4D Forum – Insight to Actions

Abstract Submission Deadline extended from 1 May to 1 June 2026

The Organizing Team is pleased to invite you to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations during the 2026 SEG 4D Forum — Insight to Actions.

This year we are focusing on how 4D seismic data creates value through these three pillars:

• 4D Fundamentals
• Collaboration and Integration
• Innovation

We specifically want to showcase the value in 4D seismic driven by integration of geoscience and reservoir engineering.  Below is the draft 4D Forum session framework for the three-day Forum, including suggested abstract topics. 

4D Forum Session Framework

Day 1: Practical Foundations

• Seismic 4D basics and pitfalls practitioners need to know
• Essentials of 4D value creation
• Integrated interpretation and team workflows
• Practical quantitative 4D approaches

Day 2: 4D Modeling and Digital Advances

• Maps to models
• Analysis to actions integrating with engineers
• Closing the loop with seismic and reservoir simulations
• Digital 4D, AI, ML, and Automation

Day 3: Innovation, Acquisition, and 4D FWI

• Finding new paths and value streams
• Trends in 4D acquisition strategies
• Advances in data preparation: Traditional processing and 4D FWI
• Advanced quantitative interpretation of 4D

We’re building the SEG 4D Forum into the premier event for cutting-edge 4D seismic—where geoscientists and reservoir engineers unite to advance the science, grounded in strong fundamentals. Be part of this collaborative journey: submit your abstract under one of our pillars today!

Fundamentals:

Getting value from 4D starts with the basics and foundational physics. We are interested in papers that emphasize accessible workflows and methods that consistently deliver results in real-world projects.  4D core principles and foundational techniques driving 4D Insight into Actions in practical ways.

Collaboration and Integration:

Realizing the value of 4D surveillance depends on integration between geoscience and engineering.  We are particularly interested in case studies demonstrating integration between geoscience and engineering.  What does effective collaboration between engineering and geoscience look like in your 4D programs? What key questions do reservoir engineers have about 4D reliability, uncertainty, and quantitative integration that the industry can learn from? Show us your story of taking 4D seismic from data to models and from analysis to action. 

Innovation:

Unlocking the full value of 4D investments requires pushing technical boundaries for cost-effective surveillance and new value streams, such as new acquisition strategies, advanced FWI workflows or AI / ML automation. We are asking for papers that highlight the industry innovations in these spaces and show the amazing 4D quality improvements that have been achieved in recent years.  What are the future innovations that will be enabled by continued advancements in 4D seismic?

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts 2–4 pages, at least 1 figure recommended.
• SEG abstract template is available for use or reference here.
• Abstracts should be in English and on 8.5”x 11” paper, text in Roman font size 10, and include both text and figures. The title should be one or two-lines, at the top of the page, in bold font, and size 12 font. Authors should be listed in Roman italic font, size 10 font and located just below the title. All text must stay 1 inch clear of the margins on all sides of the page.
• Presentation reference: Lastname, A. B., C. D. Secondname, and E. F. Thirdname, 2026, Title of abstract appears here: Presented at the 4D Forum — Insight to Actions, SEG, Galveston, TX, November 2026. 
• All abstract files must be in pdf format.
• Submit abstract pdf file

You will be asked to provide keywords and a short summary description for use in the 4D Forum online program.

The 4D Forum technical program with abstracts will be published in the SEG Library with author written permission.

Registration

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 right of the SEG website
• Click Get Started

Return to the 2026 4D Forum website to register by clicking on the Register Now button.

SPE members: In appreciation for collaboration, SPE members can register at the SEG Member price. Before registering, contact  [email protected] to register at the discounted member rate.

Students: SEG Foundation support enables a limited number of SEG student members to receive registration at no cost. If you are an SEG student member interested in applying for student support to attend the workshop, complete a 2026 SEG Workshops Registration Grant application here. To join SEG, click here.

