"The critical role of geoscience in meeting growing demand for energy and resources has never been more important, as the world grapples with rapidly dwindling oil supplies, rising fuel prices, threats to energy security, environmental concerns, the global resources shortage, and the massive resources boom created by the growing economies of China and India," convention program director Jon Hronsky said.
"The unique thing about this conference is that it brings the commercial and geoscientific arms of the energy and resources sector under one roof."
Hronsky added that many presenters will consider cutting-edge geoscientific research and exploration technology within the context of what it means for commercially and environmentally successful exploration and development outcomes.
"Importantly, this year's conference will look at the big policy issues impacting on the energy and resources sector, including Australia's future energy mix, global warming and climate change, clean coal technology, carbon sequestration, geothermal energy, and uranium production in a global context," he said.
The convention is hosted by the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Geological Society of Australia, and will be held in Perth from July 20-24.
It is expected to attract more than 1000 delegates and will feature more than 135 Australian and international presenters, 450 papers and a wide-ranging program of workshops and field trips.
