2026 RMAG MOwry Formation Symposium

Thursday November 5, 2026

Denver West Marriott

One Day. One Formation. The Sharpest Minds in Unconventional Geology.

The Mowry Shale is quietly becoming one of the most important unconventional plays in the Rockies — and the science behind it is moving fast. This one-day symposium brings together the geologists, geochemists, engineers, and economists driving that progress for a single, focused day of talks spanning the full life cycle of the play: from source rock deposition to the drill bit to the balance sheet.

Whether you're mapping sequence stratigraphy in the Powder River Basin, chasing biogenic silica signatures across the Western Interior Seaway, or modeling stress-dependent permeability in the lab, this is where the Mowry conversation is happening.

14 talks. 4 technical themes. 1 day.

Why Attend

• See the whole play, top to bottom. From depositional systems and sequence stratigraphy through petrophysics, reservoir engineering, drilling operations, and economic impact — one agenda, no silos.
• Hear from the people doing the work. Speakers from operators, national labs, and universities across Wyoming, Utah, and beyond, presenting original core, log, and geochemical data.
• Get the regional picture. Talks span the Powder River, Green River, Wind River, and Bighorn basins — ideal for comparing plays and de-risking new areas.
• Network where it counts. The day wraps with a Happy Hour — bring your business cards and connect with others working in the space. 

Agenda At A Glance 

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Save Your Seat

Seats are limited for this single-track, single-day event. Join geologists, geochemists, and engineers from across the basin for a full day on the formation everyone's watching.

Registration Details

• $300 for RMAG Members
• $400 for Non-Members (not a member of RMAG? Join today!)
• $50 for Student Members (enrolled in undergradute or graduate program and not a student member? Email Staff@rmag.org for a complimentary registration)
• Speaking in the program, email staff@rmag.org

Registration for the November 5 Symposium closed on October 26th. 

Full Refunds for the November 5 Symposium are available until September 15th. Between September 15 and October 5th half of registration funds can be refund. October 6th and later registration funds are transferable to another attendee or forfeit. 

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