Explore 2024
Explore 2024 took place over the weekend of Friday 1 to Sunday 3 November 2024.
We'd like to thank everyone who attended, including our wonderful speakers and exhibitors.
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About Explore 2024
Explore 2024, the 48th edition of our flagship expedition and fieldwork weekend symposium, was chaired by British polar explorer Felicity Aston MBE.
Attendees enjoyed three workshop sessions, access to exhibitors and advice desks, as well as bars on Friday and Saturday nights. Refreshments and lunches were provided on both Saturday and Sunday.
Discover the programme for the weekend
Friday 1 November
An unforgettable kickoff to an exhilarating weekend of exploration and inspiration!
Saturday 2 November
Get ready to embark on your own remarkable journey armed with knowledge, inspiration, and the tools to turn your dreams of exploration into reality.
Sunday 3 November
Join us for a day of thought-provoking lectures, engaging discussions, and practical gworkshops as we delve into the essence of fieldwork and empower you to embark on your own expeditions with purpose, integrity, and impact.
Speakers
Expert speakers and workshop leaders share tales from their own expeditions and fieldwork projects and advise attendees on future ideas and plans.
Exhibitors
Meet our Explore exhibitors, who generously shared valuable advice and insights to enhance our attendees' expeditions.
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.