Thousands of visitors are expected to gather in the North-east of Scotland next year as Europe's leading geosciences conference and exhibition makes its Aberdeen debut.
Boundary-breaking research and cutting-edge technological advances will be among the University of Aberdeen’s offering when the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) hosts its 87th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Aberdeen from 8-11 June 2026.
The premier event will bring together professionals, academics and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in geoscience and engineering.
Professor John Underhill, Director for Energy Transition at the University, played a part in securing the event for the city: "It has been a great pleasure to bring this conference and exhibition to Aberdeen for the first time since its inception in 1951,” he said.
“As a former EAGE President, I’m aware of the size and significance of attracting an event of this size and scale to Aberdeen. The event will bring several thousand delegates to the city, underlining how important the city’s energy transition journey is viewed across Europe and delivering an economic boost to hotels, restaurants and other businesses."
The EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition is renowned for its comprehensive technical programme, expansive exhibition, and numerous networking opportunities. Attendees can look forward to engaging sessions, workshops and presentations that highlight the latest research and technological developments in the field.
Marcel van Loon, Chief Executive Officer of EAGE, expressed his enthusiasm: "Aberdeen has long been a hub for energy expertise and innovation. Hosting our 87th Annual Conference & Exhibition in this city underscores our commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in regions pivotal to the geoscience community."
The conference will be held at the P&J Live convention centre in Aberdeen under the support of energy major BP as host.
Ariel Flores, SVP Subsurface at BP and Chair of EAGE 2026 Local Advisory Committee said: “We are excited to announce a new partnership between BP and EAGE for the 87th Annual Conference & Exhibition.
“As the official host and main sponsor, BP is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration within the engineering, energy and geoscience community. This agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing the future of our industry.”
For more information and updates on the conference, visit the official EAGE Annual website at https://eageannual.org/future-edition/.