Wednesday, September 3rd

• Pre-Conference Workshops
  • NABG, Shell, and the National Energy Education Development Program Present – Pathways to Geoscience Careers: High School Student Leadership Workshop – CANCELLED
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS) Short Course 1pm – 5pm
  • Data Science and Infomatics for Geoscientists Short Course  2pm – 5:30pm
  • Hydrogeology Short Course  4pm – 6pm
  • Sign Up Here

• Welcome Reception (Open to all attendees): 6:30pm – 9pm 

Thursday, September 4th

All times subject to change – check back frequently for updates

• Conference Opening 8am
• Exhibitor Showcase 8:30am
• Technical Sessions, Panels, Oral Presentations 9:00am
• Lunch 12:00pm
• Technical Sessions, Panels, Oral Presentations 1:30pm
• Poster Session 4:00-6:00pm

Friday, September 5th

All times subject to change – check back frequently for updates

• Conference Opening 8am
• Technical Sessions, Panels, Oral Presentations 8:10am
• Keynote Address – Dr. Melissa Burt 12 Noon
• Invited Talks & Technical Sessions 1:00pm
• Poster Session 4:00-5:30pm
• Conference Closing & Awards 6:00pm
• Student Social: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday, September 6th

• Field Trip: Rocky Mountain Geology 8am – 12pm 
• All slots have been filled – join the waitlist below
• Sign Up Here (Waitlist)

All Conference activities will take place on the campus of The Colorado School of Mines

• Pre-Conference Workshops – Green Center, 200 Level
• Welcome Reception – CSM Geology Museum
• All Sessions on Thursday and Friday – Green Center, Friedhoff Hall
• Poster Sessions and Exhibitor Halls – Green Center, Friedhoff Hall & Main Lobby

Golden and the campus of Colorado School of Mines are accessible by I-70.

• Light rail is available from the Denver International Airport to Golden
• The nearest station to CSM and the host hotel is the Jefferson County Government Center – Golden Station, 605 Johnson Rd, Golden, CO 80401
• Uber/Lyft/Taxi from the light rail to the hotel is about 5 minutes
• The host hotel is less than 15 minutes to the campus of CSM

Shuttle Services will be available to and from the host hotel and venue at select times. However, please note that seating is limited and not guaranteed.

To ensure timely arrival for conference events, we strongly recommend reserving a rideshare (Uber, Lyft, or local taxi) ahead of time, especially during peak hours.

Wednesday, 9/3

Mines Museum of Geology → Holiday Inn Express (17140 W. Colfax) (8:30 PM – 10:15 PM)

Thursday, 9/4

Holiday Inn Express → Green Center (7:15 AM – 8:15 AM)

Green Center → Holiday Inn Express (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)

Friday, 9/5

Holiday Inn Express → Green Center (7:15 AM – 8:15 AM)

Green Center → Holiday Inn Express (8:30PM – 9:30 PM)

A Look at the Paleozoic to Mesozoic Rocks of The Front Range: a Journey from Red Rocks to Dinosaurs

Saturday, September 6th: 8am – 12pm

Sign up below to attend the NABG Field Trip exploring the Geology of the Rocky Mountains. This trip will be led by Colorado School of Mines geologists.

Field Trip Description

The conference field trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating geology of the Rocky Mountains through guided visits to key sites around the Golden area and the iconic Red Rocks region.

Logistics

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The Golden area is full of natural beauty, with lots of great hiking nearby. Be sure to check out downtown Golden in your free time.

VisitGolden.com is a great resource for local activities.

• Red Rocks Amphitheater
• Clear Creek Trail and Kayaking
• Downtown Golden
• Golden History Museum

Denver is a short drive away, providing access to arts, entertainment, and dining.

Navigate to denver.org for more info!

• Denver Museum of Nature and Science
• Cherry Creek Shopping District
• RiNo Art District