CALL FOR SESSION AND WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

CALL FOR SESSION AND WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
GEOMINE 2026 Biannual International Conference
Organizer: Mongolian University of Science and Technology School of Geology and Mining Engineering
Conference Date & Location:October 08-09, 2026, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The GEOMINE 2026 Biannual International Conference Organizing Committee invites researchers, engineers, industry professionals, policymakers, educators, and innovators to submit proposals for thematic sessions and hands-on workshops.
GEOMINE 2026 is a major forum aimed at fostering international knowledge exchange and collaboration in geology, oil, drilling, geodesy, land management, mining engineering, geometallurgy, mineral processing, environmental monitoring, sustainable development, digital mining, and geo-science education.
1. Proposal Categories
A. Thematic Sessions
Thematic sessions may include:
- Scientific presentations
- Project results and case studies
- Expert panels
- Interdisciplinary thematic discussions
Suggested topics (not limited to):
- Regional geology
- Advanced methods in mineral exploration and geophysics
- Mine planning, modeling, and optimization
- Geotechnical, rock mechanics, and stability studies
- Mineral processing, geometallurgy, ore characterization
- Environmental impact assessment and monitoring technologies
- Mine closure, reclamation, and sustainable development solutions
- Digital mining: automation, artificial intelligence, smart systems
- Occupational safety and risk management
- Oil and gas
- Drilling
- Geodesy, Land management
- Mineral resource education and curriculum innovation
B. Hands-On Workshops
Workshops provide practical, participatory learning experiences. Examples include:
- Field excursion
- Software training
- Laboratory and field methodologies
- Safety simulations and risk assessments
- Data analysis, machine learning, and digital mining applications
- Curriculum development and innovative teaching methods
2. Proposal Submission Requirements
For Thematic Sessions:
- Session title
- Coordinators and affiliations
- 200–300-word session abstract
- Key topics and expected contributions
- Target audience
- Format (presentation, panel, mixed)
- Estimated number of participants
For Workshops:
- Workshop title
- Instructors and affiliations
- 200–300-word detailed description
- Workshop objectives and learning outcomes
- Required materials, equipment, software
- Duration (half-day/full-day)
- Maximum number of participants
3. Submission Procedures
- Proposal deadline: February 26, 2026
- Submission address: geomine@must.edu.mn
- Notification of acceptance: March 06, 2026
- Final program publication: March 16, 2026
4. Contact Information
Munkhtsetseg Oidov
School of Geology and Mining Engineering, Mongolian University of Science and Technology