The 2026 Gussow Committee invites geoscientists, researchers, and industry professionals to gather in the heart of the Canadian Rockies for three days of focused, high-impact technical exchange. Set against the backdrop of Banff National Park, this in-person conference explores one of the most dynamic and economically significant intervals of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB): the Cretaceous.
Under the theme “Cracking the Cretaceous Code: Unlocking the Strata of the WCSB,” the program highlights new activity, emerging insights, and evolving interpretations across the full spectrum of productive Cretaceous horizons.
As a single-track technical conference, Gussow offers a uniquely cohesive experience. Every attendee shares the same sessions and discussions, creating a deeper level of engagement across disciplines. The 2026 program delivers both scientific depth and practical relevance for geoscientists working throughout the basin.
2026 Session Lineup
- Regional Basin & Paleogeography – Structural and stratigraphic overview
- Cretaceous Marginal Marine Studies – Shorelines and deltas
- Cretaceous Nonmarine Studies – Fluvial systems and incised valleys
- Lower Cretaceous Case Studies – Mannville and Fort St. John Groups, including Basal Quartz, Bluesky, Clearwater, Grand Rapids, Lloydminster, and related plays
- Upper Cretaceous Case Studies – Colorado Group, including Cardium, Viking, Dunvegan, and other key intervals
Across all sessions, the conference balances sedimentological and stratigraphic perspectives with the latest drilling, production, and subsurface data—ensuring discussions remain scientifically rigorous and operationally relevant. A unifying theme runs throughout: understanding how Cretaceous stratigraphy, depositional systems, and reservoir characteristics interact to shape modern exploration and development across the WCSB.
We look forward to welcoming you to Banff for a technically compelling, collaborative, and memorable Gussow 2026.