RGS Director Joe Smith welcomes attendees in the Ondaatje Theatre during the Explore 2024 opening address.

Explore weekend

Our annual expeditions and fieldwork planning weekend offers workshops, talks, and networking opportunities for aspiring as well as seasoned explorers planning their next expedition or fieldwork project.

Explore 2025: book now

We're thrilled to invite you to the 49th edition of our annual Explore weekend! Tickets for Explore 2025 are now on sale, Use the code EARLYEXPLORE2025 by Friday 1 August for 20% off!

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About the Explore weekend

At this extraordinary annual event, like-minded individuals unite to celebrate and share their knowledge to push geographical boundaries. Discover the secrets to successful geographical fieldwork, master the art of conservation, and uncover how to plan journeys with purpose.

Speakers and workshop leaders will share their experiences from their recent expeditions, while exhibitors and Society staff will be available to provide personalised advice and guidance on your own future field projects and expeditions.

Your presence is an integral part of our shared journey towards uncovering the wonders of our world.

Get a sense of Explore

Relive the vibrant atmosphere of Explore 2024 as you meet some of the distinguished speakers and passionate attendees who breathed life into the most recent edition of this annual gathering.

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.