Baton passed to Aberdeen as next host of major geoscience and engineering conference

A major geoscience and engineering conference in Toulouse has come to a close, with the baton now being handed to Aberdeen and the team at P&J Live to host the 87th event next year.

The EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers) Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together thousands of industry leaders, professionals and academics to network, collaborate, share expertise and show off the very latest developments in the sector.

Last week, representatives from the P&J Live and Aberdeen Convention Bureau attended the 86th conference in France to proudly showcase Aberdeen as the next host of the event.

It will see the Granite City welcome around 5,000 people across the four-day event running from June 8 to 11, 2026.

The P&J Live team, posting on LinkedIn, said: "P&J Live will be proud host of the EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers) Annual 87th Conference & Exhibition from 8-11th June 2026. 

"This is a fantastic opportunity for the city to welcome delegates from around the world and showcase our world-class venue and Scottish hospitality. 

"The team has worked hard alongside Aberdeen Convention Bureau, University of Aberdeen, VisitScotland Business Events and other stakeholders to successfully bid against other major cities across Europe and secure this prestigious event.

"We can't wait to welcome the thousands of professionals, academics, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in geoscience and engineering."

Posting on social media at the conclusion of the Toulouse conference, EAGE said: "The 𝟖𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 has officially come to a close - and what a truly energising week it’s been! Intensive and professionally focused with strong technical depth throughout, yet thoroughly enjoyable! 

"Your passion and engagement have been inspiring, and we hope you're leaving Toulouse with cherished memories, new connections, and enhanced business prospects!

"This year’s theme, “Navigating Change: Geosciences Shaping a Sustainable Transition”, was explored through a wide mix of technical presentations, strategic panels, and industry-led sessions, showing how the community is actively engaging with today’s challenges.

"We’ve already started preparations for #EAGEANNUAL2026, taking place in #Aberdeen, 𝟖–𝟏𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - and we’re thrilled by the early excitement from our community."

Visit eageannual.org for more information.