2026 Summit on Drone Geophysics

The 2026 SEG Summit on Drone Geophysics and Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics will feature the latest science and innovation on the integration of drones into geophysical studies through a four-day, online international conference.

Attendees will:

• Connect with leaders in the development and use of drones for geophysics.
• Learn about recent advancements in various geophysical sensor technologies and scientific methods/applications. Please see the list in the Call for Papers tab.
• Network with colleagues to share information and meet potential new collaborators.

In recent years, drones (or small uncrewed aircraft systems, sUAS) have transitioned from a novel concept to an essential tool in the geosciences. The workshop will give attendees an overview of state-of-the-art sUAS evolving technology for real-world geophysical studies, offering insights into developments, trends, and challenges impacting this rapidly growing field. The summit provides a valuable, interactive learning and networking opportunity for geophysics professionals at all stages of their careers, whether you are currently using drone-deployed geophysical sensors or just beginning to explore how these technologies can aid your scientific mission.

The event will include scientific talks, panels, community discussions, and more. Professionals from industry, academia, and government, as well as students, are invited to participate.

The 2026 Summit on Drone Geophysics marks our seventh annual multi-day online meeting. Initially, it was a one-day event after the annual SEG meeting, and the expanding content and increased participation reflect the growing interest and demand for these tools and technologies. This summit presents a premier opportunity for geophysics and geoscience professionals to gain the latest updates in a dynamic field where science, sensors, platforms, and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve rapidly.

This is the second workshop on the topic of drones and geophysics geared toward the Asia Pacific region and this year the name was changed to reflect the connection between the Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics and the original Summit.

Technical and Organizing Committee

Technical Committee information coming soon.

Summit on Drone Geophysics Call for Papers is now open! Deadline for submission is: 25 August 2026.

Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics Call for Papers opens 1 August and closes on 1 October.

We invite papers on the following topics for either Summit:

Guidelines

All authors will submit a short abstract summarizing their work. The abstract should not exceed one full page (500-700 words) and must have one fully captioned image. All abstracts must be in PDF format.

• Title: Font = Times New Roman, size = 14, bold
• Author Name, affiliation, and contact email: Font = Times New Roman, size = 11, italics, immediately below the title.
• Body: Times New Roman, size = 12, single spaced

A sample abstract can be found under Important Documents on the right-side bar of this page.

If the author wishes to submit an extended abstract, the fonts and formats are the same as above, and the page length may be up to 4 pages.

Nonmembers
If you are not a member of SEG, you must have a profile before registering. To confirm you do not have an SEG login, or if this is the first time registering for an SEG event, set up a profile:

• Click on Login at the top of the SEG website
• Click Get Started
• Return to the workshop website to register by clicking on the Register Now button.

Fees

Professionals
Members and non-members
World Bank Pricing: World Bank IV: $200USD, World Bank III: $100USD, World Bank II & I: $26 USD

Students
World Bank Pricing: World Bank IV: $20USD, World Bank III: $10USD, World Bank II & I: $3USD

All non-SEG member students will need to submit proof of enrollment at their university to [email protected] before they can register at the student rate.

Questions about Registration?

Contact [email protected]

**All sponsors will be included in both the Summit on Drone Geophysics and the Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics

**All platinum sponsors need to indicate which event they intend to give a live presentation at, the Summit on Drone Geophysics or the Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics. Note: Platinum sponsors are not required to present.

The Summit on Drone Geophysics will take place from 26–29 October and is appropriate for the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Asia Pacific Summit will take place from 30 November–3 December and is appropriate for the Asia Pacific region.

PLATINUM — US$1000

• Logo on website
• Logo on virtual program
• Logo on break PPTs
• Virtual Showcase on event webpage – promotional material in PDF and/or .mp4 video format is acceptable.
• (No pricing or sales material should be submitted)
• 10-minute program presentation slots. Availability: limited to one per platinum sponsor. There are eight openings, and they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

** All platinum sponsors need to indicate which event they will present at, the Summit on Drone Geophysics or the Asia Pacific Summit on Drone Geophysics. **

GOLD — US$500

• Logo on website
• Logo on virtual program
• Logo on break PPTs

Host start Date and Time:
Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern U.S. time

