AAPG Mid-Continent Field Conference 2024
The Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway: Depositional Environment and Paleontology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The conference is designed for professional geologists in the industry and government agencies as well as students and faculty in academia.
This three day field conference will include guest speakers, opportunities for vendors to showcase services and products, opportunities for students and others to present research via poster sessions, opportunities to explore the region around Hays, and field trips to various sites of regional and geologic interest.
Attendance is limited to ensure all participants have the opportunity to experience the full field conference activities to the fullest. Register early when registration opens on September 1st.
Registration for the field conference includes:
- Friday: Keynote speaker, Vendor room access, Poster session access, tours, swag bag, and Ice Breaker.
- Saturday: Selected Field trip/Activity, Guidebook, Lunch (Boxed on field trip), Dinner (Catered)
- Sunday: Admission & Tour of Sternberg Museum, Lunch (boxed lunch provided at end of Sternberg Tour)
Meals Included in Registration: Saturday Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Lunch
Admissions Included in Registration: All admissions for field trips included in registration
The City of Hays, and surrounding communities offer a unique collection of sites, experiences, and eateries. We encourage you to explore our area on your own before leaving.
For information on where to explore on your own:
Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau https://www.visithays.com/
Eateries in Hays https://www.visithays.com/BusinessDirectoryII.aspx?lngBusinessCategoryID=73
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Also featured will be ?short course/technical sessions/special dinner or activity?
Notes for additional info to provide on site/registration
- While professionals and students...., guests can..... Guest registration includes....
- Conference Headquarters/Hotel
- Sponsors
- Conference Committee/Contacts
- Parking Info
- Campus Map
Suggested links/pages/additional info
- List of Guest/Spoice Suggested Activities
- Registration (info, $, what includes, badges?, policies, cancellation info, statement of liability, guidebook?
- Schedule of Events
Events?: Field Trips, Student event, Tour of department, something at Alumni/Foundation, Icebreaker, keynote speaker, group meal - Technical Sessions/Short Course/Student
- Accommodations
- Sponsor/Exhibitor Info (how to become)
- Safety/What to bring/wear