Program

GEOS Program Overview

GEOS 2026 takes place over three days, from Monday, August 31 to Wednesday, September 2, with an informal welcome, including registration and an icebreaker event, on the evening of August 30.

Day 1 (Monday, August 31^st) – Science & Engineering of Climate-Driven Geohazards

Day 1 establishes the scientific and technical foundation for GEOS with three sessions exploring global trends in climate-driven hazards, advances in experimental approaches from laboratory to field, and modelling of hazard and risk across spatial scales. These sessions provide a process-based and quantitative understanding of geohazards in a changing climate.

Day 2 (Tuesday, September 1^st) – Interaction, Innovation & Exchange

Day 2 shifts to interaction and exchange. In the morning, an ideation workshop brings participants together to discuss shared challenges and explore opportunities for future research collaboration, with a focus on stakeholder-relevant needs. The session is designed to foster networking, partnership-building, and the development of new collaborative initiatives. The afternoon features the Poster Social, a dynamic and informal showcase of the latest results from project partners and invited contributors across four continents. Day 2 also hosts the Apex Lecture, celebrating scientists who are driving the field forward at the height of their careers. The day closes with the symposium banquet.

Day 3 (Wednesday, September 2^nd) – From Science to Application & Future Solutions

Day 3 focuses on translating knowledge into impact. Three sessions will address early warning systems and non-structural risk reduction, sustainable mitigation approaches including Nature-based Solutions, and emerging technologies alongside evolving policy and governance needs.

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Program in detail

Day 0 - Sunday, August 30

14:00 - 16:00
Registration

16:30 – 19:00
Ice breaker

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Day 1 – Monday, August 31
Global Context for Climate-Driven Hazards

09:00 – 09:30
Opening

09:30 – 10:00
Keynote 1: Global perspectives on climate-driven geohazards and resilience

10:00 – 10:30
Break

10:30 – 12:00
Session 1 – Global Context & Emerging Trends in Climate-Driven Geohazards
This session provides an overview of how climate change is influencing the frequency, intensity, and spatial distribution of geohazards worldwide. It will highlight global and regional trends, key drivers, and emerging risks. Contributions may include large-scale analyses and comparative studies from different contexts.

12:00 – 13:00
Lunch

13:00-14:30
Session 2 – Experiments: From Laboratory to Field
This session focuses on advancing understanding of geohazard processes through laboratory experiments, controlled testing, and field-based observations. It emphasizes the integration of experimental results with monitoring systems and real-world data. Contributions linking laboratory insights to field conditions, and their implications for hazard assessment and forecasting, are particularly encouraged.

14:30-15:00
Break

15:00-16:30
Session 3 – Modelling Hazard and Risk Across Spatial Scales
This session explores modelling approaches used to simulate geohazard processes and assess hazard and risk across spatial and temporal scales. Topics include model development, calibration, and integration with experimental and observational data. Contributions addressing scaling challenges - from site-specific analyses to regional and global applications - are particularly welcome.

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Day 2 – Tuesday, September 1
Knowledge to Action

09:00 – 12:00
Ideation workshop – Responding to current stakeholder challenges through applied research

12:00 – 13:00
Lunch

13:00 – 14:00
Ideation workshop synthesis

14:00 – 14:30
Break

14:30 – 15:00
Apex lecture (invited)

15:00 – 17:00
Poster Social

18:00
Symposium banquet

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Day 3 – Wednesday, September 2
From Science to Application & Impact

09:00 – 09:30
Keynote 2: Education and capacity building for climate-hazard resilience

09:30 – 10:00
Break

10:00 – 11:30
Session 4 – Early Warning Systems & Non-Structural Risk Reduction
This session focuses on the development and implementation of early warning systems as key tools for non-structural risk reduction. It covers forecasting approaches, warning dissemination, decision-support systems, and organizational frameworks that support effective risk management. Contributions linking science, operational services, and governance or institutional practices are particularly encouraged.

11:30 – 12:30
Lunch

12:30 – 14:00
Session 5 – Sustainable Risk Reduction: Nature-Based Solutions & Adaptation Strategies (co-convened with the NATURACT project)
This session focuses on sustainable approaches to geohazard risk reduction, including Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), hybrid measures, and climate adaptation strategies. It will explore the effectiveness, limitations, and real-world implementation of green and grey solutions across different environments. Contributions linking engineering, environmental, and societal perspectives are particularly encouraged.

14:00 – 14:30
Break

14:30 – 16:00
Session 6 – Future Directions: Innovation, Policy & Emerging Technologies
This session looks ahead to emerging technologies and strategic developments shaping the future of geohazard research and management. Topics may include AI/ML, remote sensing, digital tools, as well as evolving policy frameworks and governance needs. The session aims to identify priorities for future research, collaboration, and real-world impact.

16:00 – 16:30
The Road Ahead and Closing Plenary

Speakers

GEOS 2026 will bring together an exceptional line-up of scientists, engineers, practitioners, and policymakers from across the globe, reflecting the truly international character of the symposium and the diversity of expertise needed to tackle climate-driven geohazards.

Speaker announcements coming soon. Check back here for updates or subscribe to our mailing list to be notified as the programme takes shape.