# ASEG DISCOVER Symposium

- Dates: 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026
- Location: Pullman Cairns International, Cairns, Australia
- Organiser: Copyright ASEG
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

The ASEG DISCOVER Symposium is a forum dedicated to applied geophysics in mining, energy, and near-surface industries. It features keynote speakers, presentations, and workshops on topics like exploration, sustainable resource recovery, energy transition, data science, and technology. The event is for industry professionals, government, and academia.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://asegdiscover.com.au/)
- [Registration](https://asegdiscover.com.au/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://asegdiscover.com.au/program/)

## Topics

- Geophysics
- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Dr Mark McLean, Geological Survey of Victoria (GSV) and The University of Melbourne
- Marina Costelloe, Geoscience Australia
- Lee Slater, Henry Rutgers Professor of Geophysics, Rutgers University Newark
- Kerry Key, Founder, Deep Blue Geophysics
- Dr Natasha Hendrick
- Kim Cook, Manager, Geoscience Research and Technology
- Tariq A. Alkhalifah, Professor, KAUST
- Tim Dean, Principal Engineer, Fleet Space Technologies

## Sponsors and partners

- Silver / Barista Cart
- Bronze / Keynote Speaker
- Bronze / Early Career Networking
- Bronze / Farewell Drinks
- Name Badge and Lanyard
- Symposium Workshop

## Where to stay

- **Travellers Paradise**: 470 m from the venue, 187 Bunda Street
  - [Hotel website](https://travellersparadisecairns.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 1344
- **Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel**: 610 m from the venue, 4 stars, 58 McLeod Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cairnscentralplaza.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4081 6000
- **Sunshine Tower Hotel**: 740 m from the venue, 136 Sheridan Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://sunshinetowerhotel.com.au/)
- **Getaway on Grafton**: 790 m from the venue, 157-159 Grafton Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://www.getawaycairns.com.au/)
- **Coral Tree Inn**: 800 m from the venue, 166-172 Grafton Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.coraltreeinn.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 3744
- **Cairns Queens Court Accommodation**: 800 m from the venue
- **Tropical Heritage Cairns**: 830 m from the venue, 8 Minnie Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](http://www.heritagecairns.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4051 1211
- **Cascade Gardens**: 880 m from the venue, 175 Lake Street
  - [Hotel website](https://cascadegardens.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4047 6300

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