Young Geo-Professionals
As part of the LaRGE2026 workshop programme we have prepared an exciting line up of Young Geo-Professionals (YGPs) and early career researcher events. Please find information about these events, as well as information about possible financial assistance to attend the event, outlined below.
Important note: Please note that while these events are intended to support YGPs and early career researchers, they are open to all attendees and we encourage everyone that is interested to attend.
Panel discussion on career paths, followed by networking
We recognise that there are many different career paths that one could choose in our industry. As such, we are organising a panel discussion on career paths as part of this workshop. The panel discussion will showcase a range of diverse perspectives, highlight the different potential career paths in our industry, and offer attendees the opportunity to ask our 5 panellists about their careers and experiences. If you have any questions that you would like to ask the panel, please email those to Christoph Kraus at ygp@nzgs.org.
The panel discussion will take place on the afternoon of Friday 1 May, and will be followed by networking and refreshments at the venue afterwards.
Support to attend
If you need financial support to attend, we have listed potential options for you on the Support to Attend page.
Pre-conference networking hike
We are hosting an informal networking event at the start of the week, so you can make new connections and re-connect with friends before the start of the conference. The event will be a hike up Queenstown Hill, allowing you to explore some of the stunning scenery around Queenstown while meeting other delegates attending the conference. The walk will also include a brief talk about Queenstown's geology and geomorphology at the summit.
Please note that the event is open to all delegates, and everyone is welcome to attend (whether young professional or not).
If you are interested in attending the walk, or have any questions, please contact Christoph Kraus at ygp@nzgs.org.
The details for the hike are:
- Date: Monday, 27 April 2026
- Meeting time and location: You can join the walk either at:
- 8:30 am at the Millenium (conference venue) lobby, or
- 9:00 am at the trailhead carpark, at 59 Belfast Terrace, Queenstown
- Anticipated return time: We expect the walk will take about 3 hours return (i.e. returning to Queenstown around 11:30 to 12:00).
- Cost: Free! There is no cost for attending this event.
- Track distance and elevation gain:
- Distance: 5.4 km return (from Belfast Terrace)
- Elevation gain: 500 m
- Clothing: Weather in New Zealand can be changeable at very short notice. Please bring sunscreen, warm clothes and a waterproof jacket. Please wear sturdy footwear (e.g. hiking boots, or trail running shoes)
- Food and water: Food and water will not be provided. Please bring your own water bottle and snacks.
- More information: For more information about the trail please refer to: