Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference (AEGC 2025) will hold its annual conference in September.
On Wednesday 10 September there is a Geoscience day for high school aged students in Years 10-12
Home Education WA has registered as a ‘school’ for this event with a capacity of 15 students and their parents.
Day: Wednesday 10 September
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, which is located close to both the Elizabeth Quay Bus station and the Elizabeth Quay train station.
Time 9:15-14:30
Time: Please aim to arrive between 9am and 9:15am. We will enter the conference as ONE Home Education WA group.
Options:
- Parent to stay for the duration.
- ‘Drop off and leave’ with HEWA committee member Monique Stone. Please ensure you are contactable throughout the day and pick up at 2:30pm.
Format for the day:
9-9:15am arrive, check in with Monique Stone
9:40-10:20 WA – a global resources hotspot
10:20-10:40 morning tea break
10:40-12:30 6 rotating hands-on activities with industry professionals
12:30-12:50 Careers panel
12:50-13:20 lunch break (with invited geoscientists)
13:20-13:30 closing session
13:30-14:30 guided exhibition and technology tour.
What to bring:
It is recommend that students bring a water bottle and something for lunch.
There are some light refreshments offered by the organisers of the event for morning tea and lunch; the exact details have not been issued and we therefore cannot give allergen advice.
Monique Stone, committee member & LEAP Coordinator, Home Education WA