Beginning December 1, 2025, CEGA will be updating its annual membership pricing.
- Full Membership: increasing from $135 → $150
- Emeritus & Recent Graduate Membership: increasing from $70 → $75
This adjustment ensures CEGA can continue delivering the high-quality programs, networking opportunities, and technical resources that our members rely on.
Over the last several years, costs for venues, technology, software, and program delivery have all increased. Our Board carefully reviewed this change as part of CEGA’s annual budgeting process and approved the updated rate to ensure we can sustain and grow the member value we provide. CEGA does not take fee decisions lightly — we work hard to keep membership affordable and competitive among Canadian professional associations.
How Your Membership Supports the Community
Your dues help CEGA provide:
- Industry-leading conferences such as Core Conference, Gussow Geoscience Conference, and GeoConvention, with significant member discounts.
- Exclusive, free access to technical resources including Reservoir Magazine, the Bulletin of Canadian Energy Geoscience, and the CEGA video library.
- Career-building opportunities through networking events, educational courses, field trips, and volunteer leadership roles.
- Support for students and early-career geoscientists, including free student memberships and reduced recent grad rates.
Membership fees directly support CEGA’s ability to deliver events, education, and technical content to thousands of geoscientists each year. They also help maintain the administrative and communications infrastructure needed for a strong, connected professional community.
Our Commitment
We will continue to invest in the programs that matter most to our members — high-quality technical conferences, accessible education, a rich technical library, networking opportunities, and support for students and early-career professionals.
If you have questions, please review the FAQ below or contact our office. We value your membership and appreciate your support as CEGA continues to evolve and strengthen Canada’s energy geoscience community.
FAQs
Why are membership fees increasing?
Costs for venues, technology, and program delivery have risen significantly. The updated rate helps CEGA maintain and expand the high-quality programming and resources we provide.
How was the decision made?
Membership pricing is reviewed and approved by CEGA’s Board. Member feedback and program value are always considered.
What additional value am I getting?
Your membership directly funds technical conferences, educational programming, networking events, and free access to CEGA’s technical publications and video library. It also supports student engagement and professional development initiatives.
Do students still receive free membership?
Yes — CEGA continues to offer free student memberships and discounted pricing for recent grads.
Why now?
We held off on increases for as long as possible. Updating the rate now allows CEGA to sustain programs and maintain service quality for members into next year and beyond.
Where does my membership fee go?
Your dues support technical events, publications, student programs, networking opportunities, and CEGA’s communications and administrative structure. They help keep CEGA’s services accessible and current.
What if I have concerns?
We welcome your feedback. Staff can answer general questions, but if you wish to discuss the decision further, we are happy to connect you with a board representative. Email membership@cegageos.ca with any additional questions.