Dear Colleagues:

 We invite you to submit an abstract to Session 11 at Clay Minerals Society’s annual meeting (Provo, Utah, July 7-11, 2026). 

 Session 11: Clays and zeolites in the oil and gas industry

 As global energy demand continues to rise, the petroleum industry faces unprecedented challenges to deliver sustainable and efficient energy solutions. Advancing our knowledge of clays and zeolites, both in natural formations and engineered applications, will be crucial to meeting these demands. This session will explore their multifaceted roles, bridging fundamental mineralogy with practical applications that drive the future of energy.

 ORGANIZERS: Michael Cheshire (Chevron), Rebecca Stokes (USGS)

 Web page: https://clayconferences.org/clay-minerals-society-2026-meeting/

Abstract submission deadline: April 1, 2026

 Regards,

 Michael Cheshire

 Chevron-Upstream Laboratories

3901 Briarpark Drive

Houston, TX 77042

713-954-6178

Dear colleagues
On behalf of the organizing committee, I'm pleased to invite the submission of contributions to the MidEuropean Clay Conference MECC2026, 6.-11. Sep in Zurich/Switzerland. We welcome submissions presenting original research, theoretical developments, methodological advances, as well as applied case studies. Contributions may be proposed for oral or poster presentation.
Registration and abstract submission are open. Please submit your abstracts (max. two pages) by 31st May through our conference portal indicating the related session. All submissions will undergo peer review to ensure the highest scientific standards. The sessions list and guidelines for submission as well as further information are available at https://www.mecc2026.org.
Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation in the fascinating world of clays and clay minerals.

Best regards
Michael Plötze

Dr. Michael Ploetze
ETH Zurich
President of the DTTG

Chair of the Organising Committee MECC2026
MECC 2026 - Mid-European-Clay Conference Zurich