2026 Geothermal Rising Conference
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September 20-23, 2026
Location
Marriott Marquis Houston
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Be a Part of the Movement!
The Call for Abstracts is NOW CLOSED!
The GRC Technical Program team is reviewing abstracts. Once the review is complete, submitting authors will receive an email communication regarding the status of their submission. If invited to submit a paper and/or poster for the 2026 GRC, submitting authors must accept the invitation or their abstract will be withdrawn.
For more details regarding the Technical Program including session topics and timeline details, please check the Technical Program section of the website below.
Call for Volunteers is Open!
We are still accepting call for volunteer submissions.
About the Conference
The GRC is the geothermal industry’s flagship annual conference, reflecting the global nature of the geothermal industry while highlighting the width and breadth of the community we have in geothermal energy - spanning science, engineering, social-economics, and government, and showcasing the eclectic mix of people that are involved: students, corporate entrepreneurs, politicians, professionals and researchers.
The conference offers technical, policy, and market sessions, educational seminars, tours of geothermal and renewable energy projects, and numerous networking opportunities. Our premier technical program highlights the importance of geothermal in the energy mix, not just in electricity generation but also in direct use of heat for district heating and industrial applications, and geothermal heat pumps in residential and commercial buildings.
The Expo presents exhibitors with the opportunity to maximize their exposure at the largest annual geothermal gathering in the world. It provides ample opportunities for engaging with partners and clients. It features a unique opportunity for leaders in the geothermal energy sector to showcase their projects, services and state-of-the-art technology and equipment to the geothermal community.
The GRC is an opportunity for everybody to engage, to learn, to do business, and to contribute to the direction of the geothermal industry.
We hope you will join us for this year’s Geothermal Rising Conference!
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2026 Geothermal Rising Conference Information
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2025 Geothermal Rising Conference (Reno, NV)
Geothermal Transition Summit, Europe
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October 8-9, 2024
Location
Munich, Germany
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Leverage oil and gas expertise to establish a strategy for scaling geothermal projects and ensure a successful heat transition.
GR Colorado RIG Field Trip Through Colorado's Front Range
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July 27, 2024
Location
Golden/Idaho Springs, Colorado
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We have completely booked this trip.
We are excited for the first ever Geothermal Rising Colorado RIG geothermal field trip through Colorado's Front Range, as we unravel the geological features that set up potential geothermal resources deep in the Denver Basin.
Photos to be posted soon!
This field trip delves into the heart of the earth's thermal energy, focusing on the Lyons Formation and Pre-Cambrian basement outcrops along the Front Range for their geothermal energy potential. The primary objective of this field trip is to explore the geologic nature associated with geothermal potential nestled within the Denver Basin and the Colorado Mineral Belt and to discuss the geothermal exploration potential of these two formations.
Our investigation into the Lyons Formation provides insights into its depositional history, lithology, mineralogy, and thermal conductivity, which are crucial factors in assessing its suitability for geothermal energy extraction. Additionally, we will discuss a core-based study in hydrothermal alterations within the Lyons Formation beneath Wattenberg Field, offering valuable clues to the geothermal reservoirs that lie deep in the basin. Venturing into the realm of the Pre-Cambrian basement, participants will visit ancient outcrops rich with hydrothermal alteration and structural influences. Through detailed observations and analysis, we aim to decipher the complex interplay of geological forces that have shaped these formations over millennia. Understanding these structural nuances is pivotal for understanding geothermal resources in Colorado. Additionally, these formations are associated with ongoing geothermal exploration projects deep within the Denver Basin.
The field trip will be guided by Dr. Steve Sonnenberg of Colorado School of Mines and Dr. Lew Kleinhans, Exploration Geologist. The field trip will start in Golden on the Colorado School of Mines campus on Saturday July 27th and end in Idaho Springs at Beau Jo's Pizza for lunch, with pizza and beer provided by the GR CO RIG! Field trip details will be sent out to registrants before the event, along with a field guide to each of our stop locations.
Southwestern CO GR RIG In-Person/Hybrid Meeting and Geothermal Presentation
Description
August 9, 2024
Location
Durango, Colorado
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On Friday, August 9th (5:30-8:30 pm) the CO GR RIG is organizing an in-person/hybrid event at Carver Brewing Company in Durango, Colorado, please join us!
At this meeting, our guest speaker will be Dr. Holly Brunkal, Lecturer in Engineering and Geology at Western Colorado University, on "Creating a Nexus for Geothermal in SW CO". Dr. Brunkal is a senior lecturer with 11 years of teaching experience and is previously the Director of the Western – CU Boulder Partnership Program. She is actively involved with a proposed ‘energy learning center’ at the University to offer training and workshops on community geothermal utilization opportunities and workforce training in SW CO.
For those able to attend in-person, please stick around for happy hour and networking!
You can register for the event using the link below; This is limited to 40 attendees.
For those attending virtual here is the Zoom link please register for the Virtual portion of the meeting:
https://ahint.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hPZpHEQMTV-nYfYEbVgVmw
Ukraine Geothermal Association Conference
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Sept 25-27, 2024.
Location
Ukraine
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UNITE 2024
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October 1 – 2, 2024
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Named Canada's Best Conference, Energy Disruptors: UNITE is a participatory and fully immersive summit designed to challenge your assumptions, facilitate connections with unlike minds, and empower you to lead with creativity and courage.
CampusEnergy2026
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February 17-20, 2026
Location
Gaylord National Harbor, Maryland
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IDEA2025
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Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minnesota
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June 2-5, 2025
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