Stanford Geothermal Workshop 2027: Dates, Abstract Deadline, Hybrid Access, and Key Topics

52nd Stanford Geothermal Workshop 2027: Dates, Themes, Deadlines, and What Attendees Need to Know

Image: Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center

The 52nd Stanford Geothermal Workshop will take place February 8–10, 2027 at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center on Stanford University’s campus, and it is already shaping up as a major geothermal industry event. The 2027 edition will again use a hybrid format, with remote viewing available for registered attendees but in-person presentation required for speakers .

Why this workshop matters

Stanford’s Geothermal Workshop is built around geothermal reservoir science, engineering, and field development, which makes it one of the most technical and credible recurring gatherings in the sector . 

Its stated goal is to bring together engineers, scientists, and managers involved in geothermal reservoir studies and development, while also creating a forum for open reporting and exchange of ideas . 

That mix gives the event value for researchers, project developers, policymakers, and companies working in geothermal energy . For readers tracking the global geothermal calendar, the 2027 workshop is a high-signal date because Stanford positions it as a flagship venue for applied geothermal research .

Image : Former Stanford Geothermal Students take a group photo 

2027 dates and venue

The workshop is scheduled for February 8–10, 2027, at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center in Stanford, California . Stanford’s workshop page and conference portal both reference the same event timeline and registration flow, which reinforces that this is the official 2027 conference site . 

The event’s campus setting matters because it signals a focused, in-person technical meeting rather than a large trade expo . For attendees planning travel, this is the kind of event where the venue and registration timing are as important as the scientific program .

Submission timeline

Abstract submission opened on June 26, 2026 and closes on Thursday, October 8, 2026 . 

Notification of abstract acceptance or decline will be sent by Thursday, November 12, 2026, and full papers for accepted abstracts are due Friday, January 29, 2027 . Those deadlines give prospective authors a clear runway, but the abstract cutoff is the key date to watch . In practical terms, anyone hoping to present should be planning now rather than waiting until the end of the year .

Hybrid format and access

The 2027 workshop will follow the same hybrid structure used in 2026, allowing remote participation alongside in-person attendance . Remote attendees can view presentations live in real time, but they cannot participate in Q&A 

.Stanford also makes it clear that speakers must be physically present, so there will be no remote presentations . 

Remote access requires both login and registration, and attendees join sessions through the conference portal’s “Full Schedule” and “Open LIVE Event” links .

Conference topics

The workshop covers the core technical areas that define modern geothermal development .

The published topic list includes reservoir case studies, enhanced geothermal systems, engineering techniques, field management, exploration, drilling and well bore flows, low enthalpy systems, and geosciences . 

That breadth makes the conference useful for both academic researchers and industry practitioners because it spans subsurface science, drilling, operations, and resource management . It also suggests that the 2027 program will remain closely tied to applied reservoir performance rather than general energy policy discussion .

CEU, banquet, and logistics

Stanford says the workshop is approved for 2 CEU hours, with a processing fee of $100, and the transcript is sent by email after the workshop . The banquet will be optional and ticketed in 2027, with a $50 fee because of limited dining space . That detail is useful for attendees budgeting the trip, since the conference is otherwise designed to include lunches, a reception, and a dinner through sponsorship support . Stanford also lists contact information for workshop questions, including geothermal@se3mail.stanford.edu and the geothermal program phone number

Image: Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center

Related : We did an interview with one of the Stanford Geothermal Workshop Students who had gone through this program and the findings were  incredibly  amazing 

Source: Stanford Geothermal