RGS Explore Weekend 2025
Calling the next generation of explorers!
The 49th edition of the RGS Explore Weekend took place from Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November in London. Find out all about this unique exploration community gathering.
Save the date
The RGS Explore Weekend returns on 6-8 November 2026 for a special 50th anniversary celebration! To be the first to hear when tickets go on sale, sign up for our free monthly newsletter.
Ready to turn your expedition and field project ideas into achievable, actionable plans?
Join the vibrant exploration community at the Society for the UK's only dedicated event for planning expeditions, field projects and purposeful journeys, packed with inspiration, practical advice, and networking.
Whether you're a student planning an overseas venture, a budding field researcher with a new idea, a curious traveller seeking to make a positive impact, or an adventurous content creator looking to tell transformative stories – if you’re inspired to explore the world in a challenging and meaningful way, and to give something back by doing so, this weekend is your launchpad.
- Learn from over a hundred world-leading expedition professionals, researchers and communicators.
- Attend diverse workshops from planning your itinerary and managing risk to ethical travel and sharing your discoveries.
- Get tailored guidance for your specific idea or project, big or small.
- Meet like-minded people united by a passion for discovery and making a difference.
It has opened my mind to a huge range of possibilities and avenues. I suddenly have faith that I can pursue what I am interested in and make it happen.
The RGS Explore Weekend is generously supported by our official partner the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative.
Programme
Find out the full details of this year's programme, including main-stage speakers, workshops and facilitators, schedules, and locations.
Speakers
Meet the expert speakers and facilitators who have generously shared tales, insights and advice from their involvement in expeditions and fieldwork at the RGS Explore Weekend.
Exhibitors
Meet our 2025 RGS Explore Weekend exhibitors, who will generously share valuable advice and insights to enhance your next expedition.
Accommodation
Attendees of the RGS Explore Weekend seeking accommodation in or around South Kensington have a variety of options that suit every preference and budget.
Is RGS Explore for me?
The RGS Explore Weekend brings together a diverse community united by a belief in geographical exploration as a force for good. Find out what to expect from being part of this unique gathering.
What do RGS Explore attendees say?
In this collection of video testimonials, speakers, participants, and exhibitors share what makes attending the RGS Explore Weekend a life-changing experience.
Frequently asked questions
Attending the RGS Explore Weekend in London can seem a major commitment. We respond in detail to commonly-voiced questions and concerns.
Exhibiting and advertising
Find out more about the benefits of exhibiting and advertising your product or service at the RGS Explore Weekend.
Get a sense of the RGS Explore Weekend
Hear first-hand accounts from seasoned attendees and first-time visitors alike, as they share their experiences and reflections on what draws them back year after year.
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