Other Time Zones

Location	Date & Time	Time Zone	UTC Offset
New York (USA – New York)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 11:00:00 am	EDT	UTC-4 hours
Buenos Aires (Argentina)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	ART	UTC-3 hours
Luanda (Angola)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	WAT	UTC+1 hour
La Paz (Bolivia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 11:00:00 am	BOT	UTC-4 hours
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil – Rio de Janeiro)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	BRT	UTC-3 hours
Yaoundé (Cameroon)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	WAT	UTC+1 hour
Bogota (Colombia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 10:00:00 am	COT	UTC-5 hours
St. John’s (Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 12:30:00 pm	NDT	UTC-2:30 hours
Santiago (Chile)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	CLST	UTC-3 hours
Sofia (Bulgaria)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 5:00:00 pm	EET	UTC+2 hours
Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast))	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 3:00:00 pm	GMT	UTC
San Salvador (El Salvador)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 9:00:00 am	CST	UTC-6 hours
Kinshasa (Congo Dem. Rep.)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	WAT	UTC+1 hour
San Jose (Costa Rica)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 9:00:00 am	CST	UTC-6 hours
Brazzaville (Congo)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	WAT	UTC+1 hour
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	EAT	UTC+3 hours
Helsinki (Finland)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 5:00:00 pm	EET	UTC+2 hours
Paris (France – Paris)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	CET	UTC+1 hour
Frankfurt (Germany – Hesse)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	CET	UTC+1 hour
Tbilisi (Georgia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 7:00:00 pm	GET	UTC+4 hours
Reykjavik (Iceland)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 3:00:00 pm	GMT	UTC
Asmara (Eritrea)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	EAT	UTC+3 hours
Budapest (Hungary)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	CET	UTC+1 hour
Rome (Italy)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	CET	UTC+1 hour
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	AST	UTC+3 hours
Riga (Latvia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 5:00:00 pm	EET	UTC+2 hours
Mexico City (Mexico – Ciudad de México)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 9:00:00 am	CST	UTC-6 hours
Podgorica (Montenegro)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	CET	UTC+1 hour
Rabat (Morocco)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	WEST	UTC+1 hour
Timbuktu (Mali)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 3:00:00 pm	GMT	UTC
Lagos (Nigeria – Lagos)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	WAT	UTC+1 hour
Bucharest (Romania)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 5:00:00 pm	EET	UTC+2 hours
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	AST	UTC+3 hours
Ljubljana (Slovenia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	CET	UTC+1 hour
Bratislava (Slovakia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	CET	UTC+1 hour
Johannesburg (South Africa)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 5:00:00 pm	SAST	UTC+2 hours
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	EAT	UTC+3 hours
Kampala (Uganda)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	EAT	UTC+3 hours
Lima (Peru – Lima)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 10:00:00 am	PET	UTC-5 hours
Istanbul (Turkey)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	TRT	UTC+3 hours
London (United Kingdom – England)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 3:00:00 pm	GMT	UTC
Anchorage (USA – Alaska)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 7:00:00 am	AKDT	UTC-8 hours
Lusaka (Zambia)	Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 5:00:00 pm	CAT	UTC+2 hours

Host start Date and Time:
Monday, 30 November 2026 at 12:00 AM Eastern U.S. Time

Other Time Zones

Location / Country	Local Start Time	Time Zone	UTC Offset
Mumbai (India – Maharashtra)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 10:30:00 am	IST	UTC+5:30 hours
Dhaka (Bangladesh)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 11:00:00 am	BST	UTC+6 hours
Yangon (Myanmar)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 11:30:00 am	MMT	UTC+6:30 hours
Phnom Penh (Cambodia)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	ICT	UTC+7 hours
Jakarta (Indonesia – Jakarta Special Capital Region)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	WIB	UTC+7 hours
Vientiane (Laos)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	ICT	UTC+7 hours
Hanoi (Vietnam)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	ICT	UTC+7 hours
Bangkok (Thailand)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 12:00:00 noon	ICT	UTC+7 hours
Perth (Australia – Western Australia)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 1:00:00 pm	AWST	UTC+8 hours
Beijing (China – Beijing Municipality)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 1:00:00 pm	CST	UTC+8 hours
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 1:00:00 pm	MYT	UTC+8 hours
Manila (Philippines)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 1:00:00 pm	PHST	UTC+8 hours
Singapore (Singapore)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 1:00:00 pm	SGT	UTC+8 hours
Tokyo (Japan)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 2:00:00 pm	JST	UTC+9 hours
Seoul (South Korea)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 2:00:00 pm	KST	UTC+9 hours
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 3:00:00 pm	PGT	UTC+10 hours
Adelaide (Australia – South Australia)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 3:30:00 pm	ACDT	UTC+10:30 hours
Sydney (Australia – New South Wales)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 4:00:00 pm	AEDT	UTC+11 hours
Auckland (New Zealand – Auckland)	Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 6:00:00 pm	NZDT	UTC+13 hours

Coming Soon!