Networking
Events
Non-Technical Program

Events

At GSA Connects 2026, the connections run deeper than the science. Our non-technical events are where the real layers of the geoscience community come to the surface. Come ready to dig in and have fun in Denver.

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Official GSA Event Locations

Main annual meeting events will take place at these venues.

Attend Non-Technical Events

Connect and network. There's more to Connects than technical learning.

GSA Connects Icebreaker

Presidential Address and Awards Ceremony

Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

Group Alumni Reception

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Ticketed Events

Explore a variety of special events at GSA Connects 2026. Be sure to purchase your tickets when you register, as space may be limited and events often sell out.

Paleontological Society

Business Meeting and Awards Reception Buffet

Sunday, 11 October | 6:30–10:30 p.m.

Mineralogical Society of America

Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, 13 October | Noon–1:30 p.m.

Opening Night

Icebreaker Reception

There's no better way to begin GSA Connects 2026 than surrounded by the people who share your passion for geoscience. The Icebreaker Reception is your first chance to meet new faces, catch up with familiar ones, and ease into the meeting in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Come as you are—great conversations are guaranteed.

Two GSA Connects 2025 attendees learn how to salsa at the Icebreaker Reception in San Antonio, TX.
Professional Development

GeoCareers Day

Sunday, 11 October | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

A dedicated event focused on career exploration and professional development, featuring workshops, mentor roundtables, and panel discussions designed to help students and early career professionals navigate career pathways in the geosciences. Sign up under “Ticketed Events” when you register for Connects. Cost: $20 (lunch included).

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The Reunion Starts Here

Alumni Night

Monday, 12 October

Alumni Night is at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Submit a space request to host your gathering and reconnect with your alumni during the excitement of the meeting.

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Three smiling GSA Connects 2025 attendees wearing lanyards and badges relax together at an outdoor rooftop bar during an evening networking event, with a glowing San Antonio city skyline visible behind them.

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.

Contact

Have questions about planning, scheduling, or attending an event?

Lindsey Henslee, Director of Meetings & Events

spacerequest@geosociety.org

GSA Meetings Department

meetings@geosociety.org
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