Pre-conference workshop

Please note the workshop has a minimum and maximum numbers of participants required to run the workshop. We will contact you if the workshop does not reach minimum numbers.

The organising committee reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time. 

Shaping the Future of Aotearoa New Zealand's Involvement in Global Scientific Drilling Programs (GeoDiscoveryNZ & ANZIC)

Leaders: Phaedra Upton, Joshu Mountjoy (Earth Sciences New Zealand) and Ron Hackney (ANZIC-ANU).
Date: Monday 24th November
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $10 p.p.  
Location: OGGB Building, University of Auckland. Room TBC

Aotearoa New Zealand has a long legacy of contributions to international scientific drilling programs (DSDP/ODP/IODP/ICDP³), driving discoveries in climate change, geohazards, etc. With funding for our participation up for renewal in 2026, this is your chance to help shape our future involvement.

This half-day workshop aims to:

• Celebrate our achievements
  
• Spark new ideas. Lightning talks about drilling proposal and new ideas. We welcome submissions from all, especially early career researchers, and Māori and Pasifika scientists!
• Create the value proposition needed to secure ongoing funding, showcasing the societal, scientific, and cultural impact of scientific drilling.

Additional Information: 

• Minimum numbers required to run the workshop is 2, maximum number is 40.
• Spaces are initially reserved for registered delegates only.  If you are not a conference delegate and wish to attend, please email gsnz@confer.co.nz to be added to the waitlist. 

For any queries relating to this workshop please contact: Phaedra Upton, Joshu Mountjoy, Ron Hackney