8^th International Conference on
Earth Science Pakistan 2026, Baragali Summer Campus,
University of Peshawar June 12-14, 2026

INTRODUCTION

National Centre of Excellence in Geology (NCEG) is dedicated to the advancement in Earth Sciences, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, exploration of minerals and oil/gas, mitigation of natural hazards, and addressing the impacts of climate change. NCEG has a strong track record of organizing international conferences, seminars, and workshops that tackle the key challenges facing the geoscience sector in our country. The upcoming international conference, ESP 2026, aims to bring together national and international scientists from academia and industry, professional consultants, and graduate students from across the country and abroad. Participants will present their research on diverse aspects of Earth Sciences, providing a platform to share knowledge, explore cutting-edge technologies, and discuss strategies for their implementation in government policies and industrial collaborations.

THEMATIC SESSIONS

Theme 1:   Mineral Exploration, Processing & Sustainable Mining
Theme 2:   Structural Geology & Tectonics
Theme 3:   Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering & Construction Materials
Theme 4:   Applied Geophysics & Subsurface Imaging
Theme 5:   Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Reduction
Theme 6:   Energy, Petroleum Systems & Basin Analysis
Theme 7:   Environmental & Soil Sciences, Climate Change & Hydrology
Theme 8:   Sedimentology, Paleontology, Mineralogy & Petrology

EXHIBITION

The ESP 2026 provides an opportunity for the corporate sector to showcase its products/services and connect with hundreds of researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers from all over the country and abroad. They can network with attendees and have access to all thematic sessions. Last date for stall booking is 30th May, 2026.

POSTER COMPETITION

A student poster competition will be held among participating students. Winners in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions will be awarded prizes. A poster evaluation committee will select the best poster of ESP 2026.

REGISTRATION - ABSTRACT SUBMISSION - AWARDS

Important dates

Boarding/Lodging for Locals: Rs. 10000 (02 nights Bara Gali Campus shared accommodation; Rs. 4000 for students) For off-campus accommodation, the organizers may suggest hotels.
The registration fee covers all meals and refreshments from 12nd June (evening) to 14th June (evening).
Please deposit the amount in Acc. Title:NCE in Geology EVENTS AND SERVICES, IBAN: PK82KHYB5317003005642115, The Bank Of Khyber, University Campus Branch Peshawar.

*For payment related queries, Contact S. Tasbeehullah Jan, Assistant Accounts ( tasbeeh03@gmail.com)
*For boarding and lodging,Contact Dr.Shah Rukh,, Assistant Professor (shahrukh.nceg@uop.edu.pk)

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND CORRESPONDENCE

• Abstracts should be submitted using the provided template at: http://nceg.uop.edu.pk/ESP2026/introduction.html or via email at esp.nceg@uop.edu.pk by 20th April 2026.
• Accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences (JHES) upon payment of the registration fee.
• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/jVuRwdsELin3G9cX8

Organizing Committee, Contacts