Next Generation Geophysical Land & Shallow Water Acquisition Technologies

Who should attend?

• Field and operations personnel from IOCs, NOCs, and contractors
• Acquisition design experts and processing geophysicists
• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professionals
• Transition zone specialists and explosives engineers
• CCUS and renewable energy project teams
• Academia, researchers, and students in geophysics and engineering
• Seismic technology developers and OEMs

Workshop Registration Fees

(Inclusive of 5% UAE VAT)

For Student & Academia Registrations (please note, all student non-members must submit a copy of their student ID to [email protected] to register for the event)

Includes: Coffee breaks (during meeting), Lunches (Monday-Wednesday)

Early Bird Registration Fee (must be registered and paid before 27 August 2026)
US$1,470 (Member) | US$1,722 (Non-member)

Full Registration Fee (begins from 28 August 2026 onwards)
US$1,691 (Member) | US$1,943 (Non-member)

Academia Registration Fee
US$893

Student Registration Fee
US$263 (Member) | US$368 (Non-member)

Pre workshop Seminar Registration Fee
US$441 (Member) | US$546 (Non-Member)

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When registering, select the SEGratis Membership rate: Non-members will further connect to the world of applied geophysics thanks to the SEGratis Membership—a complimentary annual membership included with a paid non-member registration.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Written notice received by 27 August 2026 entitles registrants to a full refund of the registration fee minus US$50 for processing. No refunds will be issued after 27 August 2026. Substitutions are permissible with written approval by the event organizers. Notify Ashvarya Bhalla immediately to request a substitution.

Workshop Venue

Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi Corniche

Experience 5-star luxury in Abu Dhabi’s vibrant business district, just steps from Corniche Beach. This stylish hotel offers 278 chic rooms with Mid-century Modern flair, award-winning dining, an exclusive club lounge, outdoor pool, renovated gym, spa, and creative meeting spaces with sea views. With top-notch catering, nearby malls, parks, and offices, it’s ideal for both business and leisure stays.

Housing/Reservations

Please note that per SEG policy, travel expenses, visa and registration for the workshop will be the speaker’s responsibility.

Rooms have been negotiated for the following rate at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi. Attendees are requested to mention that you are participating in the SEG Workshop scheduled from 28–30 September 2026 to reserve your accommodation at a discounted rate. Kindly note the rooms are subject to availability and no rooms have been blocked. 

The above quoted room rates are calculated in Emirates Dirhams (AED).

• Rates are inclusive of daily breakfast in all day dining restaurant and in-room internet access
• Rates are exclusive of all taxes and fees

Booking link: Book your group rate for SEG Next Generation Geophysical Land

Visa Information/Invitation Letter

Workshop participants may generate an official invitation letter from SEG. This form will generate a letter that you can print and use if required. For Visa requirements for entering UAE, contact the UAE embassy nearest you or go to the UAE Visa Portal to apply for an e-visa. Please note that SEG does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa, nor does it commit SEG to pay any expenses you may incur. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry to UAE.

Innovations in Land Seismic Acquisition: Designing for Advanced Imaging Algorithms

Date: 1 October 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructors: Andrea Crook & Mostafa Naghizadeh – OptiSeis Solutions Ltd.
Location: Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi Corniche – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Seminar Registration Fee

US$441 (Member) | US$546 (Non-Member)

(The above rates are inclusive of 5% UAE VAT)

Seminar Overview

Land seismic acquisition has changed significantly in the past 25 years. With the advent of high density Vibroseis acquisition and the utilization of smaller and lighter-weight equipment, high trace density surveys have become commonplace. This coupled with significant advances in imaging algorithms, such as interpolation and Full Waveform Inversion, has changed how land seismic surveys are designed.

This course will provide attendees with a broad overview of recent innovations in seismic acquisition. The course is divided into four topics: advances in seismic acquisition sampling, compressive sensing, seismic data reconstruction methods, and sustainable seismic acquisition design. Processing and inversion examples from real datasets will be utilized to highlight the benefits of adopting modern seismic acquisition methods.

