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G E O C O N V E N Tio N 2 0 21 Program Guide This is a live document, designed to help in preparations for the 2021 conference. This document will be updated with any schedule changes, new exhibitors, new sponsors and new events as needed Last update: September 14, 2021 September 13 - 15 Virtual Event September 10 Icebreaker September 20 – December 31 On-Demand GeoConvention 20 www.geoconvention.com 2021 SPONSORS Sponsorship Opportunities are Available GeoConvention and our Partner Societies are very grateful for the support of our sponsors, without which GeoConvention would not be able to provide the best-in-class integrated geoscience content, knowledge sharing and valuable networking opportunities. All GeoConvention proceeds are distributed directly to our non-profit partner technical societies to assist them in their education and outreach programs aimed at advancing the earth sciences; on behalf of our earth science community, thank you for your consideration. GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS PATRON LEVEL SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSOR www.geoconvention.com Join us, no matter where in the StayWi-Fi is availaConnected and Password: world you are! GeoConvention2019 JIFI4WIFI GeoConvention will offer a full slate of fun, engaging GeoConvention 2021 will present the latest networkingSponsored by: opportunities - from an escape room to developments and insights across a complete trivia and beer tasting, the 2021 program will offer spectrum of Earth Sciences. opportunities for teams to grow stronger and individuals to make new connections This is your ultimate opportunity to gain insight to your profession and the earth, sharing experiences and knowledge with your peers from across Canada and the world. Join us and experience hundreds of insightful presentations for industry, academic and government thought leaders, brought to you through our innovative platform! GeoGather Included with your Delegate Registration, welcome to GeoGather, the new networking tool for GeoConvention 2021, allowing for more organic conversations and group discussions as an add-on to the Conference Platform. GeoGather will feature breakout rooms, exhibit floor, static-image poster setup, game room, and more! The program schedule includes a room listing for session breakouts on GeoGather. GeoConvention 2021 WELCOME Welcome to GeoConvention 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS After a tumultuous year, we are excited to welcome you to GeoConvention 2021. The past year has been challenging for everyone, but particularly so for geoscientists, who have endured layoffs, mergers, acquisitions, and limited Networking Opportunities 4 field activity. Exhibitor Listing 5 It has also been a time of ingenuity and innovation. The global pandemic has accelerated looming cultural and environmental revolutions in which our Showcase Stage 6 geoscience community plays a critical role in shaping a new energy landscape. Lithium extraction to support increasing battery use, geothermal project development in remote communities, and carbon capture and sequestration to Poster Listing 7 – 9 reduce emissions are just a few examples of how sustainability is shaping the 2020s. Monday Program 10 – 13 GeoConvention 2021’s expanded program aims to support the geoscience Tuesday Program 14 – 17 community in all these endeavours, including petroleum extraction, energy diversification, emerging resources, and cultural and career leadership. With Wednesday Program 18– 21 over 400 technical talks in 63 sessions, over 50 digital posters, and more than 50 exhibitors, the 2021 GeoConvention promises to be an exciting year. PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE For the most up-to-date information check out the online program Conference attendees can share insights with leading industry professionals and have a place to interact and network with our geoscience community. PLEASE NO PHOTOS OR VIDEOS OF PRESENTATION MATERIALS Hosting the convention virtually has afforded new opportunities for collaboration, extending GeoConvention’s reach with more international GeoConvention provides a means to share, publish, and collaborate on the speakers and delegates, making this a truly extraordinary experience. latest developments in geoscience research and applications. By registering for the virtually hosted GeoConvention 2021, you agree to not record, screen Finally, GeoConvention 2021 would not be possible without the generous capture, or in any way reproduce material presented at the conference. support from its sponsors and volunteers who dedicate their time to making Abstracts will be publicly available. Presentation materials (audio and visual) are intellectual properties of the authors and should not be disseminated, in this event a success year after year. We thank you for your continued support any way, by registrants. We thank you for respecting the work of the of the CSPG, CSEG, and CWLS and welcome you to GeoConvention 2021! presenters and keeping it confidential. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE On behalf of the GeoConvention Partnership, the partner societies CSPG, CSEG and CWLS, and the Organizing Committee, we thank you General Co-Chair Paige Mamer for joining us. General Co-Chair Victoria Biersteker General Co-Chair Gary Bugden Posters Chair Breanne Rathgeber Paige Mamer Victoria Biersteker Gary Bugden Student Outreach Co-Chair Adam MacInnis CSEG General Chair CSPG General Chair CWLS General chair Student Outreach Co-Chair Mitchell Gillrie Finance Chair Spryng Kubicek Judging Chair Scott Matieshin Committee Member Zekai Jia Committee Member Giselle Fonseca Social Media and Advertising Marry Zhang Social Media and Digital Production Chris Harrison www.geoconvention.com GeoConvention is excited to offer In-Person and Virtual Networking Opportunities for the 2021 program In addition to the return of the in-person GeoConvention Icebreaker, Our selection of fun, engaging, and social virtual team building activities and concluding beer tasting are crafted specifically to cap off your day in a fun, engaging way. Play with your team of friends or colleagues or register as an individual and we will place you on a team! September 10 September 15 Sponsored by: Icebreaker Virtual Beer Tour Re-connect with your network and make new connections at the Join us for the Conference Wrap-Up Virtual Beer Tasting! in-person GeoConvention Icebreaker, hosted the Friday before the virtual conference at the Calgary Marriott Downtown patio. Your Delivery to your home (within Calgary) can be added for $7 or packages registration for this event includes two drink tickets and appetizers. can be picked up from their Brewery the evening of September 14th or day of the 15th. (Registration for this event is now closed) $38 for members, $45 for non-members Mark your calendars now for GeoConvention 2022 June 20 - 22 The 2022 edition of GeoConvention is anticipated to be a hybrid event with both in-person and online technical program The Call for sessions opens soon! Watch your inbox for further details! GeoConvention 2021 EXHIBITION September 13th September 14th September 15th HOURS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM VIRTUAL EXHIBITITION REGISTRAION IS OPEN Reach a Worldwide Audience - Virtually Exhibit at GeoConvention • GeoConvention is not just another virtual conference. The GeoConvention virtual product is highly interactive and received a 96% satisfaction rating in 2020. 2021 will bring even more features and way to engage! • GeoConvention truly recognizes the value our exhibitors bring to the conference and we commit to working with you to maximize every dollar you contribute because we know your investment is important • This is one of the largest concentrations of buying power for technology and products and services in our industry in one place at one time • With low pricing and a high concentration of buying power, GeoConvention provides the best dollar-for-dollar value of any similar sized conference • With your complimentary visitor passes, you can invite your network to connect with you for no cost CURRENT EXHIBITORS (listed in alphabetical order, as of September 1) APEGA Advanced Logic Technology AGAT Laboratories Athena Subsurface Belloy Geologists - GazServ Cabra Consulting Canadian Discovery Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Canadian Society of Petroleum Geology Canadian Well Logging Society Cegal Geoscience Inc. CGG Chinook Consulting DigitCore Emerson Environmental Isotope Lab, University of Waterloo GEO ExPro GeoConvention 2022 Geomodeling Technology Corp. Geotomo Hydrocarbon Data Systems Inc. Loring Tarcore Labs Ltd. Nanometrics Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Geological Survey OpenGeoSolutions Petro-Explorers Inc. Pro Geo Consultants Qeye Labs Canada Ltd Sound QI Solutions Ltd WellSight Systems Inc www.geoconvention.com GeoGather Showcase Stage Available all day, all conference on Virtual Platform; lunch and 3pm - 6pm on GeoGather Monday, September 13 Start End Presentation Title Presenter Chinook: Large project setup and analytics in 12:00pm 12:30pm Calin Dragoie, P. Geo Starsteer - A Python driven workflow Sue Carr Katalyst: Your Well Data, We Have a Module for 12:30pm 1:00pm Solutions Manager, Subsurface That! Consulting Canadian Discovery: CDL ONE and Clean Christa Williams, Account Executive 3:00pm 3:30pm Technology Adam Strauiala, Sr. Account Executive GeoTomo: 4D Time-Lapse Full Waveform Inversion 3:30pm 4:00pm Anthony Kay Case Study for SAGD Steam Chamber Imaging Tuesday, September 14 Start End Presentation Title Presenter Petro Explorers Introductory Video: Integrated Azer Mustaqeem
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