Call for participation - Artificial Intelligence & High-Performance Geophysics Workshop

[Samuel Xavier de Souza]

First Artificial Intelligence & High-Performance Geophysics Workshop

6–8 May 2026 | Natal, Brazil
https://events.sbgf.org.br/index.php?w=AIHPG26

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), in partnership with the Brazilian Geophysical Society (SBGf) and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), is proud to invite researchers, industry leaders, and practitioners to the First Artificial Intelligence & High-Performance Geophysics Workshop.

Join us from 6–8 May 2026 in the stunning coastal city of Natal, Brazil, to explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI, Machine Learning, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) in applied geophysics.

Keynote Speakers

Alessandra Davolio (Unicamp), 

Alison Malcolm (Memorial University), 

Carlos Chaves (USP), 

Damian Pasiecznik (Xcalibur),

Eileen Martin (Colorado School of Mines), 

Felix Herrmann (Georgia Tech), 

Gerard Gorman (Imperial College), 

Jorge Luiz de Lima Matias (Equinor), 

Jose Jadsom Sampaio (UFPA),

Pablo Machado Barros (Petrobras).

Free Short Courses

We are excited to announce two exclusive short courses on May 5th, free for registered participants in first come first served basis. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from world-renowned experts:

Short Course 01: Practical Machine Learning Methods in the Geosciences

- Instructor: Gerard Schuster (University of Utah)

  Schedule: May 5 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (8h duration)
- Short Course 02: Theoretical Foundations of Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Algorithms in Geosciences. Specially designed for graduate and post-graduate students.

- Instructor: Boris Platov (Kazan Federal University)

- Schedule: May 5 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (8h duration)

Registration
The technical program is live, and registration is open. Secure your spot and your seat in the short courses!
Official Website & Registration:  https://events.sbgf.org.br/index.php?w=AIHPG26

Join us, engage with the community, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of geophysics!

General Co-chairs

Aderson Nascimento (UFRN)

Luiz Braga (INVISION, SBGf)

Samuel Xavier-de-Souza (UFRN)