Visitor FAQ’s

Registration

Who can attend?

GEO is open to oil and gas professionals and business visitors. Children under the age of 16 will not be admitted. Compare all registration options and find your perfect pass here.

Do I need to register?

All attendees are requested to register. Registrations can be made online in advance or onsite during registration desk opening hours.

Can I bring children?

GEO is a trade event, and the nature of the exhibits and our attendees reflect this. As such attendance by anyone under the age of 16 is strictly prohibited at all times; this includes build up, the open days and breakdown of the exhibition.

Can I register in advance?

Advance registration can be made online here.

Can I register on arrival?

Registrations can be made onsite during registration desk opening hours at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre and the Ritz Carlton hotel.

Registration desk timings

Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre:

The Ritz Carlton hotel:

Sunday, 3 October 2021 – 15:00-20:00

What’s included in the conference delegate registration fee?

Admission to all conference sessions
Admission to the exhibition
Conference delegate bag
Conference and exhibition programme
Access to all conference abstracts online
Invitation to the Gala Dinner
Invitations to 3 official lunches
Refreshments at tea and coffee breaks

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What’s included in the student and faculty registration?

Admission to all conference sessions
Admission to the exhibition
Conference and exhibition programme
Access to all conference abstracts online
Invitation to the Gala Dinner
Refreshments at tea and coffee breaks

The following benefits are not included in faculty and student registrations:

Conference delegate bag
Invitations to 3 official lunches

Registration for faculty and students is free of charge. To qualify, valid faculty or student ID must be presented on collection of badges at at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

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What’s included in the Young Professionals registration fee?

Access to the full programme of activities designed for students and young professionals
All social activities as part of the student and young professionals programme
Admission to the plenary session on day 1 of the conference ‘Geosciences in the Digital World’
Access to all conference abstracts online
Admission to the exhibition
Invitation to the Gala Dinner
Refreshments at tea and coffee breaks
Lunches at Al Raya Suites Hotel

The following benefits are not included in the Young Professionals registration fee:

Admission to all conference oral and poster sessions
Conference delegate bag
Invitations to lunches at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre

To qualify as a young professional, you must be under the age of 35 with less than 10 years work experience.

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Do I have to pay to attend the exhibition only?

Entry to the exhibition only is free of charge on all days.

What payment methods are accepted?

The following credit and debit cards can be used as payment: Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Cash payments will also be accepted for registrations made onsite.

Do students and faculty have to pay?

Is my registration date specific?

Registration for the show is non-date specific. Once you have registered you are able to attend the show on any of the show open days.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

For details, please contact [email protected]

At the Event

Where does the show take place?

GEO takes place from 4 – 7 October 2021 in Bahrain.

Conference

The GEO conference opening takes place on 4 October at the Ritz Carlton hotel. The subsequent 3 days of the conference take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 5–7 October 2021.

Exhibition

The exhibition takes place from 4 – 7 October 2021 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre location

Building 158
Avenue 28
Sanabis
Block 410
Bahrain

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Ritz Carlton Hotel Bahrain & Spa location

Al Seef District
Building 112
King Mohammed VI Avenue
Manama
Bahrain

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What times and dates does the show open?

GEO takes place from 4 – 7 October 2021 in Bahrain.

Conference

The GEO conference opening takes place on Monday, 4 October at the Ritz Carlton hotel. The subsequent 3 days of the conference take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 4 – 7 October 2021.

Monday, 4 October 2021 – 17:00-18:30 (Ritz Carlton hotel)
Tuesday, 5 October 2021 – 08:30-17:00
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 – 08:30-17:00
Thursday, 7 October 2021 – 08:30-17:00

Exhibition

The exhibition takes place from 5 – 7 October 2021 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Tuesday, 5 October 2021 – 09:00-17:00
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 – 09:00-17:00
Thursday, 7 October 2021 – 09:00-16:00

How do I collect my badge / conference materials?

Badges and conference materials may be collected at the registration desks during registration desk opening hours. For security reasons, badges and conference materials must be collected in person.

Registration desk timings

Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre:

The Ritz Carlton hotel:

Sunday, 3 October 2021 – 15:00-20:00

When do the registration desks open?

Registration desk timings

Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre:

The Ritz Carlton hotel:

Sunday, 3 October 2021 – 15:00-20:00

Where can I stay?

Preferred hotel status has been awarded to 6 Bahrain hotels, offering participants competitive room rates:

Please see our hotel page for further information.

Do I need a visa?

Visas are not required by GCC passport holders. Visas are required by all other nationalities visiting Bahrain. Passport holders from 60+ countries are granted visas on arrival. For up to date information on eligibility for visas on arrival, or to apply for a visa via the organisers, please see our visa section.

Where can I eat and drink?

Light refreshments are available from the coffee lounge in hall 1 of the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Complimentary hot beverages are available for all delegates and exhibitors.

A buffet lunch will be served in hall 2 Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre on Tuesday 5 October, Wednesday 6 October and Thursday 7 October. Buffet lunch tickets for all 3 days are included in the conference delegate registration fee. Lunch tickets for students and faculty registrations are not included. Lunch for Young Professionals will be served at the Al Raya Suites Hotel.

Buffet lunch tickets are available to purchase for US$ 60 + 5% VAT per person. Tickets can be purchased onsite at the registration desks or in advance during online registration.

How do I get a copy of the conference proceedings?

The abstract for each paper presented at the conference is published in the conference proceedings and hosted online. All delegates will an email post-event with login instructions.

Media

Can media attend?

Members of the media are welcome to attend GEO. Admission is free of charge. Media are eligible to attend:

The exhibition
Conference opening ceremony on 4 October 2021 at the Ritz Carlton hotel
Plenary sessions at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre

Media are not permitted to attend conference technical sessions.

Is special permission required?

In line with many countries, there is a requirement for international media to register for a media visa ahead of their visit and provide a list of all the technical equipment that will be brought in to the country in order to clear customs. International media includes journalists, reporters and accompanying crew members, all of whom should contact the Bahrain of Ministry Information Affairs to ensure smooth entry to the country. For further information on requirements and to apply online visit: www.mia.gov.bh