Atlantic Geoscience Society Colloquium 2026

Welcome to the 52nd Atlantic Geoscience Society Colloquium!

The organizing committee is happy to welcome you to the 2026 AGS Colloquium!

Accommodations will be held for registrants at the Inn on Prince in Truro. Please call 902-895-1651 and mention the Atlantic Geoscience conference during booking.

Important Dates

30 January 2026: Last day to purchase Luncheon and Banquet tickets.

After January 31st there are no refunds for registration or meals.

Registration Costs

Professional: Early (up to 13 January) $100, Regular (14 January - 5 February) $120, Onsite (6-7 February) $140, One Day $90, Retired $45

Student: Early (up to 13 January) $40, Regular (14 January - 5 February) $50, Onsite (6-7 February) $60

Teacher: K-12 teachers only $45

Workshops

Workshop 1: QAQC Methods in Geochemical Research and Mineral Exploration, with a Focus on Gold Assay Quality Control $60.00

Workshop 2: Mineral exploration in glaciated terrain: principles, applications, and techniques $60.00

Workshop 3: Building Community within the Geosciences $0.00 (Free)

Meals (only available for purchase until January 31st, no late or onsite options).

Lunch and AGM $35.00

Awards Banquet Professional  $55.00

Awards Banquet Student $40.00

Abstract Information

Abstracts have a 300 word limit and are copied into the text box on the Abstract Submission page (they are not submitted as an attachment). This limit is only for the abstract body - the title, authors, and affiliations are not included in this limit.

Posters

We invite poster presentations on any of the special session or general session topics. Poster boards will be available for set up after 2 p.m. on Friday, but must be taken down at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Poster boards have a 4 feet x 8 feet horizontal display area mounted on a 6 foot high frame and posters can be attached using push pins (provided).

Accessibility

Accessibility is important for AGS and is a priority for the Colloquium. Accessibility means being able to access information, services, and places without barriers. We kindly remind presenters to consider the size and colours of their text and graphics to ensure the information is available for all to learn - 5-10% of the population experience some level of colour perception differences. Accessible colour palettes and accessible font lists are available online with a quick internet search.

When registering for the luncheon and/or banquet we have provided options for various food considerations but please contact us or use the blank option in the form if we have overlooked something that would make nutrition more accessible for you.

Disabilities can be visible or invisible, chronic or fluctuate. Respect and science are for everyone.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the Atlantic Geosciences Society is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkati, Innu, Inuit, and Beothuk. These nations have been present on these lands since time immemorial: from their ancient stores that share important geological knowledge like fossil localities, gem and mineral sites, and more, to John Basque, the first Indigenous Mi’kmaw person to work for the Geological Survey of Canada at its inception in 1843. Indigenous people have always been integral to the study of geology. The knowledge keepers, earth keepers, and land defenders continue to do important geological work across these lands. The Atlantic Geoscience Society recognizes that we are all Treaty People and therefore supports honouring the treaties signed with all levels of government in this region.