sig lunchtime meetings

All conference attendees, including students, are welcome to attend the SIG meetings.  Lunch breaks have been allocated 1.5 hours in the programme. The first 30 -40 minutes are for delegates to have lunch in the exhibition area, before moving to the respective SIG meetings/events. Please note catering will only be served in the exhibition area and no food is allowed not the SIG meeting rooms.  Please see the programme for days, timing and rooms.

ECR Special Interest Group Lunchtime Meeting
Led by: Shannen Mills
In-person meeting of the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Special Interest Group. Students and ECRs welcome to come along to network with members and discuss ideas around how GSNZ can grow to support you. All are welcome. 

GeoDiscoveryNZ, ANZIC and opportunities in international scientific drilling
Led by: Phaedra Upton
Much has happened in scientific drilling over the last year. The JOIDES Resolution has retired and IODP ended, but the Europe/Japan led IODP3 is up and running, while the US and China continue to establish new programs. Aotearoa scientists continue their involvement as proposal proponents, at workshops and summer schools, and as expedition participants. 

Along with colleagues from ANZIC (Australian & New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium), we will present an introduction to GeoDiscoveryNZ, outline global opportunities for involvement in scientific drilling, and share thoughts on our strategy for the future. 

Bring your questions for a Q&A session!

Geoethics Aotearoa New Zealand Special Interest Group Meeting
Led by: Matthew Hughes
Geoethics is the field of theoretical and applied ethics focused on the human-Earth system nexus. Many of the grand challenges of human development will be addressed through further utilisation of Earth resources, with attendant impacts on communities and ecosystems. The human diversity of geoscience practitioners is also a valuable resource and is something that should be fostered. Join this Special Interest Group meeting to help further build our community, reflect on our first year of operations and celebrate our successes, and plan the way forward. There will be an opportunity for lightning talks showcasing relevant research projects and teaching activities. 

GeoNet Programme Update
Led by: Elisabetta D'Anastasio
Come kōrero with GeoNet! The GeoNet programme, hosted by Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly GNS Science), is the national land and geohazards data and monitoring system, underpinning Aotearoa's scientific research, information, and advice across earthquakes, landslides, tsunami, and volcanoes. In this session, GeoNet will share recent updates, highlights, and challenges, medium-term plans, examples of partnership and collaborations, and exchange ideas on how we can better engage and work together. 

GeOID SIG Meet & Greet
Led by: Ilmars Gravis
It's been a great year for the GeOID group. We invite you to meet your co-cos (usually at opposite ends of the motu) and catch up with fellow members with a shared passion for our GeOID kaupapa. We're looking forward to meeting you, sharing our vision for the GeOID group heading forward, and would love to hear any kōrero and ideas you would like to share. Our annual in-person catch-up will be informal, fun, and welcoming. Hope to see you there GeOID whanau and friends!

LAVA NZ (Volcanology SIG) Meeting
Led by: Adrian Pittari
This meeting is for members of LAVA NZ (Volcanology SIG) and interested non-members to discuss the activities of the group. 

Paleontology SIG Meeting
Led by: Chris Hollis
Update on paleontological research, databases, capabilities, outreach over the past year.

Progressing the Seismology Special Interest Group
Led by: Kiran Kumar Thingbaijam
Calling all the seismologists for a group meeting: Progressing the Seismology Special Interest Group. The meeting will focus on: 

(1) overview of the established roles.
(2) election of convenor/s for the financial year 2026-2027.
(3) discussion on the ongoing and future activities of the group.