Events Calendar
Grow your professional network, increase your skillset, and earn CPD credits at a GSSA event. We host workshops, expeditions, online courses, and more.
Free access for a limited number of students.
Together with our sponsorship partners, every year we select a number of students to attend certain events at no cost to them.
Apply for free event attendance by completing the application form.
If you apply for sponsorship, then do not register for an event until you receive a
Upcoming events this year.
Drilling Methods and Techniques in Resource Exploration
New geoscientists are frequently placed on drilling projects with very little understanding of the drilling operation. This course provides newly-qualified geoscientists with a fundamental understanding of a drilling operation so they can effectively contribute to the project.
Online
Paid Event
Start any time
Coaching Series with Dr. Sarah Babb
Dr. Sarah Babb is a Professional Associate of the Gordon Institute of Business Science. Dr. Babb has over twenty-five years of experience leading impactful change programmes from scenarios projects, to national skills programmes, to organisational culture change.
Online
Free Event
25 September 2025
30 October 2025
27 November 2025
African Exploration Showcase
This is an ideal opportunity to learn more about deposits that could potentially add significant economic value to the continent’s pipeline. Speakers are from major and junior mining companies, large consulting companies, and independents.
The Country Club, Johannesburg
12 to 13 November, 2025
Paid Event
Financial Literacy for Geoscientists
Many geoscientists do not study accountancy or economics, but find themselves having to read financial statements and contribute to Discounted Cash Flow models. This workshop will introduce you to the terminologies and principles that you will need to better muddle through financial models.
The Country Club, Johannesburg
10 March, 2026
Paid Event
CPD Workshop
This online (Zoom) workshop looks at what CPD is and why it is important. It covers the SACNASP system for CPD, what you can claim and how many points, as well as how to log your points directly on the SACNASP website.
Online
17 March, 2026
Free Event