In June 2026, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), the Société Géologique de France (SGF), and AVENIA, France’s competitiveness cluster for subsurface industries, will jointly organise the Geoscience Week 2026 in Pau, south of France.
The Geoscience Week will bring together two complementary events:
Geodays (16–17 June 2026). Organised by AVENIA, the Geodays are a leading business yearly convention for the subsurface sector, gathering the French and European geoscience community, including industry leaders, researchers, public authorities, and decision-makers. The event focuses on innovation, collaboration, and the valorisation of subsurface resources.
LearnGeo – Education & Careers in Geosciences (17–18 June 2026). This 2026 edition will target all education professionals who play a role in helping secondary school and university students choose their future study options. The 2028 edition will directly address pupils themselves.
Programme Highlights
Wednesday, 17 June 2026: Joint closing–opening cocktail
- A joint cocktail with keynote speeches marking the closure of the Geodays and the opening of LearnGeo.
- Possibility for educators, teachers and students to meet company representatives in the Geodays exhibition area.
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 10:00-18:00: LearnGeo 2026
- Plenary talks on geoscience careers.
- Meet-the-industry moments
- Workshops
Why Geosciences Matter
Energy systems, access to water, critical metals and materials, underground storage, and protection against natural and anthropogenic risks: geosciences are at the heart of the innovations required for the energy and ecological transition, the reindustrialisation of territories, and the strengthening of European sovereignty. They form the foundation for a new industrial and societal pathway – closely connected to territories and citizens.