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

geomine@must.edu.mn

munkhtsetseg@must.edu.mn