TULSA, Okla., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society
of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and the American Association of
Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) today announced an agreement to hold
joint annual meetings, the first of which will be held 26 September
to 1 October 2021, at the
Colorado Convention Center in
Denver, Colorado. This event will
mark the first time the two groups' annual conventions have been
held together since 1955.
The merger of AAPG's 2021 Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE)
and SEG's 2021 International Exhibition and 91st Annual Meeting
(SEG21) will result in one of the largest gatherings of earth
scientists and energy professionals in the world. The two events
will be fully integrated, online and in-person, with a
comprehensive technical program featuring more than 20 concurrent
technical sessions and a joint exhibition featuring the latest
geoscience products and technologies.
"We're looking forward to bringing SEG and AAPG members together
to exchange ideas and experiences," said SEG President Maurice Nessim. "It will be geosciences week in
Denver. Our focus on science, its
applications, and our community is what unites us in purpose and
makes this collaboration so powerful."
Better serving the needs of geoscientists in a rapidly changing
energy landscape and achieving synergies in event operations drove
the organizations' decision to hold integrated annual conventions.
The hybrid event format will permit speakers, exhibitors, and
attendees to participate at the Colorado Convention Center and online. The
combined program will continue to feature many of the elements that
attendees of both the AAPG and SEG conventions long have valued.
One registration will give delegates access to the core technical
sessions and exhibition and access to several ticketed training and
social events. Exhibitors and sponsors will benefit from access to
two audiences with a single engagement.
"Combining our annual events answers the stated wishes of our
members and our exhibition and sponsorship patrons," said AAPG
President Rick Fritz. "It also
represents a strategic response to shifting industry conditions. I
think our members and clients will enthusiastically embrace the
benefits of one annual meeting to connect with fellow
geoscientists."
The organizations' leaders expect the combined conventions to
further cement SEG's and AAPG's positions as the recognized global
leaders in the dissemination of high-quality applied geoscience
knowledge and data. The agreement is for five years, covering the
organizations' annual meetings through 2025.
About AAPG
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is one
of the world's largest professional geological societies. AAPG
works to advance the science of geology, especially as it relates
to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral
resources; to promote the technology of exploring for, finding, and
producing these materials in an economically and environmentally
sound manner; and to advance the professional well-being of its
members. AAPG was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in
Tulsa, Oklahoma; currently almost
one-third of members live outside the
United States.
About SEG
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is committed to
connecting and inspiring the people and science of geophysics. With
more than 13,000 members in 116 countries, SEG provides educational
and technical resources to the global geosciences community through
publications, books, events, forums, professional development
courses, young professional programs, and more. Founded in 1930,
SEG fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics in the
exploration and development of natural resources, characterization
of near surface, and mitigation of earth hazards. For more
information, visit www.seg.org.
Contact:
Stephanie
Moore
SEG, Director of Marketing & Communications
305961@email4pr.com
+1.918.497.5547
Grant M. Smith
AAPG, Product Marketing Specialist
305961@email4pr.com
+1.918.560.9421
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