The GEOEACE 2024 conference marked a significant event in the East African geo-resources sector, bringing together distinguished speakers, esteemed panelists, and exhibitors from across the globe. This prestigious gathering provided a platform for networking, collaboration, and insight-sharing among key industry players, institutions, and multinational corporations from Africa and beyond.

Held in Nairobi, the conference aligned with a remarkable milestone for the Geological Society of Kenya, which celebrated 50 years of advancing geological research and practice since its founding. This milestone was commemorated alongside the conference, adding a historic depth to the gathering of geoscience professionals.

GEOEACE 2024 attracted a diverse range of sectors, each essential to the development and understanding of Earth sciences. The sectors represented included:

• Research and Academia
• Mining and Quarrying
• Hydrogeology
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Oil and Gas
• Geothermal Energy
• Nuclear Energy
• Engineering Geology
• Climate Science
• Environmental Geology
• Natural Hazards and Risk Assessment (including seismic activity, landslides, and ground subsidence)
• Archaeology and Paleontology

The conference catered to a wide array of professionals and institutions, creating valuable engagement for:

• Geoscientists from research and educational institutions
• Research Scholars and Academicians
• Government Ministries and State Corporations
• Representatives from iNGOs and NGOs
• Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASMs) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Civil Society and Advocacy Groups
• Media Personnel
• Financiers and Investors, including Insurance and Venture Capital Firms
• Equipment and Software Manufacturers and Agents

GEOEACE 2024 was a focal point for knowledge exchange, collaborative opportunities, and showcasing advancements in geo-resources technologies and services. Exhibitors displayed cutting-edge projects, equipment, and services, highlighting the East African geo-resources sector’s potential and capacity for innovation. For attendees, the event provided an invaluable occasion to establish new connections and strengthen existing partnerships within the industry.

The success of GEOEACE 2024 reinforced its position as a premier event in the geo-resources calendar, and the Geological Society of Kenya’s golden anniversary lent a unique significance to the celebration, reinforcing its commitment to supporting and advancing Earth science for another 50 years and beyond.