75th GCAGS/GCSSEPM Convention and Exposition
March 23–25, 2026 • Crowne Plaza Executive Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hosted by the New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge Geological Societies

 

Special Events

All activities are at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center unless otherwise indicated. Check at Registration to see if tickets are still available to optional events.

 

OPENING SESSION AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Location: Ballroom III

Join GCAGS and GCSSEPM President James Willis, General Chair Mark Wojna, and AAPG President Brian Horn for welcome and opening remarks and to honor various persons for service and education awards, as well as best paper, best presentation, and best poster awards from GeoGulf 2025.

 

 

ICEBREAKER RECEPTION

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cost: Complimentary with registration badge; $50 for non-convention registrants.
Location: Ballroom II

This event offers attendees an opportunity to network while enjoying music, food, and camaraderie as we kick off GeoGulf 2026. Entrance by badge only.

 

AWG LONE STAR BRUNCH

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–11:00 am
Cost: $10 Professional; $5 Student
Max: 50
Location: The Premier 2 Room

Start your conference off right with a delicious Brunch and networking, sponsored by the Lone Star Chapter of the Association for Women Geoscientists! Entrance by badge only.

 

 

75th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 11:45 am–1:15 pm
Cost: $50
Location: Ballroom III

GeoGulf 2026 represents the 75th Diamond Anniversary GCAGS/GCSSEPM convention and we welcome you to join us to celebrate this history. In addition to honoring the spirit of volunteerism, with special highlight to those in attendance that have contributed to this shared legacy, short presentations will follow. Jeff Spencer will comment on the history of GCAGS, James Willis on the GCAGS/GCSSEPM Transactions, and Charles Sternbach on the synergy of local, regional, and national/international organizations. Targeted sponsorship is currently available. Entrance by badge only.

 

TUESDAY EVENING SOCIAL EVENT

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: Evening, specific timing TBA
Cost: Complimentary with registration badge
Location: LSU Center for River Studies, 100 Terrace Ave., approximately 10 min from the Crowne Plaza.

Shuttle transport will be provided. The Tuesday Night Social, An Evening by the Mighty Mississippi, will be held at the LSU Center for River Studies with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The primary focus of the Center is the Lower Mississippi River Physical Model, a 90 ft x 120 ft movable bed physical model, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Sponsorship is currently available. Entrance by badge only.

 

ALL-CONVENTION LUNCHEON

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 11:45 am–1:15 pm
Location: Ballroom III
Cost: $50.

Join us for the All-Convention Luncheon, hosted by GCAGS and GCSSEPM. Speaker TBA. Targeted sponsorship is currently available. Entrance by badge only.

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT AT GREYSTONE COUNTRY CLUB

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Cost: $125 individual; $450 team of four
Location: Greystone Country Club, 9461 St. Andrews Ct., Denham Springs, LA 70726 (15 mi from Crowne Plaza)

Convention registration is NOT required to participate in the golf tournament. This tournament offers a fun and competitive way to end the conference, bringing together geoscience professionals, students, and industry leaders for a day of networking and friendly competition. Set in a serene setting near the greater Baton Rouge area, Greystone provides a challenging yet enjoyable course for golfers of all skill levels. Entrance by ticket only.

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