Explore weekend
Get ready to embark on your own expedition or fieldwork project with the Explore weekend, our flagship expedition and planning symposium – returning on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November 2025.
Explore 2025: save the date
We'd like to thank everyone who attended Explore 2024, including our wonderful speakers and exhibitors.
Explore will return on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November 2025. Sign up for the expeditions and fieldwork newsletter through your RGS-IBG account dashboard and stay informed.
About the Explore weekend
At this extraordinary annual event, like-minded individuals unite to celebrate and share their knowledge to push geographical boundaries. Discover the secrets to successful geographical fieldwork, master the art of conservation, and uncover how to plan journeys with purpose.
Speakers and workshop leaders will share their experiences from their recent expeditions, while exhibitors and Society staff will be available to provide personalised advice and guidance on your own future field projects and expeditions.
Your presence is an integral part of our shared journey towards uncovering the wonders of our world.
Get a sense of Explore
Relive the vibrant atmosphere of Explore 2024 as you meet some of the distinguished speakers and passionate attendees who breathed life into the most recent edition of this annual gathering.
Hear first-hand accounts from seasoned attendees and first-time visitors alike, as they share their experiences and reflections on what draws them back year after year.
Is Explore for me?
Each year, the Explore weekend welcomes a diverse range of people. Discover what you can expect from participating in Explore and find out if the event is for you.
What do others say about Explore?
In this collection of video testimonials, speakers, participants, and exhibitors share what makes Explore an invaluable experience.
Frequently asked questions
Attending the Explore weekend can feel like a big commitment. Here we respond in detail to your commonly-voiced questions and concerns.