Seminar Outline

The seismic sampling section will focus on comparing various types of acquisition geometries from the perspective of both field acquisition and final processed products. The theoretical foundations of compressive sensing will be introduced, and its applications in seismic data acquisition will be discussed. Attendees will learn how to evaluate various 3D seismic acquisition geometries for their suitability for sparse Fourier seismic reconstruction algorithms.

The sustainability section will focus on environmental considerations in survey design and field implementation as well as optimization for multi-year timelapse surveys. Along with learning how to ensure a survey is designed for advanced processing and other analyses, attendees will learn how to build resilience into their timelapse land programs including how to ensure continuity in the presence of changing surface exclusions and updates in seismic equipment.

Instructor Bios

Andrea Crook is the co-founder and CEO of OptiSeis Solutions Ltd., a leader in sustainable solutions for high resolution subsurface imaging and analytics. At OptiSeis, she has built a team of experts specializing in seismic acquisition (2D/3D/4D/VSP/Passive) design and implementation, VSP processing, and software development with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and improved environmental footprint. Andrea graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc. Honours in Geophysics and began her career at Shell Canada in seismic processing and geophysical operations. Based on her extensive contributions to the field of geophysics, she received the 2019 CSEG Technical Achievement Award, was the Society’s 2023 Symposium Honouree, and was the 2024/25 CSEG Canadian Distinguished Lecturer. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) and is an instructor in seismic acquisition for the CSEG, the EAGE, and the SEG. Through active collaboration with industry and academia, she and her team continue to develop innovative solutions for environmentally sustainable subsurface imaging.

Mostafa Naghizadeh is the Director of Research and Developments at OptiSeis Solutions Ltd. where he is developing uniquely designed alternative seismic surveys by considering the subsurface imaging requirements as well as minimizing the environmental footprints. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a Ph.D. in Geophysics, specializing in multi-dimensional de-aliased seismic data interpolation algorithms. Mostafa built upon his Ph.D. research while working as a postdoc researcher in CREWES and SAIG and later put his research to work as a Processing Geophysicist at Shell Canada from 2012 to 2017. He then went on to share his passion for geophysics at Laurentian University as Assistant Professor, where he taught and conducted research on the application of Exploration Seismology for mineral prospecting as part of the Metal Earth project from 2017 until 2021. Mostafa is the proud recipient of the J. Clarence Karcher Award from the SEG in 2011.

Keynote Speakers

• Ali Alfaraj – Aramco
• Allan Châtenay – Explor
• David Monk – DUG
• Mike Yates – Apache
• Nicholas Renaud – Sercel

Technical Topics

• Frontiers in Sensor & Source Innovation
• Autonomous Operations & Smart Acquisition Systems
• Operational Excellence in Field Execution
• Digital Field Intelligence & Data Scalability
• Processing in Complex & Hybrid Environments
• Integrated Seismic Monitoring and Data Quality Enhancement
• Advances in Modern Data Acquisition
• Sensor & Acquisition Advances
• Multiphysics & Integrated Survey Solutions
• Advanced Source Techniques & Deployment Innovation
• Complex Media & Transition Zone Acquisition Innovation

Panel Sessions

Panel 1: Smart Crews, Smarter Surveys – Automation and Robotics in Modern Acquisition

How robotics, AI, and autonomous systems are redefining field operations, QC, and logistics.

Panel 2: From Field to Cloud – Reinventing Data Workflows in Seismic Operations

Leveraging cloud, AI, and real-time analytics to enhance field productivity and decision-making.

Panel 3: Geophysics for Sustainability – Imaging the Subsurface for a Net-Zero Future

How geophysical acquisition methods are evolving to support net-zero initiatives through sustainable practices and subsurface monitoring for CCUS, geothermal, and clean energy applications.

Join as a Sponsor or Exhibitor and Maximize Your Impact

Showcase your brand at the forefront of geophysical innovation.

Now in its 5th edition, this landmark workshop offers exclusive sponsorship packages and limited pop-up booths designed to elevate your brand visibility, engage directly with a diverse and influential audience, and strengthen your footprint in the geophysical community.

Position your organization where innovation meets opportunity — become a sponsor or exhibitor today! For more details, please contact us at [email protected]