Committee on Earth Resources Spring Meeting 2026 - Precompetetive GeoScience Data in the United States: Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities for Progress
Precompetitive data in geosciences, such as geological, geophysical, and geochemical data, can derisk and advance exploration processes and strengthen domestic supply chains enhancing economic resilience and national security. The United States faces many barriers including non-uniform governance across states, inconsistent data standards, variable funding, and tensions between proprietary protection and public release. The geoscience community recognizes that data sharing is essential for understanding the complexities of the subsurface—there is momentum to understand the full value of data sharing, and to identify data sharing opportunities.
The Committee on Earth Resources is hosting a short series of panel discussions to explore the benefits associated with precompetitive data; the unique challenges to the US; and opportunities to progress data sharing.
When:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Where:
Attend virtually:
You will receive the relevant link(s) to attend virtually via email.