Early Registration Rates: On or before 28 August 2026
US$600 SEG and SPE Members | US$825 Nonmember | US$200 Student

Standard Registration Rates: After 28 August 2026 and Onsite
US$725 SEG and SPE Members | US$925 Nonmember | US$200 Student

Workshop registration fee includes icebreaker, breakfasts, breaks, lunches, and networking receptions.

Questions about registration? Contact [email protected].

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Registrations can be cancelled online. Cancellations by 9 September 2026 entitles registrant to a full refund of the registration fee minus US$50 for processing. No refunds will be issued after 9 September 2026.

Visas/Letters of Invitation

The United States requires citizens of many foreign countries to obtain visas to enter the U.S. If you are not a U.S. citizen and are intending to attend the 4D Forum, please ensure you obtain the correct visa to enter the country. The process of obtaining a visa may take several months. Detailed information on the U.S. Visa Policy can be found online at the U.S. Department of State website.

It is your responsibility to apply for a passport, visa, or any other required documents and to demonstrate to consular officials that you are properly classifiable as a visitor under the U.S. law.

You may print your own 4D Forum visa invitation letter here. SEG supplies this letter for visa purposes only. If your visa application is denied and SEG receives a copy of the denial by email before 26 October 2026, your registration fee will be refunded in full. After 26 October, your registration fee will be refunded less a $50 processing fee.

Please note this letter does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa, nor does it commit SEG to assist you in obtaining a visa.

Travel Arrangements

The 4D Forum will be held at the historical The Tremont House, 2300 Ships Mechanic Row, Galveston, Texas. The meeting space is located in The Annex across the street from the front entrance of the hotel. 4D Forum oral and poster presentations, networking receptions, breakfasts and lunches are scheduled in this two-story convention space.

Special Hotel Rate: A block of rooms is reserved at The Tremont House at the rate of US$199 per room per night plus 15% tax. Book your hotel reservation at the discounted rate on or before the 8 October 2026 deadline.

Parking
The Tremont House offers overnight valet parking at the discounted rate of $32. The daily valet parking rate is $20 for 0-6 hours. Curbside parking around the hotel is limited. A public parking garage is located one block (3 min walk) from The Tremont House at the 2100 Market Garage, 375 21^st Street.

Dining
The Tremont House restaurant, Blum & Co., offers bistro-style food, The Rooftop Bar features incredible views of Galveston’s downtown and the harbor, and the Toujouse Bar is open in the evenings and offers an historical environment.

The Tremont House is located one block from The Strand, a charming historic district along the Galveston Channel that is lined with ornate late 1800s buildings and filled with restaurants, art galleries, museums, and shops.

Transportation
William P Hobby Airport, the closest international airport to Galveston, is located on the southern side of Houston and only about 40 miles — and less than an hour if traffic cooperates — from the terminal to the beach.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the largest airport in Houston. It’s about 70 miles and 80+ minutes from Galveston.

Transportation directly to The Tremont House from both airports is available through Galveston Limousine Service.

Galveston Island
Galveston, Texas is a charming Southern retreat just 50 miles from Houston. Located about an hour south of Houston and connected to the mainland by a causeway, Galveston is as easy to get to as an island can be. Travel to, from, or on the island by Uber or Lyft, shuttle, limousine, rental car, or personal vehicle.

• It’s Island Time
• Visit Galveston Free Savings Pass

ou are invited to offer your support of the 4D Forum – Insight to Actions by purchasing a sponsorship from the following list of opportunities.

• Diamond — US$15,000
• Platinum — US$10,000
• Gold — US$5,000
• Silver — US$2,000
• Reception — US$4,000
• Lunch — US$4,000
• Attendee Gift — US$2,000
• Student Support — US$3,000

4D Forum – Insight to Actions sponsoring companies will have the opportunity to set up and staff an exhibit table during the event. To sign up as a 4D Forum sponsor, please download and submit the Sponsorship Form to [email protected].