The 2nd Annual Geo-Energy Resources Workshop (GERW 2026) extends beyond keynote presentations and technical sessions by offering a series of specialised short courses designed to equip delegates with practical, industry-relevant skills. These courses provide an opportunity for participants to engage in focused learning led by experienced professionals from academia and industry, while exploring modern workflows, emerging technologies, and best practices shaping the future of the geo-energy sector.

Developed to complement the workshop programme, the short courses emphasise applied learning through interactive instruction, practical demonstrations, and real-world case studies. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, early-career professional, researcher, or experienced practitioner, these courses are designed to strengthen technical competencies and bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application.

The 2026 programme features expert-led training in petrophysical interpretation and digital geoscience, highlighting contemporary approaches to reservoir evaluation, data visualisation, and integrated subsurface analysis. Participants will gain exposure to internationally recognised methodologies, modern software workflows, and practical techniques that can be applied across exploration, appraisal, production, and research environments.

Hosted at the University of the Western Cape, these courses also provide valuable opportunities to engage directly with industry specialists, exchange knowledge with fellow delegates, and build professional networks that extend beyond the workshop itself. Each course has been carefully selected to address current challenges facing the geo-energy industry while supporting the development of the next generation of geoscientists and energy professionals.

Places are intentionally limited to maintain an engaging, interactive learning environment and to maximise opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and individual support. Early registration is therefore strongly encouraged.

Explore the available short courses below and take advantage of this opportunity to develop practical skills, broaden your technical expertise, and enhance your professional development as part of GERW 2026.