FIRST AFRICAN CONFERENCE EARLY-CAREER GEOSCIENTIST - African Conference for Early-Career Geoscientists

About The Conference

We are pleased to announce the upcoming « First African Conference for Early Career Geoscientists (AC1- ECGEO 2025) », dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among young researchers and senior experts in the various fields of Geology and Earth Sciences.

This conference will take place from 5-7 December, 2025 at Sousse (Tunisia). It will serve as a platform for discussing the latest research findings and exploring innovative approaches to various fundamental Geology and Earth sciences disciplines as we face complex environmental and societal challenges. The conference will emphasize the substantial contributions of these disciplines to applied geology and their interdependent relationships. We will highlight the role of new technologies in advancing our understanding of geological processes and developing effective strategies for sustainability.

16 Scientific Topics

3 Days

50+ Leaders, Honorary Guests and Delegates

Conference Topics

The conference will cover a wide range of topics in geology and earth sciences

1. Global Warming & Climate Change (GWC)

2. Water and Sediment Geochemistry & Environment (WSG)

3. Environmental Geosystems & Risk Management (EGR)

4. Marine Geology, Coastal Dynamics: Risk & Management (MGC)

5. Hydrogeology, Water Resources: Management and Sustainable Development (HSD)

6. Mining Georesources (MGR)

7. Mineral Georesources: Geomaterials (MGR)

8. Energetic Georesources & Petroleum Geology (ERP)

9. Pedology & Soil Processes, Geomorphology (PSP)

10. Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences, Applied Geomatics (AIG)

11. Sedimentary Dynamics & Economic Potential (SEP)

12. Paleontology, Paleodiversity & Stratigraphy (PPS)

13. Exploration Geophysics & Natural Resources (EGR)

14. Structural Geology, Tectonics (SGT)

15. Rock & Soil Mechanics, Geotechnics, Civil Engineering (RSM)

16. Mineralogy, Petrology & Geodynamics (MPG)

Abstract Submission

Submit your research abstract for presentation at the conference

Abstract Template

Download our abstract template to ensure your submission meets all requirements:

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Submission Instructions

Prepare Your Abstract

Use the provided template to format your abstract. Ensure it includes:

Title of your presentation
Author(s) information
Keywords
Abstract content (max 300 words)

Submit Your Abstract

Submit your abstract as a Word document (.docx) to one of the following coordinators based on your topic number:

Assoc. Pr. Nadhem Brahim (Topics 1-8)

Submit to: Nadhem Brahim

Email: Nadhem.brahim@fst.utm.tn

Prof. Fetheddine Melki (Topics 9-16)

Submit to: Fetheddine Melki

Email: Fetheddine.Melki@fst.utm.tn

Alternatively, you can submit to the general inquiries email (ac1_ecgeo2025@hotmail.com) and the secretariat will forward it to the appropriate coordinator.

Register for the Conference

After submitting your abstract, please complete your conference registration:

Steering Committes and Collaborators

Meet our distinguished senior coordinators and collaborators

Pr. Mabrouk BOUGHDIRI

Conference General Chair

Pr. Salem BOURI

Scientific Advisory Co-Chair Publication Manager

Pr. Adel KHARROUBI

Scientific Advisory Co-Chair Academic Relationship Leader

Assoc. Pr. Sami RIAHI

Conference organizing Chair

Pr. Hakim GABTNI

Scientific Advisory Co-Chair University-industry collaboration projects

Pr. Ammar MLAYAH

Scientific Advisory Co-Chair Research Innovation

Assoc. Pr. Moez GOUESMIA

Scientific Advisory Co-Chair Public Relationship Manager

pr. Salah MAHMOUDI

Scientific Programme Co-Chair

Pr. Hacene SMADI

President Of Batna 2 University

Pr. Moez CHAFRA

President Of Tunis El Manar Univesity

Pr. Mourad MEGHACHOU

President Of Tlemcen University

Pr. Imed BASDOURI

President Of Gafsa University

Pr. Adel MEGRICHE

Dean Of The Faculty Of Sciences Of Tunis

Pr. Said Tlig

Expert in Geosciences

Pr. Cedric M John

Expert in Geosciences

Pr. Abbas MAROK

Ass. Pr. Abdallah CHABBI

Pr. Abdelmajid CHOUABBI

Ass. Prof. ATHAMENA Ali

Ass. Pr. Bachir LAAMOURI

Ass. Prof. Saida Hidouri

Pr. Cherifa ABDELBAKI

Pr. Djeloul BELHAI

Pr. Fouad DJAIZ

Ass. Pr. Habibi YAHYAOUI

Pr. Lakhdhar BOUABSA

Pr. Miloud BEN HAMMOU

Pr. Mohamed ACHITE

Pr. Moulley CHARAF CHABOU

Pr. Nabil DFEFLIA

Pr. Nachida ABDALLAH

Pr. Rabah KECHICHED

Pr. Rabah LAOUR

Ass. Pr. Riadh AOUISSI

Pr. Riheb HADJI

Pr. Saïd MAOUCHE

Pr. Sami LOUNIS

Pr. Sihem SALMI-LAOUAR

Pr. Smain Chellat

Prof. M. Soussi

Prof. N. Kallel

Pr. H. Azeiez

Pr. A. Sebei

Prof. F. Dhahri

Prof. F. Souissi

A. Pr. Y. Moumni

A. Pr. I. Amri

Pr. H. Ibrahim

A. Pr. M. Mekki

Pr. N. Gaaloul

Pr. I. Chenini

Prof. A. Mabrouk

Pr. W. Oueslati

Pr. F. Hamzaoui

Prof. F. Jamoussi

Pr. N. Brahim

Prof. F. Melki

Pr. Tahar Aloui

Ass. Pr. Hanène Saïdi

Assoc. Pr. Nadhem Brahim

Steering Committee

Summary and future directions

12:00 - 13:00

Closing Ceremony

Awards and acknowledgments

13:00 - 14:30

Farewell Lunch

Conference Restaurant

14:30 - 17:00

Workshops & Short Courses

Specialized training sessions for conference participants

Workshops & Short Courses

Enhance your skills with our specialized workshops and courses

Keynote Talks

1. Geology of Africa

Pr. Said Tilg
Univ. Tunis El Manar, TUNISIA

2. Pioneering AI in Earth Sciences

Pr. Cedric M John
Univ. Queen Mary, London, UK

Courses/Workshops

1. Hydrogeological modelling

Pr. Pistre Severin
Univ. Montpellier, FRANCE

2. Deep learning applications in Earth Sciences

Pr. Cedric M John
Univ. Queen Mary, London, UK

3. Modelling in Geoenvironmental Systems

Pr. Margarida Antunes
Univ. Minho, Braga, PORTUGAL

4. The Art of Geocommunication

Pr. Mohamed Khessibi
Univ. Sfax, TUNISIA

Step by step towards a successful paper in Earth Sciences

Registration

Join us for this exciting conference in Africa, Tunisia

Registration and Accommodation Fees

Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. The conference offers three registration formulas to suit your needs.
All fees are in Euros (€).

Formula A: Conference materials, 3-day session attendance, 2-night accommodation, all inclusive meals, Coffee breaks, Gala Party
Formula B: Conference materials, 2-day session attendance, 1-night accommodation, all inclusive meals, Coffee breaks, Gala Party
Formula C: Conference materials, Attendance for 1 day, 1 lunch, 2 Coffee breaks

Registration & Accommodation Fees
Category	Low-Income Countries						Other Countries
Category	Formula A	Formula B	Formula C	Field trip (+1 night)	WSH./Course (3 sessions)	Extra/Night	Formula A	Formula B	Formula C	Field trip (+1 night)	WSH./Course (3 sessions)	Extra/Night
Early Career Geoscientist / Retired Researcher	220	150	100	70	50	60	350	200	150	100	80	80
Senior Researcher	320	200	120	100	-	60	450	300	160	150	-	80
Industrial/Professional Researcher / Exhibitor	450	300	150	150	100	60	600	400	250	250	150	80
Accompanying person (spouse/family) Less than 12 years	50	30	-	40	-	-	80	60	-	50	-	-
Accompanying person (spouse/family) Others	100	60	-	60	-	-	120	80	-	80	-	-
One Extra-night (before/after the conference)	60						80

Field trip: includes accommodation for 1 night
WSH./Course: 3 sessions
All fees are in Euros (€)
*See website for list of low-income countries

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Family Name

Institution

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Participation Type

Poster Presentation Oral Presentation

Select Your Topic (1-16)

Upload Your Abstract

Please upload your abstract using the template from the Abstract Submission section.

Conference Venue

El Mouradi Palm Marina, Sousse, Tunisia - December 5-7, 2025

El Mouradi Palm Marina

The conference will be held at the luxurious El Mouradi Palm Marina hotel, a premier destination in Sousse with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. This 5-star hotel offers state-of-the-art conference facilities, comfortable accommodations, and excellent dining options. Built in an Arab-Andalusian style near the Port El Kantaoui marina, with gardens leading to a sandy beach, El Mouradi Palm Marina is the perfect hotel for a relaxing stay.

For golfers, the 36-hole "El Kantaoui" course is just 2 km away.

The hotel is located 10 km from the city of Sousse, 35 km from Monastir Habib-Bourguiba Airport, 40 km from Enfidha Airport, 70 km from Yasmine Hammamet and 135 km from the capital Tunis.

Hotel Features

Modern conference rooms with full AV equipment
Direct access to a private beach
Outdoor and indoor swimming pools
Spa and wellness center
Multiple restaurants and bars
Free WiFi throughout the property

Field Trips

FT1: Geology and Geotourism in North-Central Tunisia (Dec 3-4)
FT2: Geology and Geotourism in Southern Tunisia (Dec 3-4)

Free WiFi

Restaurants

Swimming Pools

Spa

Private Beach

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Awards & Honors

Recognizing excellence in geosciences

Best Oral Presentation

For each conference topic, the best oral presentation will be awarded during the gala dinner.

Best Poster

Outstanding poster presentations will be recognized with awards in each topic category.

Honorary Awards

Special recognition for retired legends of geology and distinguished African geoscientists.