SPWLA Student Virtual Sympsoium
Critical Thinking in a
Data-Driven Subsurface World
Interpreting Data Responsibly in the Era of Automation
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Date:
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October 8–9, 2026
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Location:
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Virtual Conference
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Registration:
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Free |
Who Can Attend:
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Students Worldwide
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Join students from around the world for a free virtual symposium focused on the critical thinking skills needed to responsibly interpret subsurface data in an age of increasing automation and artificial intelligence.
This symposium will explore how students and early-career professionals can combine emerging technology with sound technical judgment, responsible data interpretation, and human expertise.
Why Attend?
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Understand the role of critical thinking in automated workflows.
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Learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning impact subsurface interpretation.
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Explore real-world examples of responsible data interpretation.
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Discover strategies to avoid bias and over-reliance on algorithms.
Automation can process data — critical thinking interprets it.
Key Discussion Topics
- Artificial intelligence in subsurface analysis
- Responsible interpretation of petrophysical data
- Data quality, uncertainty, and decision making
- Human expertise versus automated interpretation
- Ethical considerations in data-driven geoscience
Who Should Attend?
Students studying or working in:
- Petrophysics
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Reservoir Engineering
- Energy Data Science
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
Join Students from Around the World
Be part of the discussion about the future of responsible subsurface interpretation.
Organized by the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts
Registration
Online registration not available.