Fuelling the Future: Collaborative Innovation in Geoscience and Energy

Mercure London Earls Court | 25-26 November 2026

Welcome | GESGB Conference (G-CON)

G-CON is designed to be focused, innovative, and commercially relevant. G-CON is the new high-profile conference from the Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain (GESGB).

Designed to replace PETEX, G-CON brings together the brightest minds in academia, the most innovative thinkers in industry, and the next generation of geoscientists.

For industry partners, G-CON offers a unique opportunity to connect, influence, and showcase at the intersection of research, technology, and real world energy challenges.

CONFERENCE THEMES

📝 Global Hotspots & Hydrocarbon Exploration
Insights from leading operators and consultancies on the most exciting plays worldwide.

📝 Technology, AI & Data Science
How digital innovation is reshaping exploration, development, and energy systems.

📝 New Energies & Subsurface Solutions
Geothermal, hydrogen, helium, and the geoscience foundations that support them

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

⭐ High impact talks across three focused streams
⭐ Daily keynote speakers from industry and academia
⭐ Extensive poster sessions showcasing student and professional research
⭐ Networking events connecting partners, researchers, and future talent

WHAT G-CON DELIVERS FOR INDUSTRY

A Platform to Showcase Innovation

▶️ Present your latest breakthroughs in exploration, development, AI, and data science
▶️ Demonstrate leadership in emerging energy sectors including geothermal, hydrogen, and helium
▶️ Highlight successful plays and O&G global hotspots to a highly engaged audience

A Direct Bridge to Academia

▶️ Access cutting edge research with real commercial potential
▶️ Build relationships with academic teams and research groups
▶️ Influence future research directions and talent development
▶️ Visibility Across the Energy Ecosystem

Engage with Operators, Service Companies, Consultancies

▶️ G-CON offers a direct platform to sell your products and services
▶️ Strengthen your brand through sponsorship, exhibition, and speaking opportunities
▶️ Benefit from media partnerships with leading energy technology publications