beams with a smile as they stand near a meeting stage. Three attendees in the background sit in chairs on a platform.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee sits in a red motorized scooter as they are interviewed. Behind them is a white backdrop accented at the bottom by a green mountain range. Various lighting equipment and the interviewer is in the foreground.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees stand and pin a large, printed poster to a black poster stand.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee stands in front of a glass wall at the entrance of the San Antonio Convention Center. A large GSA Connects sign affixed to the building is in the background and displays above them.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees dance at the outdoor icebreaker event. Additional attendees stand in the background amongst the patio's stone pillars that are lit with purple uplights.
Three smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees hold a variety of colorful badge ribbons as they stand in front of the Registration area of the meeting.
Four smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit at a table and face the camera as they network at a meeting event.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee beams with a smile as they stand near a meeting stage. Three attendees in the background sit in chairs on a platform.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee sits in a red motorized scooter as they are interviewed. Behind them is a white backdrop accented at the bottom by a green mountain range. Various lighting equipment and the interviewer is in the foreground.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees stand and pin a large, printed poster to a black poster stand.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee stands in front of a glass wall at the entrance of the San Antonio Convention Center. A large GSA Connects sign affixed to the building is in the background and displays above them.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees dance at the outdoor icebreaker event. Additional attendees stand in the background amongst the patio's stone pillars that are lit with purple uplights.
Three smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees hold a variety of colorful badge ribbons as they stand in front of the Registration area of the meeting.
Four smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit at a table and face the camera as they network at a meeting event.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee beams with a smile as they stand near a meeting stage. Three attendees in the background sit in chairs on a platform.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee sits in a red motorized scooter as they are interviewed. Behind them is a white backdrop accented at the bottom by a green mountain range. Various lighting equipment and the interviewer is in the foreground.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees stand and pin a large, printed poster to a black poster stand.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee stands in front of a glass wall at the entrance of the San Antonio Convention Center. A large GSA Connects sign affixed to the building is in the background and displays above them.
Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees dance at the outdoor icebreaker event. Additional attendees stand in the background amongst the patio's stone pillars that are lit with purple uplights.
Three smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees hold a variety of colorful badge ribbons as they stand in front of the Registration area of the meeting.
Four smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees sit at a table and face the camera as they network at a meeting event.
A GSA Connects 2025 attendee beams with a smile as they stand near a meeting stage. Three attendees in the background sit in chairs on a platform.
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