19th Workshop of the International Lithosphere Program Task Force Sedimentary Basins

30 Nov - 4th December 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

30 Nov - 1st December (Field Excursion)
2nd - 3rd December (Sessions)
4th December (Roundtable Discussions) (Optional)

We are delighted to inform you that King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in collaboration with Saudi Aramco and the International Lithosphere Program (ILP), will host the 19th Workshop of the ILP Task Force on Sedimentary Basins in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This workshop provides a platform for exploring different aspects of crustal evolution using a variety of geoscientific approaches. Taking place each year in various geological locations, the event attracts a substantial gathering of scientists and specialists from around the world. The workshop promotes the exchange of cutting-edge research in lithospheric science, emphasizing the interplay between tectonics, sedimentary processes, and natural resource systems. It brings together national and international experts to address challenges in geological modeling, geodynamics, and sustainability.

  • Where

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    When

    30 Nov - 4th December 2025

    30 Nov - 1st December (Field Excursion)

    2nd - 3rd December (Sessions)

    4th December (Roundtable Discussions) (Optional)

Trip

Key Themes

01

Lithospheric Processes

02

Sedimentary Basins

03

Arabian Plate Tectonics

04

Resource Characterization

05

Geological Storage

06

Geohazards

07

Geo-tourism & Geo-heritage

08

Interacontinental Volcanism

09

Mineral Systems

Important Dates

Registration Deadline

1st of October

Registration not yet available

Registration Fee(In Saudi Riyal)

EventStudentsAcademic ResearcherIndustry Professional
Workshop220 SAR640 SAR850 SAR
Field Trip250 SAR250 SAR250 SAR
Gala Dinner120 SAR120 SAR120 SAR

Abstract Submission Deadline

July 31, 2025

Notification of Acceptance

August 7th, 2025

Program Release

September 1st, 2025

Visa & Travel

  • • Venue & Travel City: KACST, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • • Visa Information: For visa applications, please visit visa.visitsaudi.com or contact the nearest Saudi embassy or consulate
  • • Airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
  • • Visa Assistance: Participants with accepted abstract will be actively assisted to obtain a visa
  • • Contact Email:totaibi@kacst.gov.sa
Riyadh

Call for Abstracts

We invite researchers and professionals to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Please submit your abstract to

  • • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
  • • Notification of Acceptance: August 7th, 2025

We look forward to welcoming you to Riyadh in December 2025!

Contact Information
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