November 23–26, 2026 · YELLOWKNIFE, NWT

2026 YELLOWKNIFE GEOSCIENCE FORUM

The North's largest annual gathering of the mineral exploration and mining community returns to Yellowknife. Join industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and researchers for a full technical program, trade show, and the networking that drives the northern minerals industry.

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Yellowknife, NWT
Explorer Hotel
 
500+ attendees
North & beyond
 
50+ exhibitors
Across industries
About the event

The largest mining conference in the Northwest Territories

This premier event, hosted by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines with support from the Government of the NWT's Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment, attracts hundreds of delegates and exhibitors eager to share their knowledge, learn from others, and promote their services and products.

The forum's dynamic program features keynote speakers, technical presentations, showcase talks and offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge research and technological advancements, and network with peers with an interest in the North.

Don't miss out on this exciting and informative event!

Why attend

Highlights of the Geoscience Forum

 

Conference programming

Keynotes, technical presentations, and showcase talks across four days. Hear the latest northern geoscience and exploration results firsthand.

 

Trade show floor

Meet 50+ exhibitors showing the services, technology, and products moving northern exploration forward, a short walk next door at the Chateau Nova Hotel.

 

Networking & banquet

Connect with 500+ delegates from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and research over four days of receptions and the forum banquet.

Travel & accommodations

Getting to Yellowknife — and where to stay.

Air North is offering Geoscience Forum delegates a discounted fare, and our hotel partners offer discounted rates and dedicated service. Book early — Yellowknife has limited capacity during the show.

 

Air North, Yukon's Airline
AIRLINE PARTNER
Air North, Yukon’s Airline
10% off GoYukon and Optimum fares for Geoscience Forum delegates, on all routes. Enter the discount code when booking at flyairnorth.com.
DISCOUNT CODE
YGF2026
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November 23, 2026
TRAVEL BETWEEN
Nov 16 – Dec 3, 2026
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Chateau Nova Yellowknife
PARTNER HOTEL
Chateau Nova Yellowknife
Full-service hotel with 141 rooms and suites, conference and meeting rooms, steam room, sauna, fitness centre, complimentary WiFi and the Quarry Restaurant & Lounge. All guest rooms include a fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishware and cutlery.
You must book through the group link below to receive the rate.
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The Explorer Hotel
PARTNER HOTEL
The Explorer Hotel
Full-service hotel with 259 guest rooms, a variety of contemporary dining options and 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting and conference space.
867-873-3531 ext 0
Book directly with the hotel by phone or email and quote the rate code below.
RATE CODE
Geoscience - Chamber of Mines
Nova Inn Yellowknife
Nova Inn Yellowknife
A short walk from the host venues, with a fitness centre, sauna, business centre, spacious rooms and kitchen suites.
4401 Franklin Avenue, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2
CALL TO BOOK
1-877-839-1236
Capital Suites Yellowknife
Capital Suites Yellowknife
A short walk to the host venues. Recently renovated suites with comfortable furniture, wall-mounted flat screen TVs and fully-equipped kitchens.
100-5603 50th Ave, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E8
CALL TO BOOK
1-877-669-9444